Install new retail Win-7 PRO 64-bit onto Lenovo OEM laptop, possible?

[bawldiggle]

Recovery backup discs are corrupt, Lenovo only allowed one backup.
Lenovo currently has OEM Win-7 PRO 64-bit installed.

I have located a genuine RETAIL Win-7 PRO 64-bit package from a reputable supplier.
It is not a pirate nor illegal copy.

Can I install the Retail version (Win-7 PRO 64-bit) onto the Lenovo Laptop and activate it with MS ?

Thank you

 

[mrjimphelps]

If you have a genuine retail license for Windows 7 Pro, then there should be no problem installing it, IF your computer is 64-bit. If your computer is 32-bit, you should install the 32-bit version of Windows 7 Pro. I don't know if you can use your license key for 32-bit Windows.

 

[bawldiggle]

I have purchased a sealed package/box from a very reputable software distributer.
My concern is that Lenovo have a "gate keeper" on the laptop that will only recognise Lenovo dedicated OS software.

The Lenovo has been a problem since new, it came with Win-7 PRO (64-bit) installed, but the discs that came with the machine were for an upgrade to Win-8. (I don't want Win-8)
Assuming the recovery partition contained Win-7 PRO too, I created recovery media onto DVDs. All went well until I decided to create a second backup onto USB. Lenovo blocked that attempt with an alert "you are only entitled to ONE copy"

It almost did my head in, my first attempt to step out side my comfort zone.
With my idiot hat on I just pressed on using the new laptop

We have moved house since then and those recovery discs cannot be found

 

[Megahertz07]

OEM computers like the Lenovo has a Recovery partition to:
- Launch a Factory restore from BIOS.
- Launch a Factory restore from Windows.
- Create a Recovery disk(s)

If the recovery partition is still on the disk you can do the factory restore (From BIOS or from Windows).
You can even make a new set of disks. You just need to reset a flag on the recovery partition. (search the net)

If the recovery partition has a Win 8, you don't need to buy a Win 7 license. Your computer should have a COA sticker with a Key.
You can use any Win 7 disk to install and use the COA sticker with a Key to activate.

 

[SIW2]

You can get lenovo recovery media, not sure why you bought a fresh retail copy?

What is the exact model of the Lenovo?

If it came with win7 pro, then it should have the lenovo slic table.

Lenovo System Update is used to update/install Lenovo drivers, BIOS and applications.
Lenovo System Update should be used to update your system after a new setup or re-image
It is recommended that you do not install BIOS updates along with other updates.
Lenovo System Update may need to be run multiple times to ensure all updates have been downloaded and installed successfully
Lenovo System Update is supported on the following systems:
Lenovo 3000 C100, C200, N100, N200, V100, V200
Lenovo 3000 J100, J105, J110, J115, J200, J200p, J205, S200, S200p, S205
All ThinkPad
All ThinkCentre
All ThinkStation
Lenovo V/B/K/E Series

Lenovo System Update: Update Drivers, BIOS and Applications - gb