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    T420 Installation disks....

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hasaarin, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. hasaarin

    hasaarin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    I recently formatted my T420 to install Linux, however I forgot to create the installation disks for Win 7 Pro.... Im in a bot of a pickle now. Anyone know where I can download them from?

    Regards,

    Harry
     
    hasaarin, Nov 3, 2011
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    While you can't do anything about the original set of recovery discs unless you call up Lenovo (which may require a fee), you can still obtain Windows 7 discs from this particular thread here. If you need guidance on how to do a clean install of Windows then feel free to use my guide for the T420 (its in my sig).
     
    PatchySan, Nov 3, 2011
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You might want to post this over on ThinkPads.com. Someone over there may have a set they sell you for cost or a nominal fee.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 3, 2011
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  4. hasaarin

    hasaarin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will I be able to use the Win 7 key I have in my T420 with these ISo files?
     
    hasaarin, Nov 3, 2011
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Yes, the COA should be on the bottom of the machine or battery. Alternatively you can call up Lenovo and they can ship you discs for ~40 dollars.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 3, 2011
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  6. formerglory

    formerglory Notebook Evangelist

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    Lenovo might waive the fee for you, if you're in warranty. They did for me when I had to order recovery discs for my T510 (I also have 3-yr depot on it). YMMV.
     
    formerglory, Nov 5, 2011
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