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    about lenovo win 7 clean install

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by town2020, May 31, 2010.

  1. town2020

    town2020 Notebook Guru

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    hey folks
    I just ordered my x201.
    i was wondering if there is any way I can replace the stock hdd w my ssd and run win 7 license that came with the laptop?
    I noticed that the ABR beta for win 7 came out; does that work?
    ANy alternative methods for this?
     
    town2020, May 31, 2010
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  2. vimvq1987

    vimvq1987 Notebook Consultant

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/mic...-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html

    Choose the version matched with your licensed version. Download, burn the iso to a DVD and use it for a fresh installation. When prompted, use the key you get (on the sticky of bottom laptop) to activate it.

    Windows 7 was released to manufactures on Aug 6th 2009 and to retail channels on Oct 22th. Forget about beta/RC version.
     
    vimvq1987, May 31, 2010
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  3. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Of course you can, use the link for the legal downloads above, and your good to go.
     
    Joel, May 31, 2010
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    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have had many reports of the ABR beta working with Win7, and only a few where it didn't, so I think you're chances are good.
     
    orev, Jun 1, 2010
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    This might be a stupid question.... Can you install the fresh Win7 on a different hard drive and use the other as a backup? Assuming you transfer the code back on forth between the hard drives?
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Jun 1, 2010
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    orev Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes, as long as you only ever have 1 of them running Windows at a time. If it's just sitting there as a backup, it's no big deal.
     
    orev, Jun 1, 2010
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    thetymeis Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anybody done a clean win 7 install and noted any significant changes between a clean install and using Lenovo's EE + utilities?
     
    thetymeis, Jun 6, 2010
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