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Recently, Lenovo has completed moving the old IBM Thinkpad Support site (usually at the www-307.ibm.com domain) onto the support.lenovo.com domain....

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Advanced Format Drives and Windows XP

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by bill bolton » Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:56 pm

If you are experiencing any issues with installing Windows XP on a new ThinkPad from ~ late June 2011 onwards, you need to read.....

Cheers,

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Vista 32 or 64?

Last post by jgrobertson « Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:44 pm
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by jgrobertson » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:46 pm

I have a new Thinkcentre that came with Vista 32 but has a dual core processor and can run Vista 64.

I have Vista 64 on a laptop and it is more or...

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Last post by jgrobertson
Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:44 pm
VMWare installing windows XP on thinkpad

Last post by davidspalding « Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:23 am
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by norricorp » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:34 pm

I saw a previous thread here about creating a bootable XP cdrom from the partition on my thinkpad. I followed the instructions and have created said...

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Last post by davidspalding
Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:23 am
Activation error with vista

Last post by ryengineer « Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:07 am
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by Myka » Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:35 pm

I have an enterprise copy of vista with a valid product key. when I try to activate it, I get an error which says: DNS name not found. How can I fix...

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Last post by ryengineer
Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:07 am
Looking for CPU temp guage that will run under Vista x64

Last post by pae77 « Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:35 pm
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by pae77 » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:44 pm

I used to use NHC but it won't run under vista x64. I have multimeter running in the sidebar already and like that but I'd like something similar...

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Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:35 pm
Registry Cleaners for Vista

Last post by pae77 « Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:56 pm
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by Marin85 » Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:44 pm

Hi,
Are there any good registry cleaners for Vista 32bit out there. I currently have CCleaner but I only use it to clean my HD, not to fix registry...

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Last post by pae77
Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:56 pm
Hard drive being very annoying - need some help.

Last post by AHuan « Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:39 pm
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by AHuan » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:00 am

Anybody know how to change the location of a file on the physical HD surface?

I used a prog called filedog (
to see why my hard drive keeps making...

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Last post by AHuan
Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:39 pm
T61P : Problems with playing DVD and video, Thanks

Last post by mike20030405 « Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:07 pm
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by mike20030405 » Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:57 pm

In my memory at first the Media Player did play .avi files well, but after I uninstalled WinDVD then it doesn't play anymore, just says no codec...

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Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:07 pm
System Migration

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:19 pm
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by whizkid » Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:28 pm

Hey all, my wife is swapping T42's. From 60GB, 802.11BG and XGA to 80GB, 802.11ABG and SXGA+.

I'd like to avoid having to install all the software...

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Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:19 pm
Service pack 2 install question...

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:22 pm
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by ThinkPad » Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:13 pm

Im installing service pack 2 on my thinkpad. Automatic updates listed it as an update and I clicked download.

After that I have not seen anything...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:22 pm
Anti-virus, spyware suggestions, please

Last post by Marin85 « Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:09 pm
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by ranchmom5 » Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:36 pm

Hi,

I really need some input on how to protect my new r50 and old desktop. It seems that everything l choose ends up having some conflict with...

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Last post by Marin85
Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:09 pm
StartUp Times

Last post by Terrahawk « Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:23 am
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by vanaya » Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:58 pm

When people state there computer startup times are 1m20s, When do they stop the watch?? I know that anti-virus and other software affects times, but...

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Last post by Terrahawk
Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:23 am
How can one see the dual cpu cores performance

Last post by pae77 « Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:46 pm
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by pae77 » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:55 pm

I have come across various threads in which is sounds like people are able to see the performance of each core of the dual core CPU's. My question is...

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Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:46 pm
R+R patch Version 1.3 fails to install

Last post by ryengineer « Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:01 pm
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by spwhiting@ » Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:00 am

System Update 3.10.0007 stated Installation Failed for R+R Patch to optimize space allocation of backup, V 1.3. Any help would be appreciated.

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Last post by ryengineer
Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:01 pm
32-bit Vista run at 3.5 GB depending on MB/BIOS

Last post by erik « Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:39 pm
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by dfumento » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:43 pm

microsoft.public.windows.64bit.general
Re: Any good reasons not to run Vista 64?

XS11E

11/21/07

Can't be 3.12GB, my 32-bit Vista reports 3.5GB ,...

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Last post by erik
Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:39 pm
Vista and Iomega REV drives

Last post by bhurley « Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:24 am

by bhurley » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:24 am

I have a first-generation USB 2 Iomega REV drive that I use for backups and to synch files between computers (my network is slow).

I downloaded the...

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Last post by bhurley
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:24 am
Two T61s trashed by Vista update last night

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:14 am
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by tphawk » Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:37 pm

Apparently, Microsoft pushed out a Vista Home Premier update last night that trashed our two T61s. Both boot to a black screen, or Windows says to...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:14 am
Slipstream XP installation from HD

Last post by bill bolton « Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:43 pm
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by zonzisa » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:35 pm

!!! First of all this is NOT WAREZ question so please do not tell me to use some cracks or similar things !!!

OK :D need help

Here is the problem...

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Last post by bill bolton
Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:43 pm
Question re Lenovo Vista Ultimate 32

Last post by erik « Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:00 pm
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by pae77 » Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:32 pm

Does a T61 ordered with Lenovo Vista Ultimate 32 include a 64 bit version of Vista?

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Last post by erik
Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:00 pm
Excel 2007 crashes under Vista (problem solved)

Last post by Marin85 « Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:29 pm
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by Marin85 » Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:11 pm

Hi,
I´m experiencing the following problem: I have M$ Office 2007 (that´s not the problem itself :D ), almost every time I try to close Excel it...

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Last post by Marin85
Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:29 pm
HD corrupt under Vista?

Last post by Marin85 « Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:50 pm
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by Marin85 » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:26 am

Hi,
when trying to launch system restore under Vista I got following message: Unexpected failure: the syntax for the file names, archive names or...

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Last post by Marin85
Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:50 pm
T60P with Vista SP1 RC 32bit sees 4GB of RAM

Last post by maximus_ « Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:05 pm
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by maximus_ » Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:30 am

I just installed Vista SP1 RC and am now seeing 4GB where before I was seeing 3GB. Although 3GB is all that the OS can use. i just thought that it's...

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Last post by maximus_
Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:05 pm
Vista vs. Ultrabay-yet another reason to avoid Vista!

Last post by mgo « Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:06 pm
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by mgo » Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:20 am

Gee, this was fun....Ultra Bay with the 2nd hard drive works dandy right off the starting line with XP, on my T60 and my T43p. But Vista? Get ready...

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Last post by mgo
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:06 pm
After updating Vista, many Lenovo features disappear

Last post by GreenPenInc « Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:34 am
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by GreenPenInc » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:14 pm

This ended up kind of long, so you can skip to the last two paragraphs if you want to save time...

I'd been putting my computer to sleep without...

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Last post by GreenPenInc
Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:34 am
XP memory/pagefile limitations

Last post by mfbernstein « Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:19 am
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by mfbernstein » Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:12 am

I understand that Windows XP (32-bit version) is limited to 3GB of physical memory. Likewise, the Windows XP pagefile is limited to 4095MB. Does this...

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Last post by mfbernstein
Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:19 am
Blue Screen, then unable to Tunnel into work via AT&T VP

Last post by tiagobittar « Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:44 pm
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by dpm_dpmartin » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:11 am

I have an issue with using AT&T's VPN program to tunnel into my company's resources. This all started when I received a Windows blue screen -...

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Last post by tiagobittar
Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:44 pm
"Network Connections" service missing/deleted

Last post by noetus « Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:30 pm
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by noetus » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:37 pm

Today I discovered that the Network Connections folder is empty on my X61 tablet (running Vista), and the reason is apparently that the Network...

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Last post by noetus
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:30 pm
Memo to new Vista users

Last post by Crunch « Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:29 pm
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by jdhurst » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:28 pm

People are looking for Vista support here, while Vista is still so new, there are (from a large point of view) not that many persons yet actually...

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Last post by Crunch
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:29 pm
KB929637 fails to instal

Last post by noetus « Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:06 pm
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by Richard » Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:12 pm

We cannot get this Windows Vista update to install. Any help would appreciated.

Richard

MOD EDIT: Moved to Windows Vista forum.

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Last post by noetus
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:06 pm
Can I use OEM windows 2003 server CD to my T61P?

Last post by noetus « Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:04 pm
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by mike20030405 » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:20 pm

This OEM windows 2003 server CD is from a Dell PC, and my T61P is coming with Vista Home Premium.
Thanks for any opinions.

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Last post by noetus
Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:04 pm
wiping out the hidden partition under Vista

Last post by Marin85 « Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:40 pm
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by Marin85 » Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:07 pm

Hi folks,
as I don´t need the hidden partition I´d like to wipe it out to free some space for my main partition. Unfortunately, I don´t have any...

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Last post by Marin85
Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:40 pm
Latest Agere Systems AC'97 modem driver ??

Last post by Jason404 « Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:06 pm
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by Jason404 » Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:32 am

What is the latest Agere Systems AC'97 modem driver available for my X31? I've been using dialup recently, at a few place when I am out and about,...

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Last post by Jason404
Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:06 pm
Panasonic/Matshita DVD-RAM UJ-820 problem TP600E Win ME XP

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:59 am
Replies: 5
by vj_tp » Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:57 pm

Hi All,

My IBM TP600E - 2645UN1, which previously had another problem,

is now ready for serious use. But it has a problem in Win ME & XP.

In...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:59 am
Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007

Last post by eyecon82 « Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:23 pm
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by johnvndnbrk » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:37 am

Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 has been available as a free download since the release of Vista, Does anyone know if a Virtual PC will allow a 64 bit...

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Last post by eyecon82
Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:23 pm
Recovering from a complete crash. Can't start Vista at all.

Last post by carbon_unit « Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:03 pm
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by amy55407 » Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:12 am

My T60 crashed while I've been out of town. I won't be home until tommorrow afternoon so I won't be able to do anything until tommorrow but I want to...

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Last post by carbon_unit
Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:03 pm
Using a touchpad for custom things

Last post by Stargate199 « Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:47 pm
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by nitro2k01 » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:20 pm

(Ok, this not specifically a Thinkpad question, but I hope it's allowed anyway)

I'm looking for a way to use the XY pad on my laptop for custom...

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Last post by Stargate199
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:47 pm
Mouse and keyboard driver problems on Vista x64

Last post by ryengineer « Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:07 pm
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by rainws » Sun Nov 04, 2007 4:33 pm

I'm running an x61s with vista ultimate 64bit and the x6 ultrabase. My keyboard is just a standard el cheapo USB keyboard from best buy, and my mouse...

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Last post by ryengineer
Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:07 pm
HOWTO: Installing XP on T61 (quick-ref)

Last post by byteheed « Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:48 pm
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by Redmumba » Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:13 pm

I just finished removing Vista, and re-installing XP, and I thought others out there might appreciate a quick-reference for the downgrade. Plus, if...

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Last post by byteheed
Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:48 pm
Not All Computers Seen On Network

Last post by jdhurst « Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:49 am
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by TikaC » Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:36 pm

Ok, Kitt is the ThinkPad T61 with Windows Home Vista Premium.
Karr is the ThinkPad 600 with Windows 2000 Pro (yes, I'm a Knight Rider fan ;) ) And...

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Last post by jdhurst
Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:49 am
System Update

Last post by kengeo « Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:47 pm
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by kengeo » Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:42 am

I have just 'clean' reinstalled XP Pro' on my T21 & used System Update to download & install the Thinkpad Utilities, it scanned & showed 7 updates,...

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Last post by kengeo
Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:47 pm
Battery Gauge color in Vista (Aero) (Pics)

Last post by ryengineer « Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:26 pm
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by Steerpike » Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:56 pm

Wanted to share my discovery as I found lots of confusion and mis-information on this topic when I googled it.

I was puzzled why my battery gauge...

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Last post by ryengineer
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:26 pm
media center 2002 to 2005?

Last post by winslow « Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:44 am

by winslow » Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:44 am

Is it possible to upgrade from windows media center 2002 to 2005? Anyone heard of it being done?

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Last post by winslow
Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:44 am
COA lincense number connected to S/N or UUID?

Last post by LPC « Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:36 am
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by LPC » Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:24 am

Hi all,

I have a T23 (8MU) with a bad mother board. I have the COA sticker on the back with the XPpro product key and the original HD with restore...

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Last post by LPC
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:36 am
Changing XP language

Last post by ryengineer « Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:35 pm
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by SetTainte » Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:42 am

I have Finnish XP Pro on my T43 and I'd like to change it to English version.
How ever IBM only offers the Windows license on one language only....

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Last post by ryengineer
Thu Nov 08, 2007 10:35 pm
Creation of Win XP cd from HDD

Last post by GomJabbar « Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:32 pm
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by Leion » Wed Nov 07, 2007 11:13 am

Is it possible to create a Win XP installer cd from my T43?
I have a few partitions on my HDD and do not want them to be wipe out if i do a restore...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Thu Nov 08, 2007 12:32 pm
for those familiar w/PerfectDisk & defrag apps-- *PIC*

Last post by K0LO « Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:58 am
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by npish » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:13 pm

I've been using PerfectDisk 8 on my Vista-based T60p, and I noticed in the analysis map a large amount of files that are excluded and cannot be...

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Last post by K0LO
Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:58 am
Windows update error=lost disk space.

Last post by erik « Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:02 pm
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by ThinkPad » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:36 pm

I was installing serice pack 2 on my t42p last night and started downloading it. I lost connection or something and the download resulted as...

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Last post by erik
Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:02 pm
Imaging from Recovery CDs through PXE networking ??

Last post by zonzisa « Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:14 pm
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by Jason404 » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:43 pm

I know that you can install XP though PXE network booting, but I have never tried it myself.

I was wondering if it was possible to do the same with...

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Last post by zonzisa
Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:14 pm
annoing mapping issue

Last post by K0LO « Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:11 am
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by dorin » Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:19 am

hi guys,
given the fact i needed more and more space, and too many dvd's lying around i got to NAS servers (buffalo 500gb and D-Link dns-323 -1tb-)...

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Last post by K0LO
Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:11 am
Windoze Wireless config

Last post by Six_Shooter « Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:56 pm
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by Six_Shooter » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:40 pm

I have a rather annoying problem that keeps popping up....

System: T30
OS: XP SP2 (installed on formatted HDD about two weeks ago, using an XP OEM...

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Last post by Six_Shooter
Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:56 pm
Windows hangs (sort of) after logging in

Last post by truk « Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:07 pm
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by wearetheborg » Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:02 pm

Recently after I log in, some startup services take 3 minutes to start.
I cannot opem system from the control panel for 3-4 minutes. After about 4...

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Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:07 pm

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