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Posted: **Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:39 pm**

I need the Windows XP restore disks for R31 and T30 Thinkpads. I obtained these on Ebay not realizing that a full install disk would not work. With all the trading going on how is this situation overcome? I hadn't heard it was an issue.
Thanks if you can help.
John

edit-that should be R32 and T30 XP
edit-Recovery disks is the proper term I believe

Posted: **Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:13 pm**

What do you mean that the full install disks wouldn't work?

Posted: **Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:21 pm**

.... Won't install using the product key on the bottom of the laptop. This is correct, isn't it?

Posted: **Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:24 pm**

kulcousy wrote:.... Won't install using the product key on the bottom of the laptop. This is correct, isn't it?

Correct, a TRUE WinXP retail install disk will not work with the key on the bottom of you laptop. I wasn't sure if you were confusing the Restore and the Recovery Disks.

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WTB: Restore/Recovery(edit) disks R32(edit), T30

WTB: Restore/Recovery(edit) disks R32(edit), T30