Lenovo v470 - clean install of Windows 7 with Anytime Upgrade

hi
i just purchased a Lenovo Ideapad V470, and I would like to reinstall the operating system before setting it up. I hate bloatware, and I would much prefer to start with a new, simple machine. I purchased the Windows 7 Professional Anytime upgrade, and I'm not sure how to go about this since I am used to having disks, not cards with codes and all that.
I have an OEM copy of a Windows 7 Professional (that I am using for a different computer), but since the Lenovo came loaded with Windows 7 Home, will I be able to use the disk to install Windows 7? Does the anytime upgrade function as a product key, so I can just type in the product key when i get to that screen? Is it okay to use any disk that has Windows 7 Professional, since I purchased a unique product key?
Thanks!

Yes you can complete this task.
First you will insert the OEM disk you have for Windows 7 Pro and go through the regular install process. When it comes time for the product key, now this is the important step, click the "Skip" button. Complete the install like regular.
Once you are in windows, right-click on Computer and select Properties. Scroll to the bottom of the System Properites window and click the Change Product Key link. Here you will enter the key you purchased and can complete the setup process. Enjoy

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I am considering doing a clean install of the Windows 8.1 operating system on my Lenovo Helix. What I am wondering is if (After I install the operating system) there is an easy way to get all teh lenovo drivers and software loaded without having to download/install each of them one at a time?
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Sarbin,
I only have one device issue that has popped up. My keyboard has begun to work somewhat wonky. Sometimes if I am in tablet mode then switch to keyboard mode the keyboard doesn't respond. It will only respond after several reboots/shutdowns. Is there a good way to make Lenovo System Update reinstall the keyboard drivers? If you have any advice on fixing this issue that would be great.
I also thought I was going to lose all teh Lenovo specific apps when I did a clean install. I didn't. The only one I don't see is one which was called "Lenovo Experience". It was nice but if that is all I lost then I am ok with it.
I love this computer. Now it feels like new again....
You're welcome.
Some things I prefer to install manually, outside of TVSU. BIOS and firmware are good examples. Have a look through the driver listing for the keyboard/dock update and scan the readme. The behavior you're seeing may be part of that fix.
Looking at one of my Win8 OEM-preload machines, the Lenovo Experience shortcut points at "dxpserver.exe". Maybe that info will help pinpoint if there's an installer for the complete package.
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[Helix gen2] Clean Install of Windows 8.1 - one unknown device left

Hi,
I did a clean install of win 8.1 with the suggested procedure (System Updater, Solution Center)
Unfortunately, there is one unknown device left in the device manager:
Intel(R) Serial IO SPI Host Controller - 9CE5
ACPI\VFSI6101\1
which I thought could be solved by this driver:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-helix-series-laptops/thinkpad...
But without success. So could anyone help? Which is the right driver? Or what should I do?
Thx Ralf
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Good day and welcome to the community.
I found a few vague references of VFSI6101 being related to a Validity Fingerprint Sensor.
Looking at the Helix Gen2 driver pages: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-helix-series-laptops/thinkpad...
and specifically at the FPR software package page:
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-helix-series-laptops/thinkpad...
there's a reference to: "Synaptics FP Sensors(WBF) VFS6101". Pretty close!
So you might try that to see if it clears up the orphaned device.
Hope this helps a bit.
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Can I clean install a Windows 7 Pro System Builder on a Lenovo PC with Windows 8 preinstalled?

Hi. I would like to clean install windows 7 on a Lenovo PC that came with Windows 8 core preinstalled. I want to format the entire drive and remove windows 8 and clean install windows 7. I already tried the clean install of Windows 7 Pro to get all of my drivers in line, and now I would like to buy a Product Key.
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that should be retail since it seemed to be used for pc upgrades either way your new system builder key should work. those are called refresh because they re-released them sincea bug was found in thier installers. Do you have any key in the computer atm? or is windows just waiting to be activated?
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I would appreciate any help I can get in solving this problem...I am also willing to try burning an .iso with the PID and/or EI.CFG, but I'm trying to avoid trial and error with that since it is time consuming, requires an ADK, and may waste DVDs...I'd only make an .iso if (for whatever reason) that would work where a flashdrive woud not...

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How id I get my single Windows license onto my new SSD HD? Reload, clean install, ???
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Clean install of windows 8 crashing with BSoD: "attempted execute of noexecute memory"

I recently bought this computer (sorry for hyperlink, but it is much easier than trying to list all the components):
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Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.3.9600.17237 AMD64
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\Ken\Desktop\120414-8515-01.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available
************* Symbol Path validation summary **************
Response Time (ms) Location
Deferred SRV*f:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
Symbol search path is: SRV*f:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
Executable search path is:
Windows 8 Kernel Version 9600 MP (8 procs) Free x64
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS Personal
Built by: 9600.16384.amd64fre.winblue_rtm.130821-1623
Machine Name:
Kernel base = 0xfffff801`1981d000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff801`19ae49b0
Debug session time: Thu Dec 4 05:16:31.298 2014 (UTC - 5:00)
System Uptime: 0 days 0:00:12.923
Loading Kernel Symbols
Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
* Bugcheck Analysis *
Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.
BugCheck FC, {ffffd000217aaa00, 8000000104112963, ffffd000217aa7a0, 2}
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for rtwlanu.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for rtwlanu.sys
Probably caused by : rtwlanu.sys ( rtwlanu+10d69a )
Followup: MachineOwner
2: kd> !analyze -v
* Bugcheck Analysis *
ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY (fc)
An attempt was made to execute non-executable memory. The guilty driver
is on the stack trace (and is typically the current instruction pointer).
When possible, the guilty driver's name (Unicode string) is printed on
the bugcheck screen and saved in KiBugCheckDriver.
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Arg1: ffffd000217aaa00, Virtual address for the attempted execute.
Arg2: 8000000104112963, PTE contents.
Arg3: ffffd000217aa7a0, (reserved)
Arg4: 0000000000000002, (reserved)
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DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN8_DRIVER_FAULT
BUGCHECK_STR: 0xFC
PROCESS_NAME: System
CURRENT_IRQL: 0
ANALYSIS_VERSION: 6.3.9600.17237 (debuggers(dbg).140716-0327) amd64fre
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Some register values may be zeroed or incorrect.
rax=ffffd000217aaa08 rbx=0000000000000000 rcx=ffffe00003734a70
rdx=ffffd000217aa9f0 rsi=0000000000000000 rdi=0000000000000000
rip=ffffd000217aaa00 rsp=ffffd000217aa938 rbp=ffffd000217aa9a8
r8=ffffd000217aaa00 r9=ffffd000217aa9f8 r10=ffffd00020640000
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r14=0000000000000000 r15=0000000000000000
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Resetting default scope
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ffffd000`217aa580 fffff801`19853bc6 : 80000001`04112963 00000000`00000000 ffffd000`217aa720 00000000`00000008 : nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+0x468a2
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ffffd000`217aa7a0 ffffd000`217aaa00 : fffff800`01db969a ffffe000`03734a70 ffffe000`03000000 00000000`00000001 : nt!KiPageFault+0x12f
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ffffd000`217aa950 00000000`00000001 : 00000000`00000000 ffffd000`217aaa08 fffff800`01ccf62e 00000000`00000004 : 0xffffe000`03000000
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rtwlanu+10d69a
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DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 51dd743f
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BUCKET_ID: 0xFC_rtwlanu+10d69a
ANALYSIS_SOURCE: KM
FAILURE_ID_HASH_STRING: km:0xfc_rtwlanu+10d69a
FAILURE_ID_HASH: {095bf10a-821a-1045-f529-a4601d2cff4f}
Followup: MachineOwner
2: kd> lmvm rtwlanu
start end module name
fffff800`01cac000 fffff800`01ea4000 rtwlanu T (no symbols)
Loaded symbol image file: rtwlanu.sys
Image path: \SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\rtwlanu.sys
Image name: rtwlanu.sys
Timestamp: Wed Jul 10 10:48:31 2013 (51DD743F)
CheckSum: 001EE009
ImageSize: 001F8000
Translations: 0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4
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Help with Performing a Clean Install of Windows 8.1

Hey. I just bought a laptop today and it came with Windows 8.1. However, my issue is that my OS resides in a huge partition (900+ MB). And I don't want this. I want to re-allocate space, and take a portion from my OS's drive in order to create more partitions.
However, to do that, I have to format the drive, which I can't 'cause it contains the OS.
Bottom line: I don't have a CD installer for Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. I am trying to perform a clean install of Windows 8.1 in my laptop. Can I get the installer online? Can I use the product key here in my already activated Windows 8.1 OS? Do I need to
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you may be able to shrink the existing volume(s):
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Error 0x80070015 on clean install of windows 8.1 enterprise

Hi, I am receiving and error 0x80070015 when trying to do a clean install of windows 8.1 enterprise evaluation on to a newly built PC. I am installing from a USB stick to a brand new SSD running in ACHI mode. Each time the installation reaches
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Please go easy on me, I'm not an IT pro, I want to check out windows 8.1 on this new build to decide if I want to go with it or stick with Windows 7 on this and my other work PC.
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DISKPART
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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770877(v=ws.10).aspx
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How save factory software on T400 and reinstall after clean install of Windows 7

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I have a Thinkpad T400 2764-CTO Running Vista Business 32-bit and want to do a clean install to Windows 7 Pro.
Sounds like I can get all the drivers via System Update 4.0, but I'm concerned about how to save/re-install some of the software that came on the machine.
In particular, Intervideo WinDVD and Roxio Media Import. If I go to my Programs folder and copy the folders for Roxio and InterVideo onto a flash drive, and then re-copy into the Programs folder on the C drive after a clean install, does that work?
I've never used Rescue and Recovery on the laptop, and am not sure how it works. Any advice is appreciated.
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How backup/save software installed on T400 before doing clean install of Windows 7?

Hi
I have a Thinkpad T400 2764-CTO Running Vista Business 32-bit and want to do a clean install to Windows 7 Pro.
Sounds like I can get all the drivers via System Update 4.0, but I'm concerned about how to save/re-install some of the software that came on the machine.
In particular, Intervideo WinDVD and Roxio Media Import. If I go to my Programs folder and copy the folders for Roxio and InterVideo onto a flash drive, and then re-copy into the Programs folder on the C drive after a clean install, does that work?
I've never used Rescue and Recovery on the laptop, and am not sure how it works. Any advice is appreciated.
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"In particular, Intervideo WinDVD and Roxio Media Import. If I go to my Programs folder and copy the folders for Roxio and InterVideo onto a flash drive, and then re-copy into the Programs folder on the C drive after a clean install, does that work?"
As Maliha said (or implied) that doesn't work. Just copying installed programs doesn't set up the registry entries or any data folders and files they may use in your user files.
You might consider copying your entire user directory to large flash or DVD or external hard drive as a way to preserve your personal data and program data files. Things like Thunderbird mail or Firefox bookmarks are in C:\users\kathleenklein\appdata\... (which may not be visible unless you make them so) and can be plugged back into your Windows 7 install.
"I've never used Rescue and Recovery on the laptop, and am not sure how it works. Any advice is appreciated."
First, have you made your factory recovery media? That ensures that you can revert to factory Lenovo setup if you ever want to. To give the machine to your little brother, for instance. It will burn a pair of CDs and one or more DVDs.
You can/should also use R&R to save a current whole-disk image to external media. That lets you fall back to your current setup if necessary. This is likely to be fairly large. An external hard drive is usually required. Use advanced R&R to set up the target and start things off. Once you are sure that Win 7 is going to work for you, you can get rid of the saved Vista image and use the drive for your Windows 7 backups. You do make backups...
R&R can't (AFAIK) save your Vista user stuff and restore it to WIn 7.
Is this a clean install using Lenovo media or is it Microsoft vanilla? I just did a MS Vanilla 7 install. Since the service and recovery partitions in the Lenovo Visa drive configuration will be useless in a WIn 7 install (if MS vanilla) I used the advanced option and had the Win 7 install delete all partitions and just do its thing. It created a small boot partition and used the rest of the drive for C:
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Satellite P305-S8820 - FN key not working after clean install of Windows 7

Hi,
I have a Toshiba Satellite P305-S8820. I recently did a clean install of Windows 7. I have loaded the Toshiba value added driver pack and the trackpad driver but still cannot get the trackpad or the FN key to work.
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Hello John
You are like other millions other users and what you can read is relevant for you but sometimes it works a little bit different. For you it can be useless but sometimes it helps. Fact is that this utility is offered for some notebook models.
Generally speaking you are right and after VAP installation the job should be done but Ive faced the same problem in the past. Sometimes it works well and sometimes not. You will not believe me but in the past I used stuff for Satellite P300 to get all stuff working on Satellite A350. I cannot explain why this happen and it sounds crazy but it is the truth.
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How to do a clean install of Windows?

Is there anything I should know before doing a clean install of Windows on my laptop? It's a GS60 Ghost. I got my product key using Magical Jellybean KeyFinder, but from what I've heard I won't need that since the key is stored in the BIOS. So I guess all I need to do is put the right version of Windows on a USB and install it, right?

The OEM DPK stored in the BIOS only activate the same type of Windows. For example, most of MSI laptops were preloaded with Windows 8.1 standard (PS: "standard" won't be shown in the "System" window) and planted with OEM DPKs for Windows 8.1 standard. If you install the Windows 8.1 Pro version, it won't be activated by the key.
However, if your Windows 8.1 Pro is bought from the shop, you'll need to enter a key provided in the box when installing. And then it will automatically activate the OS by connecting to the Internet. In this way, the OEM DPK in the BIOS will be ignored.

Clean install of Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise creates update issues on Pavilion G6 notebooks

Hello,
Our small company has 5 older HP Pavilion g6 notebooks running Window 7 Home edition. We wanted to make them, and a few other Acer laptops, part of our domain. So, we did a clean install of Windows 7 Pro (you can't upgrade with a volume license key). After the install, the HP laptops have windows update issues and currupt installs. The Acer laptops installed with no issues. I've tried installing the Enterprise version with the same results. I tried installing from dvd and usb, both with the same results. Any idea?
Thank You

Hi, Sorry for the late reply. It seems to be kinda stable now. Updates would never work from the getgo. I had to reinstall update agent a few times and run the update troubleshooter found here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/windows-update-issues/en-us Until I got it working, I used Autopatcher to install updates. However, the computer isn't stable enough though to allow someone to use it for work. I don't recommend doing a clean install on these machines.

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