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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,

Bill...

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So far, the forum's branched out into Facebook, Twitter and Smartphones - what will we be up to next?

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FORUM RULES, HOW-TOs and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Virtual Desktop Software

Last post by aabram « Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:08 am
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by ibmuser » Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:16 am

Thinking of using a virtual desktop program to better organize the rather limited space I usually work with on my X31. Any suggestions?

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Last post by aabram
Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:08 am
A 'classic' question

Last post by benplaut « Fri Nov 26, 2004 12:44 pm
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by SimonCC » Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:10 pm

I have changed my settings in windows to classic style as i hate all the fluff in the xp style. The only downside is that in office, this style makes...

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Last post by benplaut
Fri Nov 26, 2004 12:44 pm
Has anyone managed to CLONE the HDD with RECOVERY PARTITION.

Last post by karn « Thu Nov 25, 2004 1:54 pm
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by BillMorrow » Thu Nov 18, 2004 2:43 am

I have been unably to clone the HDD from a T42..
using GHOST..

the data and partitions look to be present but it just will noot boot..

any...

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Last post by karn
Thu Nov 25, 2004 1:54 pm
Access Connection 3.52, Intel 2200BG and Ethereal != Work

Last post by admsteiner « Wed Nov 24, 2004 1:54 pm
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by admsteiner » Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:25 am

Hey,

I have a T42, 2378-FVU with the Intel 2200BG chip.

Until recently I was running Access Connections 3.30. It was working so-so due to the...

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Last post by admsteiner
Wed Nov 24, 2004 1:54 pm
[HELP]Problem with HPA

Last post by edmonton « Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:30 pm
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by edmonton » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:00 pm

Windows crashes.

A couple of days ago, I decided to restore my computer to a previous status using Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore...

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Last post by edmonton
Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:30 pm
synchronize cq backup

Last post by ziggetty « Tue Nov 23, 2004 4:55 pm

by ziggetty » Tue Nov 23, 2004 4:55 pm

for long times (after a :evil: crash) i backuped my data to a 20G extrenal hd via usb
i used for that windowscommander cq totalcommander as is the...

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Last post by ziggetty
Tue Nov 23, 2004 4:55 pm
X31 BSODs galore!!

Last post by ychandrani « Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:26 am
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by ychandrani » Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:04 pm

Here's one for the record books and for giving me numerous headaches. So far calls to IBM, Micro$ Support & postings on several WinXP forums have...

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Last post by ychandrani
Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:26 am
Adding English to foreign XP OEM - tricky?

Last post by Elhabash « Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:57 am
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by nickbower » Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:53 am

I live in Italy and bought a T42 but was disappointed when it came with XP in Italian language only (English is my first language). Does anyone know...

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Last post by Elhabash
Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:57 am
Media Center 2005 on a thinkpad

Last post by aleung « Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:04 am
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by boardmonger » Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:48 pm

Now that it seems you can buy Windows XP media center 2005 (OEM) (New egg Link) has anyone thought about upgrading? From what I read media center is...

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Last post by aleung
Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:04 am
what is this: "TP4_MB3HINT"

Last post by ian « Sun Nov 21, 2004 2:44 am
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by skanky » Sat Nov 20, 2004 7:12 pm

on the rare occasions when i have to shut my X21 down, i get a this program is not responding dialog box telling me that TP4_MB3HINT isnt closing...

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Last post by ian
Sun Nov 21, 2004 2:44 am
windows 98 screensaver password not valid - FIXED

Last post by selvan777 « Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:25 pm
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by Tiger » Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:04 am

Hello. thinkpad i series and windows 98se :( . The problem I have is that the screensaver does not recognize my password. I know my password and even...

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Last post by selvan777
Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:25 pm
intellimouse explorer hangs system after 2min. of inactivity

Last post by Elhabash « Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:16 pm
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by Tiger » Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:50 pm

Intellimouse explorer hangs/freezes my Thinkpad i series window98se after approx 2 min. of inactivity. If use it constantly, works fine . If let it...

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Last post by Elhabash
Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:16 pm
Pirated Software & Windows Media

Last post by jjackson02 « Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:03 am
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by ibmuser » Tue Nov 16, 2004 8:43 pm

I couldn't believe this one. Seems nine of the WAV audio files located in the Help\Tours\WindowsMediaPlayer\Audio\Wav directory in the Windows...

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Last post by jjackson02
Sat Nov 20, 2004 12:03 am
Path too deep?

Last post by dd « Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:36 pm
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by dd » Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:01 pm

Hi

Just trying to copy some files to an external drive via USB 2.

However, it wont let me, as it says:

Path too deep? Has anyone else had this?...

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Last post by dd
Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:36 pm
My Documents/My Pictures Have Issues!!!

Last post by nello « Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:02 am
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by dmcgibbo » Sat Nov 06, 2004 3:09 pm

My My Documents folder shows the background for the My Videos or My Music (either a filmstrip or a music note) and the My Pictures shows no...

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Last post by nello
Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:02 am
Free PGP Solutions.

Last post by admsteiner « Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:27 pm
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by dd » Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:31 pm

Hi All

A lot of the free email PGP software seems to be quite old ?
Would be gratefull for any advice on PGP
I am using:

at present which seems...

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Last post by admsteiner
Thu Nov 18, 2004 11:27 pm
IP BLOCKERS... Where do I get one?

Last post by BillMorrow « Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:17 pm
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by teknoT42 » Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:06 pm

Where do I get an IP blocker so that when i am connected to the wireless it bounces off so the tracker does not know
My friend has got an ip blocker...

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Last post by BillMorrow
Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:17 pm
Outlook 2003 Junkmail Update KB873362

Last post by Leeper « Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:51 pm
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by Sleep Machine » Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:20 am

This update was released on November 10, 2004. I use Outlook 2003 as my primary email program, and try to keep it updated. I tried to use the...

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Last post by Leeper
Tue Nov 16, 2004 5:51 pm
Useless Windows Services...

Last post by SimonCC « Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:25 am

by SimonCC » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:25 am

Just thought id share an excellant resource with you guys (and gals), i went to www.blackviper.com and read the 'configuration of windows services'...

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Last post by SimonCC
Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:25 am
Windows XP Pro freeze on Modem Connection

Last post by chintapun « Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:40 pm

by chintapun » Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:40 pm

I'm trying to figure out what made my x40 freeze upon random modem connection. I did try exit IBM access connection before connect to isp through...

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Last post by chintapun
Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:40 pm
Large Quick launch icons

Last post by daeojkim « Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:40 pm
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by daeojkim » Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:17 pm

Hello,

I clean installed my thnkpad with SP2 and I noticed that my quicklaunch icons are huge!!! I don't like it. I put a lot of short cuts in my...

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Last post by daeojkim
Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:40 pm
wtf... another BSOD

Last post by K. Eng « Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:32 pm
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by K. Eng » Thu Nov 11, 2004 11:16 pm

I had a couple BSODs last year that I traced to Windows problems solved in SP2. I thought I was home free.

Well today I was typing in Microsoft...

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Last post by K. Eng
Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:32 pm
Download Director by IBM

Last post by selvan777 « Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:29 pm

by selvan777 » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:29 pm

What's the fastest way to retry/resume after closing it?

As is, to resume, I have to return to the driver page and agree to the terms again.

I see...

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Last post by selvan777
Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:29 pm
Anyone use a drive cleaner?

Last post by ibmuser « Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:28 pm
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by teknoT42 » Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:34 am

Howdy,
Does anyone here use any drive cleaner software such as CleanCache or CCleaner ?? I am looking to download a good one and need some...

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Last post by ibmuser
Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:28 pm
acpController.dll problem found by NAV

Last post by MarcusMoehrmann « Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:58 am
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by mpcook » Sat Oct 30, 2004 4:27 pm

I get the following message when I run NAV -

Security Risk
Source: acpController.dll
Description: The compressed file acpController.dll within...

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Last post by MarcusMoehrmann
Fri Nov 12, 2004 8:58 am
The BIG XP SP2 Poll - Did you install it and what did it do?

Last post by boardmonger « Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:49 am
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by none » Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:37 pm

Did you install Windows XP Service Pack 2? What did it do to your computer(s), if anything?? By all means, feel free to post and go into the creepy...

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Last post by boardmonger
Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:49 am
How Do I view the Startup Log on Startup?

Last post by teknoT42 « Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:45 am
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by teknoT42 » Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:05 pm

Howdy All,
You know how when you boot up your computer in safe mode you can view all the processes that is starting, its like a black screen with a...

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Last post by teknoT42
Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:45 am
7k60 as external drive ? Possible ?

Last post by dd « Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:14 am
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by dd » Thu Oct 28, 2004 4:14 pm

Hi
Just for interest:
I have tried a Hitachi 60 gig 7k60 7200 spin as an external drive to backup my data. Unfortunately the system just locks and...

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Last post by dd
Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:14 am
Secure thinkpads..............

Last post by Matt_ « Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:48 pm
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by dd » Sun Aug 08, 2004 4:27 am

Hi

Any valuable suggestions on how to make thinkpads running XP more secure?

Regards

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Last post by Matt_
Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:48 pm
Having a problem using video with Windows Messenger

Last post by Plinkerton « Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:03 pm
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by Plinkerton » Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:08 pm

My mom is trying to talk to her relatives in Israel thru Windows Messenger. She has the camera hooked up and working, and it puts a picture on the...

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Last post by Plinkerton
Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:03 pm
Network usage monitor

Last post by benz « Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:24 pm
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by benz » Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:41 pm

I am looking for a simple utility that will give me an idea of how much bandwith is being used by each program running in the background.

Basically...

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Last post by benz
Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:24 pm
Anyone use any diagnostic/optimizer software?

Last post by selvan777 « Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:51 pm
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by teknoT42 » Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:52 pm

Howdy,
Just writing to ask if anyone here uses any diagnostic or optimizing software such as sytem mechanic or tune up utilities 2004 or any other...

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Last post by selvan777
Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:51 pm
HELP! IE keeps crashing (googletoolbar or Acrobat related?)

Last post by RoadHazard « Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:26 am
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by dmcgibbo » Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:29 pm

When using IE or when closing the last IE window, a message pops up saying that while using the google browser helper object an error ocurred. the...

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Last post by RoadHazard
Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:26 am
Bottom bar icons too large?

Last post by Elhabash « Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:35 am
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by dd » Mon Oct 18, 2004 2:45 pm

Hi
It was fine, but then I changed some display properties and it has gone small. So I have changed the font scaling...............but now the icon...

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Last post by Elhabash
Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:35 am
Image Ultra vs rapid restore TrueImagevsBootITNGI

Last post by selvan777 « Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:05 pm
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by risolutore » Wed Nov 03, 2004 4:06 am

can someone show a comparison chart of those imaging software?
whate are the differencies betweeen RR and Image Ultra?
I use trueImage8, but I am...

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Last post by selvan777
Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:05 pm
XP recovery and partition removal

Last post by friedrich-eugen « Wed Nov 03, 2004 3:44 am
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by Andres » Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:44 am

I have an A31 which of course came with the hidden partition and no CD.
I have found that the legal proof of purchase is the sticker underneath the...

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Last post by friedrich-eugen
Wed Nov 03, 2004 3:44 am
Removing Access IBM Shortcut from Start Menu?

Last post by selvan777 « Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:52 am
Replies: 7
by Txiasaeia » Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:28 pm

Anybody know how to remove the access ibm shortcut from the regular start menu? Been searching for a while & can't seem to find out how to do it....

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Last post by selvan777
Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:52 am
Any point in using "SpeedSwitch XP" on a T2x/T4x?

Last post by skanky « Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:31 pm

by skanky » Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:31 pm

from what i can make out, speedswitchXP seems to do what the battery maximiser wizard thingy does (the ability to switch different power profiles)...

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Last post by skanky
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:31 pm
X31 vs. IEEE 1394 (Firewire) vs. Standby / Hibernate

Last post by fantomex « Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:41 am
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by fantomex » Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:09 am

Hello, after this dreamless night i finally found out what is causing my computer to hang after entering the stadby/hibernation...

i've read two...

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Last post by fantomex
Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:41 am
XP SP2 network switching requires reboot to switch networks

Last post by JohnO « Sat Oct 30, 2004 9:58 pm
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by JohnO » Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:42 pm

Greetings,

I've got a T41 (2379) with Windows XP. This is my first ThinkPad. It was purchased new in April, and until mid-August network switching...

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Last post by JohnO
Sat Oct 30, 2004 9:58 pm
Anybody using Google Desktop search yet?

Last post by jjackson02 « Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:13 am
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by gte204i » Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:31 am

I've been waiting on something like this to come out for a while now. The snapshots of my files it takes don't seem to slow my computer down (yet)....

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Last post by jjackson02
Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:13 am
Windows Media 10 Questions...

Last post by dmcgibbo « Wed Oct 27, 2004 8:37 pm

by dmcgibbo » Wed Oct 27, 2004 8:37 pm

I have WMP10 and have noticed the following problems...

Sometimes even though preferences are set as always on top it won't be on top and I have to...

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Last post by dmcgibbo
Wed Oct 27, 2004 8:37 pm
Trouble with Ghosting

Last post by jwschmid « Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:26 pm
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by MadeInJapan » Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:46 pm

I just got a T30 and I already have a 600E. The drive in the 600E is a 40Gig 7200rpm so I want to use it in the T30 and use the origianl drive as one...

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Last post by jwschmid
Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:26 pm
New (this morning) XP SP2 Critical Updates causing problems?

Last post by MadeInJapan « Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:00 pm
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by MadeInJapan » Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:43 am

My computer found the first critical update to SP2 this morning and did an auto update. Then it asked for me to reboot my computer. On reboot, it...

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Last post by MadeInJapan
Tue Oct 26, 2004 3:00 pm
Language options on preinstalled WinXP limited?

Last post by selvan777 « Tue Oct 26, 2004 12:49 pm
Replies: 3
by yukit » Fri Oct 22, 2004 1:35 am

I noticed that my T40p's WinXP Pro does not offer an option in the Regional and Language Control Panel to change the system locale (for non-unicode...

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Last post by selvan777
Tue Oct 26, 2004 12:49 pm
SP2 'niggles'

Last post by doctor_faustus « Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:11 pm
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by Paul Unger » Thu Sep 23, 2004 12:10 am

Maybe I'm too fussy, but I just installed SP2 (2373-3UU, 1.7GHz, 1GB, SXGA+, etc.) and things just aren't the same. Well, what did you expect?! Not...

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Last post by doctor_faustus
Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:11 pm
DEVA card, Win2k...What software to use it?

Last post by sickofit « Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:12 am
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by dmxsoulja3 » Sat Oct 09, 2004 4:46 pm

I have a 770 with the Enhanced DVD card in it, and a fresh install of Win2k..I have the DEVA drivers installed. What player software can I use since...

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Last post by sickofit
Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:12 am
BSOD

Last post by egibbs « Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:08 am
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by miro » Sun Oct 24, 2004 6:37 pm

is there any way to get rid of these blue screens of death? i get them when running some audio application and opening another one. it started since...

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Last post by egibbs
Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:08 am
USB2: External O.S ?

Last post by selvan777 « Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:48 am
Replies: 5
by dd » Thu Oct 21, 2004 3:05 pm

Was wondering

Is it possible to run an O.S off a External connected via USB, with the original drive taken out of the thinkpad? Does the external...

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Last post by selvan777
Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:48 am
Activation: If only it was that simple?

Last post by dd « Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:32 pm
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by dd » Sat Oct 23, 2004 12:50 am

Maybe its just me:

Ultimately I would like to have a dual boot XP /Linux thinkpad.

I am a little paranoid about botching my system up............so...

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Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:32 pm

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