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how do I recover factory installed OS on Lenovo K series 210

by Jan 24, 2012 7:14AM PST

my Dad gave me his Lenovo K series 210 desktop computer. To ensure all "residual" files were gone he wiped, and reformatted the hard drive (his words). When he originally purchased it Windows Vista w/sp1 was factory installed. He eventually purchased the upgrade to Windows 7. He DID NOT bring me the Lenovo keyboard that came with the tower which has a special "one touch" system rescue key on it. I am wondering how to go about recovering the factory installed OS? Is this possible without the actual physical disk?

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May be possible
by Forum moderator Jan 24, 2012 7:33AM PST

You may want to contact Lenovo and ask them for instructions or for a replacement set of Restore Disks.

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Support website
by Jan 24, 2012 8:52AM PST

Contact Lenevo and request if still in wares "replacement OS discs" at small cost.

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No Restore key equivalent
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Jan 24, 2012 10:30PM PST

is stated in the user manual

The restore disc option has already been stated


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