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need windows 7 pro for thinkpad x220

#1 Post by manthepost » Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:09 pm

I need a windows 7 pro install for my thinkpad x220 I tried putting in my windows key on microsoft but it says it's a oem key does anyone have a link for a download ? or know how to get a regular windows 7 pro to work on here ? any help would be appreciated i've been searching for a few days with no luck

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Re: need windows 7 pro for thinkpad x220

#2 Post by ajkula66 » Sat Aug 06, 2016 6:08 am

Welcome to the forum!

OEM installation media can't be downloaded from Lenovo or anywhere else for that fact, at least not legally.

You could post a WTB (want to buy) ad in this forum's Marketplace asking for recovery media and I'm certain that someone will come to the rescue.

Good luck.
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Re: need windows 7 pro for thinkpad x220

#3 Post by dr_st » Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:00 am

Someone made a tool to download installation images from Microsoft's archives, and yes, it includes OEM flavors:
https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technolog ... nload-tool

I personally used it to download and install Win7 Pro OEM (onto an HP Envy system), and it activated just fine with the COA on the machine.
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Re: need windows 7 pro for thinkpad x220

#4 Post by manthepost » Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:48 am

Thanks for the info I'll try it out when I get home

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