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    Using Lenovo OS Or Do a Fresh Install

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hyelton, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. hyelton

    hyelton Notebook Consultant

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    Okay So ive been using the Factory Lenovo Install. Whenever I had a dell I always reloaded it with the Dell DVD disk since its usually a retail install.

    Would I get any better or faster results by doing this on my Y470? Compaired to the factory OS? I have the drivers backed up that were on the Partition. Im not new to restoring so I can do it, I just wonder if anyone has done it or if I would get better or same results as I do with the Lenovo Install.
     
    hyelton, Jan 19, 2012
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    It depends. One great aspect of a non-OEM install of Windows is that you don't get all of the trail programs/useless programs found on most consumer based computers. Some people say their computers feel quicker when opening programs/etc. while others don't see any difference. If you're happy with what you have now, keep it the way it is. If not, it's pretty easy to make your own Windows 7 disk: http://forum.notebookreview.com/windows-os-software/428068-legal-windows-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html
     
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    Fletchman1313 Notebook Consultant

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    I've been fine with the "Lenovo Experience" so far. I haven't had a compelling reason to do a fresh install because so far the laptop has been blazing fast.
     
    Fletchman1313, Jan 19, 2012
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  4. hyelton

    hyelton Notebook Consultant

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    Well I have the Windows 7 64x Dell DVD. I can use and just use the COA from the bottom of my y470.

    But I didnt want to fool with it, if its not gonna make a difference. I know on Dells I sure did lol
     
    hyelton, Jan 20, 2012
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    When I think about it, I think the biggest reason why I haven't done a clean install of Windows is because I wanted to play Skyrim sooner and not risk having to spend several days sorting out what went wrong with RapidDrive or something .
     
    Fletchman1313, Jan 21, 2012
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