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new version forThinkVantage Active Protection System

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by qmp198596 » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:00 am

issue date:
12/10/2009

version:
1.70

os:
windows 2000/xp/vista/7(x86&x64)

hostory:
support windows 7 os

download links:

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Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:00 am
IBM PC Doctor, having a heck of a time trying to install

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by dacp » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:11 pm

I am a novice here, need to have things broken down in simple terms.
I have down loaded the program, have a CD drive, now what. After clicking the...

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Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:03 pm
Sticky keyboard Keys on R51

Last post by virge « Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:30 pm
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by dacp » Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:31 pm

My son has a R51 with the bottom left front keys that stick. Anyone have any tricks that will unstick sticky keyboard keys? I have thought about...

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Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:30 pm
Has anyone had a warranty request denied for...

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by sparta.rising » Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:49 pm

Has anyone had a warranty request with Lenovo denied for changing a part to something outside of original spec? I know they don't care about hard...

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Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:20 pm
wireless card won't power on [solved]

Last post by Paul Unger « Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:59 pm
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by Paul Unger » Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:54 pm

The scenario: I just pulled the atheros card from one T42 (3uu) and put it in another T42 (4tu). I installed a driver, but it wouldn't power on ......

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Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:59 pm
Lenovo Advanced Mini Dock - 250410U

Last post by kroseler « Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:49 pm
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by kroseler » Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:44 pm

I know these have a one year warranty on them, how can I find out what the warranty status is?Is there a website or something?

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Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:49 pm
CCleaner to trim an SSD?

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by ThinkPadophile » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:22 am

Some are claiming that CCleaner's Wipe Free Space acts like Wiper.exe or TRIM and restores performance to SSDs. See also . Does anyone have any...

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Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:22 am
intel 2200bg vs. broadcom BCM94318MPG

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:56 am
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by Paul Unger » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:52 pm

I have two wireless cards as per the subject line; the intel card came with my T42 while the broadcom was salvaged from a D*ll D610. A datasheet for...

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Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:56 am
Created Rescue Media Wiped External Drive

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by mcumeda » Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:13 pm

I created the files from the Create Rescue Media on my external hard drive, and it wiped my external hard drive. Does anyone know how I can get the...

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Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:18 pm
Software/Freeware similar to Access Connections?

Last post by uberT « Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:19 pm
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by uberT » Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:50 am

I've been struggling with a software/hardware conflict on my T61 for about 8 weeks. Numerous hours have been spent trying to get this virtual (Cisco)...

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Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:19 pm
Comprehensive tests for Used Thinkpads?

Last post by rkawakami « Sat Oct 03, 2009 1:00 pm
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by emeraldgirl08 » Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:28 am

These are what I have so far:

Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test
PC Doctor for DOS Bootable CD
Memtest 86+

As I've got a tad bit NOOBISHNESS in me I'm...

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Sat Oct 03, 2009 1:00 pm
What's the affordable (used) replacement for the X40?

Last post by dwilsonfl « Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:06 pm
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by dwilsonfl » Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:04 pm

Got a Z60t in this weekend. (2.0 ghz, 2 gig ram, 100gig SATA 5400 HD, titanium lid, BT, WMAX - the works).Thought was that it would replace my...

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Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:06 pm
Knock-Off 43R1980 Hard drive bay adapter

Last post by wap32 « Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:23 am
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by bobbarker » Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:55 pm

I'm talking about the little adapter you put a hard disk in an replace your optical drive with (for those who need the explanation).
Lenovo wants $50...

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Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:23 am
Lenovo ThinkPlus Preferred Pro USB Keyboard 73P5220

Last post by cppcompiler « Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:29 pm
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by cppcompiler » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:28 pm

Does anyone have any experience with this Lenovo keyboard?

It's Think branded, so not sure if this is just a regular keyboard, or if there's...

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Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:29 pm
Legacy 4-pin molex to 6-pin mini-DIN DC power adapter

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:30 am
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by ChugokuOtaku » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:54 am

wondering if someone can give me some help :|

those of you familiar with 3.5 external enclosures should be very familiar with the mini-DIN power...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:30 am
list of IPS / Flexview models?

Last post by Peak2Peak « Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:32 am
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by Weogo » Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:47 pm

Hi Y'all,

My old eyeballs really appreciate the IPS / Flexview screens.

Is there a list of all Thinkpad models that had these screens?

Are there...

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Last post by Peak2Peak
Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:32 am
Thinkpad Mini Dock Series 3 with Linux

Last post by mintcoffee « Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:12 am

by mintcoffee » Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:12 am

Hey guys, I'm having some problems with the new Mini Dock Series 3 on Linux. Things that I tested that work:

DVI passthrough
USB passthrough...

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Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:12 am
Screen size shrinks when I lower the screen resolution

Last post by Vripper81 « Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:58 am
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by Vripper81 » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:21 am

I tried searching for an answer, but couldn't find anything, so I hope someone can help me out.

After I plugged a projector into my T60 with Win XP,...

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Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:58 am
Rescue & Recovery On 2 USB Drives Simultaneously

Last post by jmowen « Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:40 pm
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by jmowen » Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:54 am

Hi all, first post here.

A couple of questions about R&R.

Am currently backing up my R52 via R&R (version 4.2)on to 2 external USB hard drives, one...

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Last post by jmowen
Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:40 pm
Trackpoint Drift [plausible solution inside]

Last post by craigmontHunter « Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:23 am
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by propellen » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:14 pm

Recently I've experienced a small degree of mouse drifting when using the trackpoint. I did some research and the common solution is to remove the...

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Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:23 am
possible to power external 2.5" hard disk from USB PC-Card?

Last post by marcdw « Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:22 pm
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by TTY » Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:44 am

Hello,

i'm considering ordering an external 2.5 hard disk (Seagate FreeAgent Go) for use with an R40e. The hard drive doesn't have a power adapter...

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Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:22 pm
Accidentally erased 1% of my HDD!

Last post by emeraldgirl08 « Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:09 am
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by emeraldgirl08 » Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:42 pm

:eek:

:cry:

This is a warning for people who use Killdisk and have two HDD's linked to their Thinkpads.

MAKE SURE YOU'RE KILLDISKING THE RIGHT...

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Last post by emeraldgirl08
Fri Sep 25, 2009 1:09 am
USB Ultranav Travel Keyboard Questions

Last post by andrzej « Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:07 pm
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by Rob » Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:55 pm

I purchased an Ultranav Travel keyboard a few months ago off ebay. I use it on and off, so I never really fully explored this issue, but now I am....

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Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:07 pm
How do I check if TPM is enabled without CSS installed?

Last post by eecon « Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:38 pm
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by eecon » Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:39 am

After searching for TPM in our forum's search engine, I'm still left with a couple of questions for my two identical T61p ThinkPads, both with WinXP...

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Last post by eecon
Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:38 pm
Presentation Director 4.07 can't see displays

Last post by scottbh « Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:16 am

by scottbh » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:16 am

After updating Presentation Director via the Lenovo Update utility, it cannot see my external display. Not only were my previous schemes gone, but if...

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Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:16 am
Access Connections and switching access points

Last post by hodad « Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:57 pm

by hodad » Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:57 pm

I have been having trouble with my laptop (Z61) finding and switching to the closest wireless access point. Since the main router is at one end of...

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Last post by hodad
Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:57 pm
Power consumption question

Last post by yak « Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:14 pm
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by Tõnis » Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:00 am

I use my ThinkPad in my van a lot and keep the 90 watt travel adapter plugged in to the cigarette lighter. I noticed (in power manager) that it says...

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Last post by yak
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:14 pm
synaptics + Wireshark scrolling

Last post by Marin85 « Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:33 am
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by Marin85 » Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:57 am

Hi,
I´ve been always experiencing this annoying issue with not being able to scroll in wireshark at all. Following some advice in the web, I tried...

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Last post by Marin85
Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:33 am
no internet

Last post by pablo126 « Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:13 am
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by pablo126 » Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:38 am

My internet access suddenly stopped. I use the lan port, now I get nothing at all (no light on the router either) I have tried using a network card...

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Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:13 am
Caller ID w/ auto op?

Last post by rkawakami « Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:57 am
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by Bot13 » Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:33 pm

I have a T23, anyone know of software that can be used as an auto operator?

Basiclly I want to hang up on 800#s automaticly, or other unwanted #s

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Last post by rkawakami
Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:57 am
New Thinkpads Soon?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:00 am
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by phaxmohdem » Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:15 am

Does anyone know if there will be a refresh coming to the Thinkpad line up soon? I've been eyeballing the T400's for some time, and I think this...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:00 am
Thinkpad X30 vs. Asus EeePC 900

Last post by ajkula66 « Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:24 pm
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by virge » Tue Aug 04, 2009 12:24 am

I currently have an X30 (1GB RAM, 1.06GHz PIII CPU) that I've upgraded with a 8GB ZIF SSD. This is an MLC SSD with sequential read at 24.5MB/sec and...

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Last post by ajkula66
Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:24 pm
Which Thinkpad display ?

Last post by Nebelfelsen « Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:33 pm
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by tooms » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm

Hi

Just got my new Thinkpad W500 2,8 ghz 4 gb RAM. 32 bit Vista Business

My question is (possible a silly one..):

When I want to adjust my...

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Last post by Nebelfelsen
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:33 pm
Fan Error

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:32 am
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by cshuy » Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:13 pm

My R61e was starting to rattle near the fan area.

I blew it out with compressed air after turning it off.

now it is coming up with a 'fan error'....

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Last post by ajkula66
Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:32 am
LCD Screens

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:20 am
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by billj32 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:29 pm

I am interested in some advice on notebook computers with the best LCD screens (new models not used Flexview units) that also have the trackpoint...

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Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:20 am
Warníng: Used HDDs Sold as "New"

Last post by killer « Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:36 am
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by Robbyrobot » Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:59 am

There is presently a scandal in Germany because some dealers have been selling used HDDs as new. The HDDs involved were made by Seagate, Western...

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Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:36 am
SATA. On what models?

Last post by underclocker « Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:42 pm
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by pade » Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:22 pm

I'm going to be a used thinkpad owner. But I can't decide what model to use. I have a small plan to be able to upgrade with an Intel X25 and therefor...

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Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:42 pm
Can't find 2008-83G on the Personal Systems Reference

Last post by rkawakami « Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:43 pm
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by hhhh » Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:32 pm

Hi!

Just out of curiosity, I attempted the search the model number of my new (old) t60p system (2008-83G ) but it seems to be unlisted on the...

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Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:43 pm
I need to know how to find...................

Last post by teladoy « Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:50 am
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by teladoy » Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:33 pm

I need to know how to find in the bios what parts a ThinkPad have.
I need someone with patience that can guide me step by step I am new about bios....

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Last post by teladoy
Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:50 am
Noise from hard drive upon reboot

Last post by yak « Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:29 am
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by yak » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:47 am

I'm getting some funny noises from the hard drive upon rebooting. To show you what I mean I made a short video using my cell phone (thus crappy...

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Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:29 am
PowerDVD 8.0 and WinDVD 9.0 no longer play movies from HDD??

Last post by hausman « Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:32 am
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by robert213 » Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:45 am

I recently reinstalled Windows XP on my GF's Dell D620 using Recovery CD's obtained from Dell. These Recovery CD's included a copy of Cyberlink's...

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Last post by hausman
Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:32 am
Amount of Hard Disk Space Taken From Windows?

Last post by stephens241 « Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:35 am
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by stephens241 » Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:36 pm

If possible, can someone post the amount of disk space taken up by Windows Vista Ultimate, and, if possible, Windows 7, in combination with all the...

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Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:35 am
Which SSD from Lenovo is SLC vs. MLC?

Last post by ThinkRob « Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:08 am
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by Crunch » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:40 am

Anybody know. I know their original 64GB is MLC, the Samsung 128GB 1.8 is MLC, and so is the Intel 80GB 1.8 ...

Do they have an SLC SSD at all??...

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Last post by ThinkRob
Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:08 am
r32 and r40e swap parts

Last post by sonspot « Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:41 pm
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by sonspot » Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:33 pm

hi there, i have a broken r32 and a incomplete r40e. my question is will the battery from the r32 fit the r40e (i check a few sites and they say yes...

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Last post by sonspot
Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:41 pm
Problems with wwan

Last post by ebp « Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:43 pm
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by ebp » Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:38 am

Hi i have a problem with with wwan on my w500. I know that this section is for t400s and t500s, but i have tried posting in the w500 section but no...

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Last post by ebp
Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:43 pm
Help with drive setup/configuation for music studio

Last post by Big_D « Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:51 pm
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by positive » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:01 pm

I own a T60P, which I will be using as the center of a music studio. I own both SSD's, and conventional. Would it be optimal to use the SSD as the...

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Last post by Big_D
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:51 pm
Building my own USB external HDD...

Last post by robert213 « Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:32 pm
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by robert213 » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:23 am

I would like to edit large video files (approx. 12GB each) using Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0. Side note - 12GB roughly equals 1 hour worth of video....

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Last post by robert213
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:32 pm
Rescue & Recovery (RnR) refuses to see my external USB HD

Last post by epischedda « Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:59 am
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by epischedda » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:31 am

Folks,

It'd been a while since I made a back-up, so I decided to make an entire new one from scratch and ditch the old one. Not readily seeing in...

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Last post by epischedda
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:59 am
Ericsson F3507g Mobile Broadband Minicard does not power on

Last post by lbreuss « Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:39 pm

by lbreuss » Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:39 pm

Symptom:
The F3507g does not power on. Access Connection can't power it on.

The F3507g used to work flawlessly 2 weeks ago. Excellent WWAN...

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Last post by lbreuss
Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:39 pm
In need of a T20 reboot disk

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:07 pm
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by Jaye » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:21 am

I'm in need of a reboot disk for my IBM T20. How do i go about getting one so i can format my hard drive with no problems :?: . Thanks in advance......

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Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:07 pm

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