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    Z61m: How to reinstall Vista before selling?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by blackthinkpad, Aug 3, 2010.

  1. blackthinkpad

    blackthinkpad Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking to selling my Z61m as I have my eyes on W700. My Z61m was shipped with Vista Business but I downgraded to XP. I didn't backup the HDD before I clean installed XP. AFAIK, the Vista DVD that came with the laptop is only good for recovery and not for clean install. How can I reinstall Vista before selling? Thanks!
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you're selling it, why do you care if it's a clean install or a recovery?
     
    ZaZ, Aug 3, 2010
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  3. blackthinkpad

    blackthinkpad Notebook Consultant

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    I have no idea how the Vista recovery DVD works. Does it wipe the HDD and reverts it back to the "factory default" state just like when I turned on my laptop for the first time?
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    yes...........
     
    lead_org, Aug 3, 2010
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