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    x220 msata ssd windows install problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by floridafan86, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. floridafan86

    floridafan86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just installed them samsung msata ssd and was attempting to install a clean version of win7 when I got to the product key part and realized that I am an idiot and have an "upgrade key" so I need some sort of windows on the hard drive to use it.

    What is my best course of action from this point? Do I need to wipe the drive and then install an older windows and go from there? If so what would be the best way to accomplish this?
     
    floridafan86, Feb 22, 2012
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    vinuneuro Notebook Virtuoso

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    If your X220 came with Windows 7 the key is under the battery.
     
    vinuneuro, Feb 22, 2012
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    genius lol thanks that makes my life a lot easier
     
    floridafan86, Feb 23, 2012
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