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START YOUR WINDOWS 8.1 EXPERIENCE

Meet Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 How To What's new in Windows 8.1 How-To: Getting started tutorials for Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Get Windows 8.1 Getting Started with Windows 8.1
WINDOWS 8.1 ACTIVATION

Determine Genuine Copy Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Can't Activate Windows Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea
Windows 8.1 How-To

Windows 8.1 General Help Windows 8.1 How-To Meet Windows 8.1 What's new in Windows 8.1 Update to Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How-To: Getting started tutorials for Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 Update Power User Guide Navigate Windows 8 Adding Windows Media Center Windows 8 Product Guide Lenovo Knowledge Base Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Exploring Windows 8 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 8 Lenovo Innovation Apps for Windows 8 Windows 8 Jump Start - Online courses for experienced IT professionals How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Think How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Idea How to start a Windows 8 system in Safe Mode How to determine OS version Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only Accessing Windows 8.1 System Recovery during ThinkPad Tablet 2 Startup ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8.1 How to deactivate Windows 8 lock screen How to update Lenovo’s Microsoft Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro Preload to Windows 8.1 Getting Started with Windows 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system
Microsoft Top Stories
Top stories
Microsoft Support Center: Windows 8 Topics Microsoft Windows 8.1 Top Solutions Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers How to shut down (turn off), sleep, or hibernate How to manage performance and maintenance Get Help with PC settings Add features: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Windows Experience Index
Windows 8 to 8.1 Update
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Windows 8 / 8.1 Compatibility Center Windows 8.1 Update Instructions Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 Update to Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Install the latest Windows 8.1 Update Install, upgrade, and activate Upgrade Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Update from Windows 8.1 Preview to Windows 8.1 Cannot find Windows 8.1 update in Windows Store How to update Lenovo’s Microsoft Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro Preload to Windows 8.1 via the Windows Store App
Downgrade Resources
Downgrade
Windows 8 Downgrade: What is Eligible? Understand Downgrade Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Windows 8 Downgrade Instructions Installing Windows 7 on Windows 8 systems - ThinkPad Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues
Upgrade to Windows 8.1
Upgrade
Windows 8 / 8.1 Compatibility Center Get Windows 8.1 Install, upgrade, and activate Upgrade Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Windows 8.1 Tested System List Upgrade using Product Key only Laplink Free Online Data Migration (until June 30, 2014): Windows XP to Windows 7/8

Windows Update Tool
Upgrade
Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Troubleshoot problems with installing updates
 
Lenovo ThinkVantage System Update
Upgrade
ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates

 
Troubleshoot Solution Resources

Windows Update Failing Adding Windows Media Center Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software ThinkVantage System Update ThinkVantage Technologies downloads Application software limitations - notebooks Cannot access BIOS under Windows 8 Activation Issue following SYSPREP 802.11n wireless mode is disabled on ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad Helix Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 Unable to log onto Windows 8.1 with a domain account by swiping your Fingerprint Windows 8.1 graphic driver cannot install in selected ThinkCentre with integrated graphics Failure to update to Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Idea Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues Error Message related to Dolby Audio displays after upgraded to Window 8.1 - ThinkPad Dolby Audio driver cannot start after upgrading to Windows 8.1 - IdeaPad Y/U Series
Recovery Solution Resources

Using the Recovery Disc Set - Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system How to get Product Recovery Discs? Introduction to Lenovo OneKey Recovery 8.0 for Idea Notebooks with Windows 8 Introduction to Lenovo OneKey Recovery 4.0 for Idea Desktops with Windows 8 Guidance Notes for Lenovo OneKey Recovery and Recovery DVD for Idea systems Microsoft Windows 8.1: Repair and Reovery
Microsoft Top Stories
Top stories
Microsoft Support: Windows 8 Topics Microsoft Windows 8.1 Top Solutions Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? No sound in Windows Wired and wireless network connection problems Fix printer problems How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC Cannot Activate Windows Cannot find Windows 8.1 update in Windows Store Forgotten password or other sign-in problems How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to manage performance and maintenance Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Repair and recovery Devices and drivers Windows 8.1 Community Why isn't Windows finding my wireless device? What to do if upgrading to Windows 8.1, and Setup program stops responding Error: "Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates, Because The Service Is Not Running" Error: "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer"
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise
Recovery Media and Preloading ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software Windows Store Applications for Large Enterprise Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Pack Microsoft TechNet IT Professionals Lenovo Solutions for Small Business How to enter Setup Utility (F1) or Boot Menu (F12) ThinkPad Tablet 2: Standalone and Mass Deployment Windows 8 instructions Activation Issue following SYSPREP Creating bootable media for UEFI-enabled systems ThinkPad Tablet 2, ThinkPad Helix does not install all Lenovo drivers when deployed with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Enterprise Imaging
Enterprise
Licensing Brief - Reimaging Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Understand Downgrade Rights
WINDOWS 8.1 LICENSING
License
Determine Genuine Copy Understanding Downgrade Rights About Volume Licensing
WINDOWS 8.1 ACTIVATION

Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Cannot Activate Windows Product Activation Solutions Center Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea
START YOUR WINDOWS 8.1 EXPERIENCE

Meet Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 How To What's new in Windows 8.1 How-To: Getting started tutorials for Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Get Windows 8.1 Getting Started with Windows 8.1
WINDOWS 8.1 ACTIVATION

Determine Genuine Copy Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Can't Activate Windows Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea
Windows 8.1 How-To

Windows 8.1 General Help Windows 8.1 How-To Meet Windows 8.1 What's new in Windows 8.1 Update to Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How-To: Getting started tutorials for Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 Update Power User Guide Navigate Windows 8 Adding Windows Media Center Windows 8 Product Guide Lenovo Knowledge Base Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Exploring Windows 8 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 8 Lenovo Innovation Apps for Windows 8 Windows 8 Jump Start - Online courses for experienced IT professionals How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Think How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Idea How to start a Windows 8 system in Safe Mode How to determine OS version Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only Accessing Windows 8.1 System Recovery during ThinkPad Tablet 2 Startup ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8.1 How to deactivate Windows 8 lock screen How to update Lenovo’s Microsoft Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro Preload to Windows 8.1 Getting Started with Windows 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system
Microsoft Top Stories
Top stories
Microsoft Support Center: Windows 8 Topics Microsoft Windows 8.1 Top Solutions Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers How to shut down (turn off), sleep, or hibernate How to manage performance and maintenance Get Help with PC settings Add features: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Windows Experience Index
Windows 8 to 8.1 Update
Upgrade
Windows 8 / 8.1 Compatibility Center Windows 8.1 Update Instructions Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 Update to Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Install the latest Windows 8.1 Update Install, upgrade, and activate Upgrade Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Update from Windows 8.1 Preview to Windows 8.1 Cannot find Windows 8.1 update in Windows Store How to update Lenovo’s Microsoft Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro Preload to Windows 8.1 via the Windows Store App
Downgrade Resources
Downgrade
Windows 8 Downgrade: What is Eligible? Understand Downgrade Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Windows 8 Downgrade Instructions Installing Windows 7 on Windows 8 systems - ThinkPad Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues
Upgrade to Windows 8.1
Upgrade
Windows 8 / 8.1 Compatibility Center Get Windows 8.1 Install, upgrade, and activate Upgrade Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Windows 8.1 Tested System List Upgrade using Product Key only Laplink Free Online Data Migration (until June 30, 2014): Windows XP to Windows 7/8

Windows Update Tool
Upgrade
Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Troubleshoot problems with installing updates
 
Lenovo ThinkVantage System Update
Upgrade
ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates

 
Troubleshoot Solution Resources

Windows Update Failing Adding Windows Media Center Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software ThinkVantage System Update ThinkVantage Technologies downloads Application software limitations - notebooks Cannot access BIOS under Windows 8 Activation Issue following SYSPREP 802.11n wireless mode is disabled on ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad Helix Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 Unable to log onto Windows 8.1 with a domain account by swiping your Fingerprint Windows 8.1 graphic driver cannot install in selected ThinkCentre with integrated graphics Failure to update to Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Idea Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues Error Message related to Dolby Audio displays after upgraded to Window 8.1 - ThinkPad Dolby Audio driver cannot start after upgrading to Windows 8.1 - IdeaPad Y/U Series
Recovery Solution Resources

Using the Recovery Disc Set - Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system How to get Product Recovery Discs? Introduction to Lenovo OneKey Recovery 8.0 for Idea Notebooks with Windows 8 Introduction to Lenovo OneKey Recovery 4.0 for Idea Desktops with Windows 8 Guidance Notes for Lenovo OneKey Recovery and Recovery DVD for Idea systems Microsoft Windows 8.1: Repair and Reovery
Microsoft Top Stories
Top stories
Microsoft Support: Windows 8 Topics Microsoft Windows 8.1 Top Solutions Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? No sound in Windows Wired and wireless network connection problems Fix printer problems How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC Cannot Activate Windows Cannot find Windows 8.1 update in Windows Store Forgotten password or other sign-in problems How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to manage performance and maintenance Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Repair and recovery Devices and drivers Windows 8.1 Community Why isn't Windows finding my wireless device? What to do if upgrading to Windows 8.1, and Setup program stops responding Error: "Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates, Because The Service Is Not Running" Error: "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer"
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise
Recovery Media and Preloading ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software Windows Store Applications for Large Enterprise Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Pack Microsoft TechNet IT Professionals Lenovo Solutions for Small Business How to enter Setup Utility (F1) or Boot Menu (F12) ThinkPad Tablet 2: Standalone and Mass Deployment Windows 8 instructions Activation Issue following SYSPREP Creating bootable media for UEFI-enabled systems ThinkPad Tablet 2, ThinkPad Helix does not install all Lenovo drivers when deployed with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Enterprise Imaging
Enterprise
Licensing Brief - Reimaging Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Understand Downgrade Rights
WINDOWS 8.1 LICENSING
License
Determine Genuine Copy Understanding Downgrade Rights About Volume Licensing
WINDOWS 8.1 ACTIVATION

Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Cannot Activate Windows Product Activation Solutions Center Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea
START YOUR WINDOWS 8 EXPERIENCE

Windows 8 How-To Windows 8 Product Guide Exploring Windows 8 Express Setting Options Custom Settings Options
WINDOWS 8 ACTIVATION

Determine Genuine Copy Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Can't Activate Windows Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement
Windows 8 How-To

Windows 8 General Help Windows 8 How-To Navigate Windows 8 Adding Windows Media Center Windows 8 Product Guide Lenovo Knowledge Base Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Exploring Windows 8 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 8 Lenovo Innovation Apps for Windows 8 How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Think How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Idea How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 How to determine OS version Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only Accessing Windows 8 System Recovery during ThinkPad Tablet 2 Startup ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 How to deactivate Windows 8 lock screen How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system
Microsoft Top Stories
Misc
Microsoft Support Center: Windows 8 Topics Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? How to shut down (turn off), sleep, or hibernate How to manage performance and maintenance Get Help with PC settings Add features: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Upgrade Resources
Upgrade
Compatible Systems List Windows 8 Compatibility Center Windows 8 Upgrade Instructions Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant Upgrade using Product Key Only ThinkPad, Lenovo B, E, K, M, V notebooks ThinkCentre, ThinkStation desktops Application software limitations - notebooks Installing Windows 8 on Windows 7 systems - ThinkPad ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates Upgrading Password Manager to Microsoft Windows 8 Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to check, and install Windows Updates
Downgrade Resources
Downgrade
Windows 8 Downgrade: What is Eligible? Understand Downgrade Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Windows 8 Downgrade Instructions Installing Windows 7 on Windows 8 systems - ThinkPad Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues
Solution Resources
troubleshoot
Windows Update Failing Adding Windows Media Center Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software ThinkVantage System Update ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Application software limitations - notebooks Cannot access BIOS under Windows 8 Activation Issue following SYSPREP 802.11n wireless mode is disabled on ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad Helix ThinkPad battery will not charge past 50% Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 Windows 8 does not allow time zone to be changed during initial setup Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues Using the Recovery Disc Set - Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system How to get Product Recovery Discs?
Microsoft Top Stories
MISC
Microsoft Support: Windows 8 Topics Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? No sound in Windows Wired and wireless network connection problems Fix printer problems How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC Cannot Activate Windows Forgotten password or other sign-in problems How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to manage performance and maintenance Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Repair and recovery Devices and drivers
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise
Recovery Media and Preloading ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Centre Windows Store Applications for Large Enterprise Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Pack Microsoft TechNet IT Professionals Lenovo Solutions for Small Business How to enter Setup Utility (F1) or Boot Menu (F12) ThinkPad Tablet 2: Standalone and Mass Deployment Windows 8 instructions Activation Issue following SYSPREP Creating bootable media for UEFI-enabled systems ThinkPad Tablet 2, ThinkPad Helix does not install all Lenovo drivers when deployed with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Enterprise Imaging
Enterprise
Licensing Brief - Reimaging Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Understand Downgrade Rights
WINDOWS 8 LICENSING
License
Determine Genuine Copy Understanding Downgrade Rights About Volume Licensing
WINDOWS 8 ACTIVATION

Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Cannot Activate Windows Product Activation Solutions Center Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement
START YOUR WINDOWS 8 EXPERIENCE

Windows 8 How-To Windows 8 Product Guide Exploring Windows 8 Express Setting Options Custom Settings Options
WINDOWS 8 ACTIVATION

Determine Genuine Copy Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Can't Activate Windows Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement
Windows 8 How-To

Windows 8 General Help Windows 8 How-To Navigate Windows 8 Adding Windows Media Center Windows 8 Product Guide Lenovo Knowledge Base Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Exploring Windows 8 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 8 Lenovo Innovation Apps for Windows 8 How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Think How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Idea How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 How to determine OS version Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only Accessing Windows 8 System Recovery during ThinkPad Tablet 2 Startup ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 How to deactivate Windows 8 lock screen How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system
Microsoft Top Stories
Misc
Microsoft Support Center: Windows 8 Topics Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? How to shut down (turn off), sleep, or hibernate How to manage performance and maintenance Get Help with PC settings Add features: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Upgrade Resources
Upgrade
Compatible Systems List Windows 8 Compatibility Center Windows 8 Upgrade Instructions Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant Upgrade using Product Key Only ThinkPad, Lenovo B, E, K, M, V notebooks ThinkCentre, ThinkStation desktops Application software limitations - notebooks Installing Windows 8 on Windows 7 systems - ThinkPad ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates Upgrading Password Manager to Microsoft Windows 8 Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to check, and install Windows Updates
Downgrade Resources
Downgrade
Windows 8 Downgrade: What is Eligible? Understand Downgrade Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Windows 8 Downgrade Instructions Installing Windows 7 on Windows 8 systems - ThinkPad Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues
Solution Resources
troubleshoot
Windows Update Failing Adding Windows Media Center Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software ThinkVantage System Update ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Application software limitations - notebooks Cannot access BIOS under Windows 8 Activation Issue following SYSPREP 802.11n wireless mode is disabled on ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad Helix ThinkPad battery will not charge past 50% Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 Windows 8 does not allow time zone to be changed during initial setup Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues Using the Recovery Disc Set - Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system How to get Product Recovery Discs?
Microsoft Top Stories
MISC
Microsoft Support: Windows 8 Topics Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? No sound in Windows Wired and wireless network connection problems Fix printer problems How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC Cannot Activate Windows Forgotten password or other sign-in problems How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to manage performance and maintenance Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Repair and recovery Devices and drivers
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise
Recovery Media and Preloading ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Centre Windows Store Applications for Large Enterprise Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Pack Microsoft TechNet IT Professionals Lenovo Solutions for Small Business How to enter Setup Utility (F1) or Boot Menu (F12) ThinkPad Tablet 2: Standalone and Mass Deployment Windows 8 instructions Activation Issue following SYSPREP Creating bootable media for UEFI-enabled systems ThinkPad Tablet 2, ThinkPad Helix does not install all Lenovo drivers when deployed with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Enterprise Imaging
Enterprise
Licensing Brief - Reimaging Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Understand Downgrade Rights
WINDOWS 8 LICENSING
License
Determine Genuine Copy Understanding Downgrade Rights About Volume Licensing
WINDOWS 8 ACTIVATION

Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Cannot Activate Windows Product Activation Solutions Center Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement
WINDOWS 8.1
START YOUR WINDOWS 8.1 EXPERIENCE

Meet Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 How To What's new in Windows 8.1 How-To: Getting started tutorials for Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Get Windows 8.1 Getting Started with Windows 8.1
WINDOWS 8.1 ACTIVATION

Determine Genuine Copy Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Can't Activate Windows Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea
Windows 8.1 How-To

Windows 8.1 General Help Windows 8.1 How-To Meet Windows 8.1 What's new in Windows 8.1 Update to Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How-To: Getting started tutorials for Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Windows 8.1 Update Power User Guide Navigate Windows 8 Adding Windows Media Center Windows 8 Product Guide Lenovo Knowledge Base Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Exploring Windows 8 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 8 Lenovo Innovation Apps for Windows 8 Windows 8 Jump Start - Online courses for experienced IT professionals How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Think How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Idea How to start a Windows 8 system in Safe Mode How to determine OS version Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only Accessing Windows 8.1 System Recovery during ThinkPad Tablet 2 Startup ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8.1 How to deactivate Windows 8 lock screen How to update Lenovo’s Microsoft Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro Preload to Windows 8.1 Getting Started with Windows 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system
Microsoft Top Stories
Top stories
Microsoft Support Center: Windows 8 Topics Microsoft Windows 8.1 Top Solutions Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers How to shut down (turn off), sleep, or hibernate How to manage performance and maintenance Get Help with PC settings Add features: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Windows Experience Index
Windows 8 to 8.1 Update
Upgrade
Windows 8 / 8.1 Compatibility Center Windows 8.1 Update Instructions Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 Update to Windows 8.1: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Install the latest Windows 8.1 Update Install, upgrade, and activate Upgrade Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Update from Windows 8.1 Preview to Windows 8.1 Cannot find Windows 8.1 update in Windows Store How to update Lenovo’s Microsoft Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro Preload to Windows 8.1 via the Windows Store App
Downgrade Resources
Downgrade
Windows 8 Downgrade: What is Eligible? Understand Downgrade Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Windows 8 Downgrade Instructions Installing Windows 7 on Windows 8 systems - ThinkPad Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues
Upgrade to Windows 8.1
Upgrade
Windows 8 / 8.1 Compatibility Center Get Windows 8.1 Install, upgrade, and activate Upgrade Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Windows 8.1 Tested System List Upgrade using Product Key only Laplink Free Online Data Migration (until June 30, 2014): Windows XP to Windows 7/8

Windows Update Tool
Upgrade
Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Troubleshoot problems with installing updates
 
Lenovo ThinkVantage System Update
Upgrade
ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates

 
Troubleshoot Solution Resources

Windows Update Failing Adding Windows Media Center Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software ThinkVantage System Update ThinkVantage Technologies downloads Application software limitations - notebooks Cannot access BIOS under Windows 8 Activation Issue following SYSPREP 802.11n wireless mode is disabled on ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad Helix Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 Unable to log onto Windows 8.1 with a domain account by swiping your Fingerprint Windows 8.1 graphic driver cannot install in selected ThinkCentre with integrated graphics Failure to update to Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Idea Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues Error Message related to Dolby Audio displays after upgraded to Window 8.1 - ThinkPad Dolby Audio driver cannot start after upgrading to Windows 8.1 - IdeaPad Y/U Series
Recovery Solution Resources

Using the Recovery Disc Set - Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system How to get Product Recovery Discs? Introduction to Lenovo OneKey Recovery 8.0 for Idea Notebooks with Windows 8 Introduction to Lenovo OneKey Recovery 4.0 for Idea Desktops with Windows 8 Guidance Notes for Lenovo OneKey Recovery and Recovery DVD for Idea systems Microsoft Windows 8.1: Repair and Reovery
Microsoft Top Stories
Top stories
Microsoft Support: Windows 8 Topics Microsoft Windows 8.1 Top Solutions Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? No sound in Windows Wired and wireless network connection problems Fix printer problems How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC Cannot Activate Windows Cannot find Windows 8.1 update in Windows Store Forgotten password or other sign-in problems How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to manage performance and maintenance Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Repair and recovery Devices and drivers Windows 8.1 Community Why isn't Windows finding my wireless device? What to do if upgrading to Windows 8.1, and Setup program stops responding Error: "Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates, Because The Service Is Not Running" Error: "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer"
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise
Recovery Media and Preloading ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software Windows Store Applications for Large Enterprise Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Pack Microsoft TechNet IT Professionals Lenovo Solutions for Small Business How to enter Setup Utility (F1) or Boot Menu (F12) ThinkPad Tablet 2: Standalone and Mass Deployment Windows 8 instructions Activation Issue following SYSPREP Creating bootable media for UEFI-enabled systems ThinkPad Tablet 2, ThinkPad Helix does not install all Lenovo drivers when deployed with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Enterprise Imaging
Enterprise
Licensing Brief - Reimaging Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Understand Downgrade Rights
WINDOWS 8.1 LICENSING
License
Determine Genuine Copy Understanding Downgrade Rights About Volume Licensing
WINDOWS 8.1 ACTIVATION

Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Cannot Activate Windows Product Activation Solutions Center Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows Activation error occurs following OneKey Recovery (OKR) - Idea
WINDOWS 8
START YOUR WINDOWS 8 EXPERIENCE

Windows 8 How-To Windows 8 Product Guide Exploring Windows 8 Express Setting Options Custom Settings Options
WINDOWS 8 ACTIVATION

Determine Genuine Copy Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Can't Activate Windows Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement
Windows 8 How-To

Windows 8 General Help Windows 8 How-To Navigate Windows 8 Adding Windows Media Center Windows 8 Product Guide Lenovo Knowledge Base Windows 8 Shortcut Keys Exploring Windows 8 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 8 Lenovo Innovation Apps for Windows 8 How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Think How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 - Idea How to get into BIOS in Windows 8 How to determine OS version Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only Accessing Windows 8 System Recovery during ThinkPad Tablet 2 Startup ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 How to deactivate Windows 8 lock screen How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system
Microsoft Top Stories
Misc
Microsoft Support Center: Windows 8 Topics Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? How to shut down (turn off), sleep, or hibernate How to manage performance and maintenance Get Help with PC settings Add features: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Upgrade Resources
Upgrade
Compatible Systems List Windows 8 Compatibility Center Windows 8 Upgrade Instructions Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant Upgrade using Product Key Only ThinkPad, Lenovo B, E, K, M, V notebooks ThinkCentre, ThinkStation desktops Application software limitations - notebooks Installing Windows 8 on Windows 7 systems - ThinkPad ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates Upgrading Password Manager to Microsoft Windows 8 Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to check, and install Windows Updates
Downgrade Resources
Downgrade
Windows 8 Downgrade: What is Eligible? Understand Downgrade Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Windows 8 Downgrade Instructions Installing Windows 7 on Windows 8 systems - ThinkPad Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues
Solution Resources
troubleshoot
Windows Update Failing Adding Windows Media Center Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Center - Diagnostic software ThinkVantage System Update ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Application software limitations - notebooks Cannot access BIOS under Windows 8 Activation Issue following SYSPREP 802.11n wireless mode is disabled on ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad Helix ThinkPad battery will not charge past 50% Touch and Pen calibration tool runs in Landscape mode only ThinkPad Fn-F6 keystroke feature comparison in Windows 7 versus Windows 8 Windows 8 does not allow time zone to be changed during initial setup Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement Windows 7 Downgrade Activation Issues Using the Recovery Disc Set - Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Think system How to create USB Recovery Media to recover a Idea system How to get Product Recovery Discs?
Microsoft Top Stories
MISC
Microsoft Support: Windows 8 Topics Where is the Start Menu? Where is Control Panel? Touch: swipe, tap and beyond Mouse and keyboard: What's new in Windows? No sound in Windows Wired and wireless network connection problems Fix printer problems How to restore, refresh, or reset your PC Cannot Activate Windows Forgotten password or other sign-in problems How to add, remove, and manage your devices and printers Troubleshoot problems with installing updates How to manage performance and maintenance Windows Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Repair and recovery Devices and drivers
Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise
Recovery Media and Preloading ThinkVantage System Update-For Think driver updates ThinKVantage Technologies downloads Lenovo Diagnostics Software Lenovo Solution Centre Windows Store Applications for Large Enterprise Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Pack Microsoft TechNet IT Professionals Lenovo Solutions for Small Business How to enter Setup Utility (F1) or Boot Menu (F12) ThinkPad Tablet 2: Standalone and Mass Deployment Windows 8 instructions Activation Issue following SYSPREP Creating bootable media for UEFI-enabled systems ThinkPad Tablet 2, ThinkPad Helix does not install all Lenovo drivers when deployed with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Enterprise Imaging
Enterprise
Licensing Brief - Reimaging Rights Preserving OEM Activation: Windows 7, Vista Understand Downgrade Rights
WINDOWS 8 LICENSING
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Determine Genuine Copy Understanding Downgrade Rights About Volume Licensing
WINDOWS 8 ACTIVATION

Is my copy Activated? Identifying Activation Error Codes Cannot Activate Windows Product Activation Solutions Center Get help with activation errors Windows Activation support team: Submit a request Windows Activation error occurs following a system board replacement

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