Re: Windows activation key and clean Win7 installation

Hi,
me again :-)
So, I will install the new ssd in my Tecra R840!
Since I do not want to clone my actual hdd to ssd but, instead, make a fresh window 7 professional 64 bit install, how can I accomplish this without any DVD (my previous Toshibas..
.I had 2 before, first one dated from 1997 had CD/DVDs with the OS!).
So, I have the activation key in the label at the back of my Tecra but I do not have the media with OS!
Please help to solve this :-)
Regards,
paulo

Since, I think, 6 years Toshiba doesn't offer notebooks with recovery DVDs anymore. Original recovery image for certain notebook model is saved on HDD and every notebook owner must/should create recovery disc using preinstalled Toshiba recovery disc creator tool.
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