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    Clean Install of Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Enigmatist, Jun 8, 2007.

  1. Enigmatist

    Enigmatist Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I just got a new Thinkpad R61. Quite excited about the change from desktop to laptop. However, I would like to reinstall a clean operating system instead of the preinstalled one that includes lots of bloatware.

    I tried to use the "recovery and rescue" partition and ended up with the same thing (along with all the bloatware)

    I tried to install using the OEM key (the one under the laptop on that Window's genuine advantage sticker) using a Vista Anytime Upgrade DVD but ended up with a nonactivated version that requires activation within 3 days.

    Is there anyway to install a fully cleaned version of Windows Vista Business with the OEM key that i got with the laptop?

    Thanks all
     
    Enigmatist, Jun 8, 2007
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  2. allan_huang

    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    you will need to get a vista business OEM cd to use your oem key i believe
     
    allan_huang, Jun 8, 2007
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  3. Enigmatist

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    hmm...is there anyway i could get an image of an OEM vista business dvd?

    thanks in advanced
     
    Enigmatist, Jun 8, 2007
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  4. rb89

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    Install from your Windows Upgrade Anytime. Then, use your laptop's Windows key to activate by phone.
     
    rb89, Jun 8, 2007
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  5. Enigmatist

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    perfect, i've finished the clean install

    although i've found that the touchpad side scrolling function and the middle click plus trackpoint scrolling functions are now working.

    could it be a driver problem?
     
    Enigmatist, Jun 9, 2007
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  6. Crayaco

    Crayaco Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try this link. It worked for me on an HP. Probably a little different for your puter.

    Click Here
     
    Crayaco, Jun 9, 2007
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