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    Windows 7 discs - can't tell which is for which machine

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pnm, Nov 10, 2009.

  1. pnm

    pnm Notebook Guru

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    I received the windows 7 cd's for my x200s and x61s at the same time. On the invoice there is nothing indicating which machine each Cd is for. They all look the same, just different license key. How will I know which one is for which machine? Are they interchangeable between x200s and x61s?
     
    pnm, Nov 10, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    If they are the same edition, then they can be used interchangeably. I don't know if Lenovo includes anything special with their Win7 DVDs though.
     
    surfasb, Nov 10, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    U can use then on any machine in the world
     
    The_Moo™, Nov 10, 2009
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  4. pnm

    pnm Notebook Guru

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    Really? Any model/type? I guess I will anyway need to install all the drivers for the machine? (The only restriction may be each disc can only be used on 1 machine?)
     
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    Ya. The licenses aren't tied to a specific machine until you actually install it.
     
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    Thanks--that's good to know.
     
    pnm, Nov 10, 2009
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    hwo come your got the win 7 cds for x61s from Lenovo? did they even sell x61s after june 20th 2009?
     
    lead_org, Nov 10, 2009
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    pnm Notebook Guru

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    lead_org, yes they are still selling it now, in the outlet.
     
    pnm, Nov 10, 2009
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