Reinstall Clean Windows 8.1 w/o lenovo software

Hi,
I have a Lenovo G500 Laptop and I want to reinstall Windows 8.1 without all the lenovo software and drivers and do them myself. Is this possible? My laptop came with Windows 8 but I upgraded to 8.1. Thanks

Check this thread:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8-and-8-1/W8-Installation-on-clean-SSD/m-p/1561954

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