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Client Security Solutions: Can't see enrolled Fingerprints?

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by hellosailor » Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:04 am

I think it was about 2-3 weeks ago that I did a number of updates including the ones for the fingerprint reader and CSS (which pops up to manage...

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Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:04 am
Short battery life.

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:28 pm
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by Jaye » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:21 pm

I have a ibm t20. When my laptop's unplugged, my battery last for an hour. Can you please suggest a laptop battery that's guaranteed to last 3-4...

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Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:28 pm
Power supply for T500

Last post by TTY « Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:43 pm
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by Sean123 » Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:55 am

Just a question about power supplies. I have an old power supply from my old idea pad, It is 65W and 20V. But the ones sent with my new thinkpad is...

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Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:43 pm
r52 wireless sensitivity problem ?

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:22 pm
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by retired » Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:18 pm

My r52 wireless sensitivity seems a lot weaker than many mac laptops I see in use. I'm staying at a hotel and the people with the macs seem to get...

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Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:22 pm
Ultrabay hd adapter: Short circuit waiting to happen?

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by hellosailor » Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:08 pm

I just got a gen-you-whine Lenono Ultrabay SATA adapter for my T61P. Directly from Lenono, who took two weeks to ship the wrong part, then more time...

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Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:08 am
Recommendations for SDHC to 2.5" IDE adapters

Last post by virge « Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:35 am
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by virge » Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:13 pm

I have a couple Sandisk SDHC cards rated at 30mb/sec. This seems like an adequate speed and is at least as fast as CF cards. The problem I'm running...

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Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:35 am
New Drivers again

Last post by jdhurst « Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:16 pm
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by jdhurst » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:27 pm

I ran System Update today (something I do once or twice a month). There was a whack of new updates very, very recently for my T61p (but for other...

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Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:16 pm
External Hard Drive Setup

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by DeAnna » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:12 am

What do you all prefer as an external hard drive? Just ~100-200GB to hold a good system backup and keep regular backups of documents.

- A packaged...

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Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:20 pm
How To Remove HardDrive Password

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by ArtShapiro » Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:13 pm

A quick search didn't seem to pop up what I would think might be an occasional question, so let me ask it:

On Sunday, I'm going to receive a T42...

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Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:56 pm
3 Partitions, What's Needed?

Last post by jdhurst « Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:11 pm
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by kduniverse » Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:44 pm

Hi,

New T400 came with 3 partitions: SW Preload, Lenovo, and Service003. Do I need the additional partions? What exactly is on them?

Lenovo has...

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Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:11 pm
Any hope for a borked ThinkVantage button (in software)?

Last post by smidgley « Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:47 am
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by jpchow » Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:06 am

Long story short I installed Windows 7 on my SL400, wanted to go back to Vista 32bit home with the R&R restore by means of the magic blue button at...

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Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:47 am
Question about DVD burner

Last post by thinkpac « Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:23 pm
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by thinkpac » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:45 am

I have a GSA-4083N-Z dvd burner. I wanted to clean it, so I took it out of the slot, and then opened the tray. After cleaning it, I closed the tray,...

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Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:23 pm
Beginner questions about multiple monitors...

Last post by Terrahawk « Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:53 pm
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by LegendaryKA8 » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:37 pm

Alright... firstly, I'm asking the same questions for both a friend and myself... my friend has a T41, I have a T60(not yet, but you get the idea)....

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Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:53 pm
older versions of drivers?

Last post by Crunch « Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:14 am
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by pipspeak » Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:11 pm

Anyone know where I can find older versions of various Thinkpad drivers/utilities?

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Last post by Crunch
Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:14 am
Memory module in which laptop?

Last post by RRHODY « Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:48 pm
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by RRHODY » Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:45 am

Can memory module DDR2 667 PC2-5400 200 pin be used in a T42p or T30 or X31?

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Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:48 pm
Verizon Wireless UNDP BroadBand Option on another network?

Last post by returnzer0 « Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:40 pm
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by returnzer0 » Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:36 am

Does anyone here have experience with the Verizon Wireless UNDP BroadBand WWAN card? Lenovo only offers embedded WWAN cards for Verizon or ATT, but...

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Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:40 pm
AC adapters

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by emeraldgirl08 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:18 am

Do the X, T, and R series use the same kind of AC adapter???

I'm asking b/c I may buy a used laptop soon and am thinking of getting one from...

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Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:47 am
Power Manager Missing Battery Maintenance Tab

Last post by normk256 « Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:18 am
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by normk256 » Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:10 pm

As the topic describes, my power manager is missing the battery maintenance button. I have a t40 2373-12U. I have changed power manager to the...

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Last post by normk256
Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:18 am
Power up the laptop without opening the lid (no dock)?

Last post by dr_st « Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:49 am
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by slname » Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:59 pm

I'd like to have my R61 connected to an external display and an external keyboard, and would pretty much like to keep the lid closed at all times. Is...

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Last post by dr_st
Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:49 am
made it 4 months without a virus

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:56 am
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by allen » Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:34 pm

The 1st virus on this machine was about 2yrs from when i got the laptop.
had this thread going trying to fix it, and eventually did a fresh install...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:56 am
Seeking Access Connections 3.8x

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:23 pm
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by pipspeak » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:51 pm

I had to downgrade a wireless card in an X40 temporarily and now need to get a 3.xx version of Access Connections (preferably 3.8ish) to work with...

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Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:23 pm
Breaking news: Lenovo issues press release & marketing campa

Last post by dsvochak « Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:10 pm
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by IBMlenovo123 » Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:40 am

Breaking news: Lenovo issues press release & marketing campaign around switching Fn & Ctrl key locations, cites extensive user studies & user...

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Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:10 pm
The Best Used ThinkPad for the Money?

Last post by th3fro6 « Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:52 pm
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by th3fro6 » Mon May 18, 2009 12:56 pm

Hello to everyone, I need your advice.

I need to set up a computer lab for a school in a developing country. For the last few months I have...

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Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:52 pm
Free live active spyware protection?

Last post by robert213 « Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:28 pm
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by lemmerdeur » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:18 pm

I changed Internet provider (quest to Cox) and with it I lost my McAffee live protection. Is there any free recommended software out on the Web that...

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Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:28 pm
Power Manager schemes menu and custom schemes

Last post by yak « Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:08 pm
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by yak » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:54 am

Hi!

Until now, I was using only the standard Power Manager power schemes. Today I decided to add my own and to my amazement, it didn't show up in...

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Last post by yak
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:08 pm
Log in gets stuck in Access Connections

Last post by anschweitzer « Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:20 pm
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by anschweitzer » Sat Jun 27, 2009 1:56 pm

Machine is 7664RYU, T61.

Used IBM tools to backup disk to dvds, then transfer to a larger hard driver. When I boot it sometimes got stuck. After...

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Last post by anschweitzer
Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:20 pm
Windows Defender kills Lenovo Message Center

Last post by Harryc « Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:28 am
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by gpvillamil » Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:21 am

This is amusing: on both of my Lenovo laptops, Microsoft Windows Defender identified the Lenovo Message Center as adware, and offered to remove it....

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Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:28 am
Bootable CD vrs Bootable USB Flash -- Share Anything Update!

Last post by robert213 « Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:04 pm
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by robert213 » Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:32 pm

I know that I am a late bloomer, but tonight I burnt my first CD.

I had a need to create a generic DOS bootable CD for my GF's laptop. I would like...

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Last post by robert213
Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:04 pm
Melted charger component (Any suggestions?)

Last post by hellosailor « Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:55 pm
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by Tõnis » Sun May 31, 2009 10:20 pm

My travel charger's cigarette lighter attachment is melted. I don't think it's in warranty. Would Lenovo stock such a part and sell it separately or...

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Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:55 pm
MSoffice not working after OS reload

Last post by rajeev5174 « Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:24 am
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by rajeev5174 » Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:57 am

Hello.

I am using HP pavilllion Dv2000 and since my system was slow i reloaded the os from D Partition of the the thinkpad, now the problem is that...

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Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:24 am
Windows Password Removal, need help!

Last post by Harryc « Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:20 am
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by ulrich.von.lich » Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:02 am

Hello,

I changed the windows password (the one associated to my account) last week and now I don't remember it :(

I can still log on thanks to...

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Last post by Harryc
Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:20 am
Use plain display panel as portable second monitor?

Last post by TotallyT « Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:29 am
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by TotallyT » Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:46 pm

I'm used to using three displays at home and it pains me to just use the 1024x768 display when away with my X61s.

So I've been looking into a way of...

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Last post by TotallyT
Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:29 am
HP Printer Problem

Last post by rwoodson « Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:14 pm
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by Me2 » Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:18 pm

My printer defaults to Index card as the size for the paper. Which means I have to manually go in and change it to Letter size when I print...

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Last post by rwoodson
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:14 pm
Can anyone recommend a GOOD keyboard for a desktop?

Last post by robert213 « Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:49 am
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by aw » Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:26 pm

I need a good quality, and reasonably QUIET keyboard for the office. I use an old IBM Model M (the clicky type) at home and I love it, but is sounds...

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Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:49 am
How to Upgrade the Firmware in F3507G Boardband Card

Last post by cecilyen « Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:43 pm
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by cecilyen » Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:04 am

I found that Dell and Toshiba already released the firmware R1D06 for their laptop.
But, Lenovo did not give us any update at all. The only thing I...

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Last post by cecilyen
Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:43 pm
Drive letter assignment???

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:45 am
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by robert213 » Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:33 pm

I have a T30 running Windows XP Pro. I have reloaded Windows from Recovery CD(s) and used Norton's Partition Magic to create logical partition 5 or 6...

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Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:45 am
BIOS Flashing

Last post by rkawakami « Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:21 am
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by charles.atcher » Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:40 am

If all I have is a .wph file, can I just use WinPLASH to flash the BIOS?

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Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:21 am
How long a battery runs

Last post by RRHODY « Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:15 pm
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by RRHODY » Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:35 am

The older version of PC Doctor had a battery run down test that kept the unit going until the battery died and then it reported the time. The PC...

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Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:15 pm
WD Scorpio Blue vs Black disk

Last post by archer6 « Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:46 pm
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by khaverblad » Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:00 pm

Does anyone have own experience when it comes to compare the WD Scorpio Blue (5400rpm) and Black (7200rpm) 2.5 disks? Reason for asking is that while...

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Last post by archer6
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:46 pm
ThinkPad 11abgn driver ver.7.4.2.105 - excess event entries

Last post by gvenkat « Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:30 pm
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by Kaz » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:58 pm

On 10/17/08, I updated my wireless ThinkPad 11abgn driver from version 6.0.3.94 to 7.4.2.105. The update was a nice improvement as I now connect...

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:30 pm
More comprehensive guide to HDD cloning

Last post by cadillacmike68 « Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:41 pm
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by R.G. » Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:59 am
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I'm writing this not because I HAVE a more comprehensive guide. But having spent two fullish days reading this forum, the IBM/Lenovo information, and...
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Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:41 pm
which thinkpad should i put into storage?

Last post by plympton « Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:11 pm
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by devanshoom » Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:20 pm

Hi everyone....

I have an old and quite well used T40, which isnt very powerful and only has 512GB ram, a mint condition T42 and an equally mint...

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:11 pm
T60: Just installed windows, how do I fix my hotkeys and the

Last post by zmaller « Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:44 am
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by zmaller » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:08 am

Hi guys

I just installed Windows Vista on my T60. Now I have a problem to make my hotkeys work, it is the keys for mute , +/- volume and most...

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:44 am
APPLE 15" studio display LCD backlight; repair/no repair?

Last post by Harryc « Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:37 am
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by alexander_s » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:29 pm

I have a 2nd gen Apple studio LCD that I bought new eons ago for around $900, IIRC, and certainly used for whatever rated hours it was; most recently...

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Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:37 am
Battery life

Last post by hhmcsv « Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:26 pm

by hhmcsv » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:26 pm

I now own 3 batteries for my Thinkpad, and with the installation of Thinkvantage Power Manager some interesting statistics of the batteries can be...

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Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:26 pm
Production periods ?

Last post by hhmcsv « Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:43 pm
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by hhmcsv » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:28 pm

After having been looking into the market for used T40-41 I got myself a somewhat newer T41. But I was wondering if data for the production times...

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Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:43 pm
Rescue/Recovery Incremental Count

Last post by loyukfai « Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:39 am
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by Diver4242 » Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:45 am

I configured R&R 4.21.0016.00 to use a max of 3 incremental backups. Now I see that it's set to 10 and greyed out (not changeable). Why is this? I...

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Last post by loyukfai
Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:39 am
Security Chip Questions

Last post by ajkula66 « Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:01 pm
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by Tõnis » Sun Apr 19, 2009 3:50 pm

I have never activated my ThinkPad's integral security chip. I'm wondering, are the chips reliable? What kind of risks (besides forgotten passwords)...

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Last post by ajkula66
Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:01 pm
Speed up Windows startup time without reloading software???

Last post by Mike Blake « Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:00 pm
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by robert213 » Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:21 pm

I have two indentically prepared T30's. The operating system is Windows XP Pro.

One has Hitachi 7200 rpm 92GB HDD that I have been using for the...

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Last post by Mike Blake
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:00 pm
Windows 2000: strange thing afther keyboard change

Last post by emeu1 « Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:40 am

by emeu1 » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:40 am

Hello,

my IBM Transnote came with a German keyboard.
Main difference between a German and a US keyboard is that the Y and Z are swapped.
I installed...

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Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:40 am

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