Changing the R&R to Vista

HI, I am working on tryng to get Vista from Lenovo tech support, instead of the XP that was preinstalled with my T500. Once I do get this, where can I find instructions on how to get the new Vista software as my R&R root instead of the XP that is currently set. I would like to get to the point, that the factory installed will be the Vista installation.
Thanks
David
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Hi..
I Think the only way is to restore Your OS with a Recovery CD. This will replace even the RnR Partition.
You can get the CD/DVD from anyone who has a T-Series with a Vista installed.

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