Reinstalling OEM version of windows 7?

[amuffin]

Is there anyway of reinstalling the oem version of windows 7 without the disk??? I have the code on the side of a lenovo computer, but is there anyway to do it?

 

[pjmelect]

Do you have a recovery partition?

 

[amuffin]

Uh how do I do that? :/

 

[pjmelect]

You didn't say which model you have, but in general it requires you to press a key just as the computer starts up, see the link for an example.

http://www.techiecorner.com/669/how-to-restore-to-factory-settings-in-lenovo-s10/

 

[HEXiT]

if the above doesnt work then you will have to try this...
you will need the recovery disk if you remembered to make 1.
if you didnt your stuck until you can find sum1 to lend you a disk with the same version of the o.s as you already have... just use its installer and enter your legit key.

 

[amuffin]

You didn't say which model you have, but in general it requires you to press a key just as the computer starts up, see the link for an example.

http://www.techiecorner.com/669/how-to-restore-to-factory-settings-in-lenovo-s10/

It's a lenovo k330

 

[nukemaster]

Well for XP, I always just grabbed my OEM cd and used it(with the key from my COA), but I guess you need that disc.

Maybe this will help?

Detailed Operation Procedure

1. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select OneKey Recovery.

Note: System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C: drive. To prevent loss of data, be sure to back up relevant data before performing system recovery.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore from and the disk where you want to install the operating system, then press Next to start the restore.

3. Please wait during the process of system recovery. Do not interrupt the operation during the recovery process.

4. After the system is recovered successfully, the software will prompt you to restart the computer. Restart the computer and start the operating system.

 

[pjmelect]

For the Lenovo k330 it does not have a special recovery key instead you press the F2 key during system boot to activate OneKey Recovery. You can then chose manual or automatic system recovery.

 

[amuffin]

ok, I will get back to you guys...