how to Re-install a pre-installed windows 7 without product key


  1. abdelrahmanash
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    how to Re-install a pre-installed windows 7 without product key


    I have a Lenovo G550 model 20023 laptop, i know it had a pre-installed version of windows 7 and it was erased.

    I need to re-install windows 7 to my laptop however i'm facing some obstacles

    1- The COA sticker is worn so i don't know which type of windows 7 was installed (Pro. or home premium .. 64bit or 32bit)
    2- The COA sticker is worn so i don't see the product key that would be written on it.
    3- The hard disk has been formatted.
    4- I don't have Lenovo recovery media and it seems that if i can't request them because they don't ship to my country.

    any help ?
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  3. Brink
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    I'm afraid that it looks like you may need to purchase a new copy of Windows 7 since there doesn't appear to be any way to recover your product key.
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  4. RolandJS
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    Brink, would he be allowed to purchase Windows 7 Pro from a US store such as Altex [AustinTX], or, is the only option to buy in that country?
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  6. Brink
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    Not sure. It just depends on if they ship to his country or not.
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  7. abdelrahmanash
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    if i downloaded windows 7 installation media from digitalriver will i be able to auto-activate it depending on the BIOS embedded product key ?
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  8. Brink
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    Sorry, but no. That's only with Windows 8 and 8.1, and only if the OEM PC came with it preinstalled and supports UEFI.
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