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    The problem of using Lenovo XP Recovery CD Sets

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by snk, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. snk

    snk Notebook Guru

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    1. If I have three ThinkPads T61 Vista Business, can I use the same Lenovo XP Recovery CD Sets?

    2. Is that the CD keys installed on three ThinkPads are same (using same XP recovery tools)? If yes, can I still receive Microsoft Window Update service from Microsoft?
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I know if there the same machine type they can use the same discs. For example my machine type is 9456-55U. I can use XP/Vista recovery discs from any machine that starts with 9456. They'll probably work if they're not, but have to re-install some drivers as the hardware will be different.

    Each machine gets a unique key, but the recovery discs are already activated. I don't think you'll have a problem with Windows Update.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 24, 2009
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