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Unable to connect on wireless

Last post by jdhurst « Sun Oct 30, 2005 7:46 am
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by norricorp » Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:00 am

I have a T41 with a 2100 3B wireless adapator. I used to be able to connect to my wireless router which has WPA set with no problems. I noticed that...

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Sun Oct 30, 2005 7:46 am
IBM Enhanced Performance USB Keyboard-Left Ctrl placement?

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by ssl » Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:09 am

I'm trying to get an external keyboard for my wife's T43 that has the control key on the far bottom left. She's just not comfortable running Autocad...

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Sat Oct 29, 2005 12:09 am
R&R 3 Over Fresh XP Installation - Problem Solved

Last post by adam777 « Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:17 pm

by adam777 » Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:17 pm

I'm really angry... :evil:
I did a fresh installation on XP Pro and tried to install R&R 3 (after applying all XP updates, all IBM updates i needed...

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Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:17 pm
what exactly does remanufactured mean?

Last post by MobileGuru « Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:55 pm
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by bl0tt0 » Thu Oct 27, 2005 12:44 pm

Hello all,

I'm considering making the switch from a 15 in t42p to a smaller and lighter 14-in. T42p with nearly the exact same specs (SXGA+ in place...

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Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:55 pm
bought a laptop with password locked

Last post by DIGITALgimpus « Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:56 pm
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by fartonmyear » Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:34 am

and the person who sold me it doesn't know the passwords. i can't enter bios either cuz that has a password. am i screwed? time to demand my money...

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Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:56 pm
Thinkpad standard AC Adapter

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:02 am
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by adam777 » Thu Oct 27, 2005 3:24 am

Hi all.
Just a quick one before the winter comes...
Does the standard Thinkpad AC Adapter (P/N - 08K8202) contains some sort of protection against...

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Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:02 am
Prospective Thinkpad Buyers

Last post by MobileGuru « Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:58 am
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by yravi82 » Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:49 am

Hello,

Planning to buy a Lenovo/IBM Thinkpad?? Be aware that you will receive your laptop in atleast 1 month in most of the cases. Someone may get...

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Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:58 am
Forward and back stopped working

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:44 pm
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by laz » Tue Oct 25, 2005 6:46 pm

This isn't really a big deal since I usually use an external keyboard through a minidock, but the forward and back keys (the ones above the arrow...

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Tue Oct 25, 2005 8:44 pm
Active Protection System game?

Last post by DIGITALgimpus « Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:50 pm
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by HenryJ » Tue Oct 25, 2005 5:33 pm

Hello everyone! I'm the proud new owner of a ThinkPad X40, and was just wondering if there is a game or some other interesting utility that uses the...

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Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:50 pm
What kind of model is the: type 2141- series?

Last post by schaki « Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:50 pm
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by schaki » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:50 am

I've done a google-search. but did not found much about it.

What kind of model could it be?

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Tue Oct 25, 2005 1:50 pm
MACK Warranty Experience?

Last post by dc81 « Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:07 am
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by dc81 » Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:52 pm

Has anyone ever used MACK Warranty? My T41P that I purchased has IBM Easyserv warranty that expires January 2007, and then 3 years MACK warranty...

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Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:07 am
10 days out of the box and a bad pixel appears!

Last post by The Counterpart « Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:55 am
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by bigbite » Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:41 pm

My first TP (X41) is only 10 days old out of the factory sealed box and a defective pixel (green) has appeared. This is rather quick comparing to...

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Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:55 am
how to fix broken keys?

Last post by AIX « Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:09 am
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by pianowizard » Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:24 pm

I just purchased a used Thinkpad x20 which works beautifully, except that the back slash key doesn't work. The key looks and feels good but nothing...

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Tue Oct 25, 2005 2:09 am
Easyeject problem

Last post by GomJabbar « Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:39 pm
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by evalf » Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:42 pm

Hi,

I recently installed the latest version of the Easyeject utility (2.21), and it doesn't work as the older version I used (sorry, I don't...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:39 pm
Hard Disk Passwords & Disk Cloning

Last post by Ground Loop « Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:31 pm
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by dsvochak » Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:42 pm

Being generally paranoid about such things, every time I have cloned a disk I've removed the hard disk password before cloning. Has anyone cloned a...

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Last post by Ground Loop
Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:31 pm
How to set Fingerprint log on into Windows account?

Last post by mrdeucie « Sun Oct 23, 2005 11:14 pm
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by krma-thkpds » Sat Oct 22, 2005 10:16 am

I restored my computer to factory state and now, when I reistalled all needed IBM software in Fingerprint Software in 'Logon settings' I am missing...

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Sun Oct 23, 2005 11:14 pm
Wireless Connection Status (ConnectUtilities\QCWLICON)

Last post by GomJabbar « Sun Oct 23, 2005 7:38 pm
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by epic » Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:46 am

Just recently I noticed an issue with my wireless connection application, for some odd reason the signal strength does not display. These are 2 of...

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Sun Oct 23, 2005 7:38 pm
Rescue And Recovery 2 Vs. Rescue And Recovery 3

Last post by adam777 « Sun Oct 23, 2005 4:53 pm
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by adam777 » Sun Oct 02, 2005 12:08 pm

Having searched the forum i could not find any direct comparison between the 2 recent versions of R&R.
So, anyone who experienced both is welcome to...

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Sun Oct 23, 2005 4:53 pm
Wanted: small lightweight RIGID traveling case for ThinkPad

Last post by CChoi83 « Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:34 pm
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by SteveDC » Mon Oct 10, 2005 9:08 am

I had trouble with a ThinkPad getting damaged when someone slung their luggage into it in an aircraft's overhead bin. (Sometimes there is no row in...

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Last post by CChoi83
Sat Oct 22, 2005 1:34 pm
not sure where to post...

Last post by GoEatFood « Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:15 am
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by GoEatFood » Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:58 pm

I have a question about the warrenty. I'm not sure if I have dead pixles or not but, right about where the battery light there a I guess dead spot. I...

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Last post by GoEatFood
Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:15 am
Thinkpad 701C upgrade?

Last post by poky « Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:26 pm
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by theburren » Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:09 pm

Hi all-- I got the link for your forums from this webpage I located on google...

So... I am interested in upgrading my 701C... same model as the...

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Last post by poky
Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:26 pm
New ThinkPad Power Management Driver available

Last post by beq « Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:47 pm
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by GomJabbar » Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:24 am

ThinkPad Oct 17, 2005
Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP (ACPI)

Version 1.32(Certified)...

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Last post by beq
Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:47 pm
Happy to update the 802.11abg driver

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by Deckard » Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:53 am

I have been experiencing connection drops between my X31 and the Netgear WGT624 wireless router. The interesting thing is that the laptop used to...

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Last post by Deckard
Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:53 am
New version of Rescue and Restore won't install

Last post by jaybea « Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:43 am
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by Edward Mendelson » Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:48 am

This is a problem with a T42 and the ThinkPad Software Updater. I've been trying to upgrade Rescue and Restore, as prompted by the updater, but the...

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Last post by jaybea
Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:43 am
Best external keyboard with additional USB hubs?

Last post by ssl « Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:32 am
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by ssl » Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:10 am

I've been checking around and it seems like the latest MS keyboards and Logitech don't have additional USB ports.

I finally noticed that certain...

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Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:32 am
Do you guys use IBM/Lenovo automated solutions?

Last post by krma-thkpds « Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:09 am

by krma-thkpds » Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:09 am

How many of you people here are using these programs? Do these solutions decrease overall system performance?

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Last post by krma-thkpds
Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:09 am
Bluetooth vs Wireless RF external keyboard and mouse?

Last post by ssl « Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:11 am

by ssl » Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:11 am

Can anyone comment on the performance of Bluetooth wireless desktops (mouse and keyboard) vs Wireless RF wireless desktops?

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Last post by ssl
Fri Oct 21, 2005 3:11 am
Scroll wheel does not work in all programs

Last post by ZaBeL « Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:41 am
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by deviousalex » Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:48 pm

Scrolling via both the touchpad and the third button with the nipple doesn't work in all my programs. Google Desktop 2 and JGrasp are two programs...

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Last post by ZaBeL
Fri Oct 21, 2005 12:41 am
Advice or suggestions needed

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:36 pm
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by nvvnravi » Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:30 am

I have TP R31 PIII 1.1 GHz 30 G HDD W2K OS.

I think i have lots of dropped frame when try to capture via USB . I was trying with firewire but it...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Oct 20, 2005 4:36 pm
BEST SYSTEM FOR MY BUCK

Last post by GomJabbar « Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:23 pm
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by sweethookup » Mon Oct 17, 2005 9:10 pm

OK SO I WANNA GET THE BEST SYSTEM FOR ABOUT 2,200 $. GIVE ME SOME IDEAZ PLZ. OH AND ID BE ABLE TO GET A 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT SO FACTER DAT [censored] IN

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Last post by GomJabbar
Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:23 pm
How to install PCMCIA firewire card

Last post by MadeInJapan « Wed Oct 19, 2005 9:49 pm
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by nvvnravi » Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:15 pm

I have R31 PIII 1.1 Mhz 30 G HDD os is W2K. SP4.
I am trying to plug in trendnet 2 port firewirepcmcia card in my laptop and trying to connect to...

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Last post by MadeInJapan
Wed Oct 19, 2005 9:49 pm
weird power quirk

Last post by krazykritter « Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:07 pm

by krazykritter » Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:07 pm

I originally posted this over in the R, A, G Series but got only one response.

I just got this laptop and I've seen it happen a couple times. When...

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Last post by krazykritter
Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:07 pm
Thinkpad T30 hotkeys...

Last post by epic « Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:51 am
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by epic » Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:08 pm

Hello all,

Just the other day i was cleaning up my laptop after replacing the burnt out lcd for my number lock key. After which I decided to clean...

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Last post by epic
Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:51 am
Buying RAM...EBay or not?

Last post by leoblob « Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:14 pm
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by CD » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:50 pm

I'm in the process of upgrading a T20 to two 256 RAM sticks. This is my first experience with this and would like some info on used versus new RAM....

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Last post by leoblob
Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:14 pm
Keyboard Maintenance pls

Last post by Kyocera « Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:16 pm
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by gunston » Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:32 am

bought a new T43, and used for more than a month.
Found out that there is dirt/oily reflection in certain keyboard key.

i have tried to wipe it...

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Last post by Kyocera
Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:16 pm
DVD/CD Drive compatibility chart?

Last post by SeanM « Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:37 pm
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by m1ch431_g » Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:21 pm

I recently purchased a thinkpad 240. (2609-21u I believe)
I would like to install a DVD drive but cannot find any resources containing drive...

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Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:37 pm
R+R factory reinstall nightmare

Last post by epic « Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:30 pm
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by schleptop » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:30 am

For various reasons too tragic to list here, I decided to restore my X40 to its factory state and then update all the drivers and software. So I...

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Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:30 pm
Problems installing access connections 3.81

Last post by bfineman « Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:58 pm
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by Jonathan Cordery » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:18 am

I am trying to install access connections 3.81. I've used the software installer and the old fashioned way but each time I get the software hilighted...

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Last post by bfineman
Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:58 pm
WiFi PC Card - what to get?

Last post by bhtooefr « Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:05 am
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by bhtooefr » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:14 am

My WPC11 v4 has given up the ghost. After suffering major damage a year ago, I knew this was going to happen... :-? Besides, it's caused some body...

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Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:05 am
Problem with volume keys on Thinkpad R31

Last post by nvvnravi « Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:48 pm
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by nvvnravi » Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:40 pm

I am having R31 PIII 1.1MHz 750 RAM 30G HDD.OS is W2K Pro.
My Volume keys are not working.I mean i am when i press volume keys on keyboard neither do...

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Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:48 pm
Which cable do I need to connect printer to Port Replicator2

Last post by whizkid « Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:39 am
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by Michael1980 » Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:37 pm

Hi,
I was wondering on how to connect my printer to Port Replicator II.
The printer has that standard (not to me!) long connector, but I don't know...

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Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:39 am
what series do i have?

Last post by bhtooefr « Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:54 am
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by biggied » Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:21 am

I have an IBM Thinkpad that I am fixing for a friend. I reinstalled XP everything was working fine... until I restarted and now there is a...

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Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:54 am
ThinkVantage ?

Last post by jparrot427 « Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:55 am
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by jparrot427 » Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:35 am

I have D/L'd R&R v 3.0 a while back and I still have not found out what the small window on booting does. The one with the red ball going left and...

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Sat Oct 15, 2005 8:55 am
Where is my HPA?

Last post by Kyocera « Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:27 pm
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by bluejamul » Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:27 pm

I bought my t42 used and since I had been unable to install R&R3, I tried to look at my HPA. I unhid it in the Bios and tried to see it with the...

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Last post by Kyocera
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:27 pm
CD Drive won't open

Last post by mikey « Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:47 am
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by mikey » Thu Oct 06, 2005 8:54 pm

The CD drive won't open,it makes noise but just will not open.I don't know if there is a disk in it or not.My sister mailed it to me and said I could...

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Last post by mikey
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:47 am
HDD good price?

Last post by BillMorrow « Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:03 am
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by Guest » Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:55 am

Is this a good hard drive for the money? Cause i think this is a deal. but is there any cheaper. cause i only have 75 left to spend on my paypal...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:03 am
2611 I Series TrackPoint Driver 4 XP?

Last post by llesman « Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:12 pm

by llesman » Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:12 pm

I recently upgraded my ole I Series 2611-410 to XP home edition sp2 and all is well save XP doesn't have drivers for the TrackPoint which I love and...

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Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:12 pm
Rescue and Recovery 3 Installation Error!

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Oct 13, 2005 9:10 pm
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by bluejamul » Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:05 pm

I don't know what I did but I am getting the following error when trying to install R&R 3.

Error 1402 Could not open key.
(something about...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Oct 13, 2005 9:10 pm
Can the CD drive Eject button function be canceled?

Last post by jhonyl « Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:42 am
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by jhonyl » Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:25 pm

Can the CD drive Eject button function be canceled?

It clicks when I don't want to open it, when I hold the laptop side.

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Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:42 am
Client Security Solution

Last post by padpad « Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:36 am
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by deviousalex » Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:36 pm

I have Client Security Solution 6.00.0027.00 installed. But no other program seems to recognize it. When I go to ThinkPad Configuration then click on...

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Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:36 am

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