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need windows professional software
silverfoxdude
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i have just bought a laptop from ebay it is not installed with windows it has a sticker on the bottom with windows professional product key no media is supplied .how do i go about getting the windows software?
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Depends on the make of the laptop. You would have to contact the manufacturer.0
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ibm thinkpad0
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Google the model number + recovery disk. Lenovo have the images on their website. Lenevo make the Thinkpad now. Though they may not support yours.0
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do i just ring them and ask for the software ?0
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Look on their website 1st. There are quite a few available to download. They are big mind.0
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It will be supported, but I can't see them having a free download of a Windows OS on the website.
You will be able to download all of the drivers. The OS will need to be obtained seperately.
Is it Windows 2000 Professional?0 -
Odds are that key is in use by the person you have bought the laptop off, you may find that even if youcan "source" a copy of the Windows XP Pro media relevant to the laptop you may have issues getting it to validate as legal.0
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