Download windows 7 for W530?

A long time ago I saw a post with a link to download windows 7 iso from lenovo to allow reintallation with lenovo drivers etc. for a W520.
I am about to recieve a new W530 (not the W540), and will bin the SSD it comes with and replace it witha 1TB M550 SSD. I need to find a way to install windows on the M550. I dont have any cloning SW, and currently dont have a USB 3 caddy (have been waiting for weeks for one from ebay - have given up on it).
So If I could download windows 7, make an ISO, and install via DVD directly onto the new SSD that would be GREAT!
Anyone know of a link to this?
I am aware of the recovery partiotion which comes on the factory HD, but presume this can only be used to reinstall on the same original drive, not a new one, and have heard its not possible to create backup media from it (so not sure what use it is).

eos wrote:
A long time ago I saw a post with a link to download windows 7 iso from lenovo to allow reintallation with lenovo drivers etc. for a W520.
I am about to recieve a new W530 (not the W540), and will bin the SSD it comes with and replace it witha 1TB M550 SSD. I need to find a way to install windows on the M550. I dont have any cloning SW, and currently dont have a USB 3 caddy (have been waiting for weeks for one from ebay - have given up on it).
So If I could download windows 7, make an ISO, and install via DVD directly onto the new SSD that would be GREAT!
Anyone know of a link to this?
I am aware of the recovery partiotion which comes on the factory HD, but presume this can only be used to reinstall on the same original drive, not a new one, and have heard its not possible to create backup media from it (so not sure what use it is).
Hi there!
It sounds like you have a lot of detailed plans in store. I will give you a general answer concerning the Windows 7 question. It's a very late hour here in the States, but I love to help people by sharing my experience on this issue. Here is one way you can deal with your problem. But let me just preface by saying that whatever you're planning to do, Windows licensing issues are your responsibility. Use your best judgment. I assume the best of intentions when someone asks these types of questions and trust you will deal wisely and prudently with any possible Windows licensing concerns.
I assume you have a valid Windows 7 license (whether "C.O.A." or "O.A." sticker on the back of your laptop, Retail key you have purchased, or your laptop originally came with Windows 7 or 8 installed by the manufacturer, Lenovo). I know on some of the newer models these days they try to hide the license key from the owner- but you may be able to find a copy of your Windows 7 product key using a "key viewer" program). When you have purchased a laptop with Windows 7 (or stinky Windows 8 and switched back to Windows 7), IMHO you have every right to the installation/ re-installation media. And I do not believe you should have to pay an exorbitant (ridiculously high) fee or go through a long, tedious process to re-install your operating system on your laptop, which you paid good money for.
There is a useful KnowledgeBase article here: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-7-Knowledge-Base/Win-7-product-key-is-not-working/ta-p/1035403 (But it was simply taken from my long post here: http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-7-Discussion/Win-7-Product-key-not-working/m-p/1024331#M11851. I was never consulted (no one communicated with me), so while attempting to summarize my long post they mixed up/confused a few important terms towards the end and even introduced a few spelling mistakes As an English teacher, I'm a bit of a perfectionist. So I'm sure they meant well but it's best to read through my original post for clear and correct info. ) [As of today's date, 7-6-14, the KnowledgeBase article still needs to be edited carefully. Hopefully this will not be an issue in the future and forum visitors will be able to have the correct info. as I originally intended].
Make sure you download and burn to DVD the correct Windows 7 "ISO" file to match your product key (i.e. Windows 7 Professional, Home Premium, etc.):
Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO Image Downloads (directly from Microsoft website): http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads.12325/
This link is very useful as these ISO files are provided/ approved by Microsoft itself and contain SP1 (service pack 1) already incorporated, which will save you a lot of time. As I always say, get 'em while they're hot. Who knows when Microsoft may decide to start bullying its millions of patrons again and pull these links. So I encourage everyone I meet to download a copy of these ISO files and burn them to disc. I personally plan on using Windows 7 on my machines for a while to come. And I have certainly given Microsoft enough money/ purchased enough of their products in my days as a student and now as an educator.
Many different language versions are available at the link above, whether English, Spanish, etc. (As I notice you're located in a very interesting part of the world "loved" by both England and Spain )
Have a great day. (I do not work for Lenovo)

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