Thinkpads Forum

hi, i just upgraded from my 5 y/o R50e a few days ago to a new T510. however, i have some issues:

1.)how do i make bootable dvd recovery discs from rescue and recovery? i seem to be encountering problems with the discs i am using (or the drives). do i use "create rescue media" to make a full iso image or is that just a start up tool? i know before there was a start menu option to make the discs for one time only.

2.) where is the windows 7 product key? there appears to be no sticker on the bottom. do they not include product key stickers any more, or is it hidden?

thanks

1. "Create Rescue Media" is to access Rescue and Recovery tools when you're unable to start Windows. "Create Recovery Disks" is for restoring your ThinkPad to its factory-installed state.

2. The Windows license label (COA) should be underneath the battery (you need to remove the battery to see it).

Thank you so much. I found the option to create "factory recovery disks" after going through the start menu and clicking "thinkvantage tools" (i was using the "thinkvantage toolbox" before. I got them made successfully. I also found the sticker under the battery. I just slipped the battery in when i opened it lol. Thanks again!