Vista Key Sticker

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Vista Key Sticker

#1 Post by ThinkPad 770 » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:57 pm

Got my X301 last week. Vista Home basic pre-installed.
No stickers at the bottom of the laptop.
No stickers inside of the box. No CDs or DVDs.
Where can I find my Vista key - in case I would want to re-install it.
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Re: Vista Key Sticker

#2 Post by smidgley » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:01 pm

Pull the battery and see if it's under there. That's where the COA is on my X300.

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Re: Vista Key Sticker

#3 Post by Marin85 » Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:56 am

Even if you find the COA sticker, I believe you won´t be able to use that key to activate in case of reinstall. AFAIK, the key on the COA sticker is not the same as the key used to activate the Lenovo image preloaded on your ThinkPad. To find this key you will need to use a program like Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder.

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