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How to make IE7 run faster?

Last post by davidspalding « Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:50 pm
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by ulrich.von.lich » Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:34 pm

I find IE7 runs MUCH faster on a T60p than on a T43. (IE7 takes more time to load photos and other stuff on the T43)

Why? Thanks to its Duo Core...

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Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:50 pm
X60 hard drive enclosure

Last post by jjiyunlee « Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:21 pm
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by jjiyunlee » Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:52 pm

Hi,

I currently have an X60 hard drive that I would like to have access to from my X61. I bought a 2.5'' SATA external enclosure, but when I try to...

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Last post by jjiyunlee
Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:21 pm
160 GB Hard drive - Should I make multiple partitions?

Last post by Trekk69 « Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:31 pm
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by arthurcorell » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:44 am

What is the advantage or disadvantage?

Thanks

mod edit : moved to general hardware/software forum as this question is not T6x-specific.

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Last post by Trekk69
Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:31 pm
How to remove error-1802 settings? Can't boot anymore!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:03 pm
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by ajburk » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:16 am

Hello there,

since I downloaded and installed a driver (because the old one didn't work) for the integrated LAN-module in my Thinkpad R50e, there is...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:03 pm
2 HD's/2 OS's

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:16 pm
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by geep » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:00 pm

I would like to configure my T61p system with an additional HD in my dock's bay with Vista32 on one and Vista 64 on the other.

Could someone point...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:16 pm
access connections woes

Last post by wulfman « Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:35 am
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by wulfman » Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:02 pm

Hi guys,

I've been using AC on my T60 for quite some time without problems. recently, the wlan card (intel 3945 abg) started to act up: using Fn-F5...

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Last post by wulfman
Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:35 am
How to disable automatic location switching in AC 4.42?

Last post by Nebzar « Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:54 am
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by Nebzar » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:19 am

I would like to disable automatic location switching in Access Connecions, since it bothers me with a New ethernet port message each time I connect...

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Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:54 am
Rescue and Recovery: How Thorough?

Last post by uberT « Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:46 pm
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by uberT » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:56 am

Subject machine: R60e (a couple of months old).

I'm having a couple of problems with toolbars disappearing, desktop icons scattered across the...

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Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:46 pm
Reclaiming lost space after failed R&R backup

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:56 am
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by lobo1978 » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:42 pm

I'm trying to reclaim space after failed R&R backup to DVD. The R&R stopped after filling the C partition leaving mere 80kb of free space :shock:. I...

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Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:56 am
Comparison of the Flexview IPS panel in different models

Last post by ulrich.von.lich « Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:58 pm

by ulrich.von.lich » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:58 pm

Here's another question about the Flexview IPS screen.

I'm extremely happy with the screen quality of my recently purchased A31p. I can't afford to...

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Last post by ulrich.von.lich
Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:58 pm
Did new adapter plug-in cord kill battery?

Last post by ryengineer « Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:20 pm
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by maryt » Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:26 am

I traveled recently and failed to take the cord that connects my x60 adapter to the electric outlet. I bought a cord at Radio Shack that fit into the...

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Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:20 pm
Where Have Lenovo's Multiburners Gone?

Last post by ryengineer « Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:12 pm
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by Trixie » Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:36 pm

Does anyone know why Lenovo has not had any ThinkPad Multiburners for sale for the past couple of months? I would guess they are waiting on an...

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Last post by ryengineer
Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:12 pm
external USB keyboard with ultranav - first take

Last post by ryengineer « Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:34 pm
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by zern » Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:44 am

Photo here:

Got myself one of these recently to go with my docking station. The version with the numeric keypad.

It really does look like the...

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Last post by ryengineer
Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:34 pm
Flashing Atheros miniPCI to IBM Atheros card?

Last post by Terrahawk « Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:16 pm
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by frankiepankie » Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:59 am

Is it possible to flash an official IBM Firmware on a Atheros based miniPCI wifi card?

The card is working right now, in my T40, but the wifi led...

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Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:16 pm
Access connections broken

Last post by Mighty_Mauz « Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:46 am
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by Mighty_Mauz » Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:32 pm

I got big trouble with some ThinkVantage software, namely my Access Connections is broken. I’ve tried to reinstall it, but still it didn’t work. So I...

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Last post by Mighty_Mauz
Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:46 am
Is this a IBM laptop? IBM 2489-600

Last post by rkawakami « Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:45 pm
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by chi3x10 » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:09 pm

Found this military grade laptop on ebay. The seller said it's an IBM laptop but I couldn't find any IBM logo in the picture. Is this really an IBM...

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Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:45 pm
Dial-up Internet/Caller-ID screening???

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by robert213 » Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:02 pm

I am in the process of purchasing another T30 with port replicator for a friend who lives in a rural part of Indiana. She will be using T30's...

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Last post by robert213
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:02 pm
Rescue and Recovery media + clean install of OS

Last post by ryengineer « Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:48 am
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by Marin85 » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:35 pm

A few months ago I asked Lenovo to send me the rescue and recovery media (3 dvds). The set consists of 3 dvds: 1. initialize the recovery process, 2....

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Last post by ryengineer
Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:48 am
Just bought a used Thinkpad and have a couple of questions

Last post by mgo « Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:30 pm
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by Billmanweh » Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:36 pm

I just picked up a year old Thinkpad T60 and the original owner restored it back to it's original settings. This is the first used computer I've...

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Last post by mgo
Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:30 pm
ThinkPad Dock II dead?

Last post by frankiepankie « Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:01 am
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by 0815 » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:14 am

Hi all,

I have a problem with my docking station :

Yesterday I ran the calibration option which is part of the Battery Manager . I wanted to...

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Last post by frankiepankie
Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:01 am
ATI tray tools

Last post by Marin85 « Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:51 am

by Marin85 » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:51 am

Hi,
I have a few questions regarding ATI tray tools:

1. Do they have any known conflicts with CCC?
2. Can they work with the original ATI driver?
3....

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Last post by Marin85
Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:51 am
Power Manager issue - cannot view/create 'Plans'

Last post by Steerpike « Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:43 pm
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by Steerpike » Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:25 pm

For some bizarre reason I cannot access or create Power Plans on the 'Power Plan' tab of ThinkVantage Power Manager. I can launch Power Manager, but...

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Last post by Steerpike
Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:43 pm
Help: User Enrollment (unable to login)

Last post by Paranoid_TP_User « Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:16 pm
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by vbl » Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:52 am

Rather long, but please read though and assist if you can. It'll be mucho appreciated.

I've been using the Fingerprint recognition program for...

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Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:16 pm
Clueless about backup inlaw wants me to do it URGENT help!

Last post by carbon_unit « Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:46 pm
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by makeitcount » Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:01 pm

I'm pretty much blueless about backup in the sense that I have read very little on the subject. My father inlaw wants me to do it.

He has an old X30...

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Last post by carbon_unit
Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:46 pm
Battery Question

Last post by davidspalding « Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:48 pm
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by jrv331 » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:32 pm

I usually run my thinkpad hooked up to the AC with battery in. Is it best for the battery to remove it while hooked to the ac? I found this article...

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Last post by davidspalding
Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:48 pm
Issue with hard disk space.

Last post by ThinkPad « Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:56 pm
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by ThinkPad » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:31 pm

Im having an issue with my hard disk losing space. It seems everytime I install a program, especially downloaded from the internet, more hard disk...

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Last post by ThinkPad
Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:56 pm
trackpoint leaving marks on the screen

Last post by davidspalding « Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:59 pm
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by awong » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:22 pm

I changed my trackpoint to the soft dome which i pefer over the classic trackpoint b/c of comfort, but one thing i am noticing is the soft dome is...

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Last post by davidspalding
Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:59 pm
New PC-Doctor sofware out, or is it?

Last post by DAH « Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:32 am
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by DAH » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:01 pm

Well there is now a new PC Doctor file up that will download and run. But after installing it, it displays as 5.00.4565.08 :( Not what I expected.

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Last post by DAH
Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:32 am
moving HD from x60 to x61

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:19 am
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by jjiyunlee » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:09 pm

Hi,

I would like to move a hard drive from an x60 to an x61. A very helpful person on this forum told me that I would have access to all the...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:19 am
on screen display for brightness? Vista and x61

Last post by ryengineer « Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:21 pm
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by nikemen » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:49 pm

So, got a new X61 I am setting up, is there a way to turn on the on screen display, that shows the brightness setting? When I FN HOME END, it changes...

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Last post by ryengineer
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:21 pm
R60 - Memory upgrade

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:56 am
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by StefanAO » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:19 am

Hi there,

I am looking into upgrading my system memory on my R60. Currently I have one Dimm of DDR2 Ram installed. My question would be, what will...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:56 am
AHCI mode

Last post by Marin85 « Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:45 am
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by Marin85 » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:58 pm

Hi folks,
I decided to give a chance to the AHCI mode, so I just browsed the forum but haven´t found yet any guide how to switch from the...

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Last post by Marin85
Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:45 am
compatible hard drives for t43

Last post by CZOLG « Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:29 am
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by jarbill » Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:46 pm

Can someone give me some hard drive model numbers for a t43 that won't give me the 2010 error message code? I've tried a Hitachi 7k100 hdd and I keep...

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Last post by CZOLG
Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:29 am
Video memory test fail.

Last post by rkawakami « Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:34 am
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by ThinkPad » Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:25 pm

The PC doctor video test shows that the ATI MOBILITY FIRE GL T2 memory test failed. Any insight as to why this happened would be greatly...

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Last post by rkawakami
Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:34 am
Dock/Port replicator question

Last post by Roadster « Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:13 pm
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by kylera » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:45 pm

If I want to get a port replicator for a ThinkPad T series for a moderate price, which should I opt for? I don't need the extra UltraBay.

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Last post by Roadster
Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:13 pm
New System Update verson 3.10 clears up issue from previous

Last post by ryengineer « Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:32 pm
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by kim-chee-san » Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:47 pm

Has anyone else downloaded version 3.10 of System Update that came out two weeks ago?

I downloaded it and it cleared up an issue from the previous...

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Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:32 pm
2.5 SATA USB 2.0 and Firewire External Enclosure

Last post by savarin « Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:01 pm
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by ohreallyriley » Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:42 am

I would appreciate any recommendations for an cost effective 2.5 SATA USB 2.0 and Firewire External Enclosure. I would like to image my T61 160gb...

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Last post by savarin
Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:01 pm
Flat Bezel to Curved Bezel (or vice-versa)

Last post by snife « Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:09 am
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by SHoTTa35 » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:17 am

Well i'm interested in getting a DVD Burner for my laptop and i can do so for a nice price but the seller mentioned it's the flat bezel which is for...

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Last post by snife
Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:09 am
A question about PC2700 ram [2 small pics]

Last post by Harryc « Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:58 am
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by ulrich.von.lich » Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:29 am

They have the same FRU number. Is there any difference between them apart from the appearance? What's the black case in the 2nd pic used for?

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Last post by Harryc
Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:58 am
Intel GMA 900 TV-out problem!

Last post by BachManiac « Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:17 am
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by BachManiac » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:43 am

Hi!

I have a R52 with intel GMA 900 and I use it as HTPC (home theadre pc, watching TV, DVD ect.)

I control the Thinkpad only via Remote and the...

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Last post by BachManiac
Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:17 am
VPN logging problems

Last post by markspraggins « Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:29 pm

by markspraggins » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:29 pm

I use a Z61 and colleagues have T62s all standard but installed with Symantec Clent Security for VPN. It works fine using a wireless connection but...

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Last post by markspraggins
Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:29 pm
Press F4 to Bypass Windows With Fast-Boot Technology

Last post by flashstar « Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:16 pm
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by egibbs » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:30 am

Seems Phoenix is touting a new work environment outside of Windows (they call it Hyperspace) where you can run web browsers, email and chat, media...

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Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:16 pm
good registry cleaner for Vista 32bit ?

Last post by Marin85 « Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:11 pm

by Marin85 » Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:11 pm

Hi,
Are there any good registry cleaners for Vista 32bit out there? I currently use CCleaner to clean my HD but never tried the built-in feature to...

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Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:11 pm
More System Update Rubbish

Last post by Chuck-TX « Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:10 pm
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by Chuck-TX » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:28 am

Hello all--

On a Lenovo 3000 V100 w/ XP SP2 and all updates, I was running System Update 3 without trouble until Tuesday. When I start the program,...

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Last post by Chuck-TX
Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:10 pm
Office 2007 Ultimate 32bit or 64bit?

Last post by bill bolton « Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:28 pm
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by ulrich.von.lich » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:50 pm

I just bought a license of Office 2007 Ultimate through my school. All they gave me is a cd key and a link for downloading the software. It's an exe...

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Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:28 pm
R&R creates a FAT32 HHD. Can this be changed to NTFS?

Last post by Habskilla « Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:21 am
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by Habskilla » Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:24 am

The RR disks creates a FAT32 partition Is there a way to change this behavior to create a NTFS partition without converting the system after XP has...

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Last post by Habskilla
Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:21 am
How to free hidden hard drive space in T61/vista

Last post by sws « Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:16 pm
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by sws » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:52 pm

I recently bought a T61/vista with 60GB hard drive. It came with about 15GB free space to use, but after several Rescue and Recovery (which is on by...

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Last post by sws
Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:16 pm
Upgrade to WIN/EXP 7 and now can't connect with wireless.

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:18 pm
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by Reo51St » Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:42 pm

I have a T40 that I installed Windows Explorer 7 and now I can not get online using wireless. It connects to my Linksys router but when I try to go...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:18 pm
Booting from flash memory (SD,XD) using internal card reader

Last post by z/svc « Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:27 pm

by z/svc » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:27 pm

Hi All,

As we know, ThinkPads allow us to use USB pen drive as a boot device.

My question: is it possible to boot from a flash memory stick (SD,...

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Last post by z/svc
Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:27 pm
Urgent Printer problem!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:51 am
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by Shade » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:38 am

My USB printer (Canon LBP 2900/2900i) is giving me alot of headeck. I messed it up trying to install a TCP/IP port for network printing. So now it is...

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Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:51 am

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