How to find the product key on a pre-installed version of Windows 8?

Hello

I bought a W530 with preinstalled Windows 7 and I have improved the system of Windows 8 using the discs. Now, I discovered that I do not have Windows 8, and I would go back on Windows 7. But I can not find the product key of windows 7 on the bottom of the laptop, and there is no Windows 7 recovery disk either.

any suggesion would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Michael

On recent ThinkPads, the sticker of the product ID key has been moved to the lower part of the unit behind the battery.

You should contact Lenovo support directly to ask about a recovery media.

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