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    Win 7 on Sony Vaio -> Thinkpad T61

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by braddd, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. braddd

    braddd Notebook Deity

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    Hello,

    I made this thread over on the Lenovo forums, but I wonder if those that frequent this board may be of more help - here is my delima:

    I bought a Sony Vaio with Windows 7, but the entire computer is trashed at my own expense (long story). Is there anyway to move the Windows 7 Pro operating system that came pre-loaded on the Sony Vaio to my Thinkpad T61? I have the recovery discs and all from the Vaio and also for the Thinkpad. Any ideas?

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    braddd, Jan 27, 2010
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  2. scadsfkasfddsk

    scadsfkasfddsk Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think so, the OEM install that Sony would have used means that it is only for that laptop. You'll need to buy a new copy of Windows 7.
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, Jan 27, 2010
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    If you have the OEM Windows disc, I think it is possible.
    If they are recovery discs, no...
     
    5ushiMonster, Jan 27, 2010
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    Thanks all. Looks like I'm stuck with vista, haha. :(
     
    braddd, Jan 27, 2010
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