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    Clean install with no Windows Anytime DVD?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by KnightUnit, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. KnightUnit

    KnightUnit Notebook Evangelist

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    Just got my t400 and want to do a clean install of Vista Business SP1 to get rid of the all bloatware but there is no Windows anytime DVD in the box?

    Can it be done without this disc? or the disc burned off the system somewhere?
     
    KnightUnit, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    You don't have to use the Anytime upgrade disc. You can do a clean install with an OEM disc or Retail disk(your own or borrow from a friend). You cannot however do a clean install from your Recovery discs that you make from your machine.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    OEM's stopped including anytime upgrade discs long time ago. They are also rare even in retail. but as The fire snake mentioned, a clean install can be performed using a retail DVD.
     
    miner, Aug 11, 2009
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