FRESH install of Windows 7 Home Premuim on a new G550

I just got a new G550 with Windows 7 Home Premium yesterday that I like so far (less than 24 hours)
I am probably not the first to think this, but if I wanted to do a FRESH install of Windows 7 Premium (it came on the Laptop) I dont like all the junk Lenovo puts on there though. I removed a lot of it and did an image of it once i got it where I liked it just in case. (Along with a repair disk)
Obviously it does not come with a straight Windows 7 disc. BUT.... If I had a copy of the same OS and tried to install it with a reformatted hard drive using the key that is on the bottom of the laptop, would that work?
I don't see the need for One touch restore/recovery with the native imaging software. I would like to clean up the drive, get rid of the hidden partition and go from scratch. Tell me I am missing something here.
Lastly, I can't find anywhere on Lenovos support pages where I can find ANY Windows 7 drivers I might need. Am I stuck?
Thanks,
Doug

UPDATE: I gave up on tech support at Lenovo and called the sales department. They were helpful as my computer is under warranty. They are kicking it up to the next level and are supposed to call back today with further options that may include replacement. Time will tell.
Microsoft support says it is a Lenovo problem not a Windows problem, six hours total spent with micosoft, I have contacted the broadband card manufacture and received a little help. There are known issues according to D-Link with the router configuration. These have been correced.
Will update with further information tommorow. Another call scheduled with the senior engineering staff at Microsoft to attempt to correct the issue.

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Quote
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http://forums.lenovo.com/
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