Thinkpad Edge 450 - Window 8.1 Pro - Clean installation

Hey guys,
i just bought that laptop on last week.
The installed window version when i bought is window 7 with free upgrade right to window 8 pro.
i've already ordered some of recovery media from lenovo but installation stuck in setting Up window 8.
So, I decided to install window 8.1 via USB. I just want to know is
- if I install window 8.1, window will be automatically activated or not when connected to internet.
- I saw two particular partitions in harddisk that there are "System Drv" and "Recover Partation" and they will be deleted when i install window 8.1.
- Either way is go to service center and make them do it?
Thank you very much!!

I would download the latests bootcamp driver zip
Apple - Support - Downloads
if it's 5033 or 5621 depend on your model which ones for which are listed
unzip in windows and navigate to the wifi or ethernet driver and manually install the drivers

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