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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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Cannot Uninstall R & R... HELP!

Last post by mjs « Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:59 pm
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by mjs » Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:45 pm

I am trying to uninstall Rescue and Recovery. I now have ver. 3. whatever and it's not working too good. When I open it and try and do a back up....

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Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:59 pm
Vista hangs during (before) shutdown?

Last post by Marin85 « Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:41 am
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by itasor » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:49 pm

I have a strange problem with my ThinkPad T61 running Vista.

If I boot it up, use it for a little while (like 10 minutes), and then shut it down, it...

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Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:41 am
Latest From Forrester on Desktop OS Trends

Last post by bill bolton « Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:51 am
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by bill bolton » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:00 pm

Corporate Desktop Operating System Trends, Q4 2007 Through Q2 2008

IT View Trends, by Benjamin Gray

IT operations professionals need to prepare...

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Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:51 am
Driver issues? on Xp install

Last post by flipteo « Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:53 pm
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by flipteo » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:35 pm

I just installed xp home on my t42. But I can't get online, and I get no sound when trying to play video. I reckon this has something to do with it:...

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Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:53 pm
Windows in different language

Last post by A_senki « Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:31 pm
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by seungsohn » Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:21 pm

Hi there,

Is there a way to have all of MS Windows in a different language? How does one buy a thinkpad with a keyboard and all of windows in a...

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Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:31 pm
How to Install vista, no dvd drive

Last post by awolfe63 « Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:53 pm
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by linko » Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:29 pm

I have a thinkpad X61, with no dvd drive. How can I get vista installed? I have the vista .iso, an 8gb flash drive, and 10gb external hard disk...

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Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:53 pm
How to select Standard VGA driver on T61/Intel?

Last post by Edward Mendelson « Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:17 pm
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by Edward Mendelson » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:56 pm

For various reasons I need to use the Standard VGA video driver on most of my systems that run Vista. (The Standard VGA driver is the only one that...

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Last post by Edward Mendelson
Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:17 pm
Mouse Cursor in the way of Typing -Solution

Last post by steveg47 « Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:34 am
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by Nick Y » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:56 am

I had an annoying problem when entering data into a database. The mouse pointer was continually visible and in the way as I typed and the control...

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Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:34 am
Print Spooler is preventing hibernation

Last post by fasterbybike « Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:41 am

by fasterbybike » Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:41 am

As per title.

Since I've reinstalled Windows, I can no longer suspend or hibernate my machine if there is a job in the print spooler.

This is a...

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Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:41 am
Multimedia Fn Keys don't work on background iTunes

Last post by Purcy « Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:44 pm
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by LB_BlueVue » Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:15 am

I recently did a fresh install of XP pro on my T60p. Before I did the install, I could control iTunes with the Fn-Arrow Key media controls...

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Last post by Purcy
Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:44 pm
ATI Mobility 9000 Driver Download?

Last post by sktn77a « Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:38 pm
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by Lookee » Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:28 pm

Hi,

Sorry, I know this problem has been addressed many times before but I was wondering if anyone give me a direct link to a ATI Mobility 9000...

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Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:38 pm
Kaspersky thought to be issue for BSOD but absolved.

Last post by sinanju009 « Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:40 pm
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by stephanpark » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:37 pm

Hey all, in a bit of a mess right now. New X61s has been a problem and I've owned nothing but ThinkPads so obviously a bit heart wrenching to be have...

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Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:40 pm
ThinkVantage System Update HOTKEY problem

Last post by sarbin « Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:53 am
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by killer » Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:56 am

I have a T43 (1871-FWG) running Windows XP Pro SP3.

ThinkVantage System Update told me that some updates were available for installation. The...

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Last post by sarbin
Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:53 am
Quicken 2008 causing CSSAUTH.EXE (TVT_Banner.dll) on startup

Last post by phrider « Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:52 pm
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by pgarth » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:30 pm

Lenovo T60p; Windows XP

System appeared OK until Quicken 2008 Installed

On Startup -- CSSAUTH.EXE can't find TVT_Banner.DLL

Symptoms: -CSS...

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Last post by phrider
Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:52 pm
Rescue & Recovery and Imaging Software Questions...

Last post by mjs « Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:25 pm
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by mjs » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:22 pm

I recently had my machine (T-60 D6U 2623 running XP Pro now with SP 3) crash. With out getting into all the ugliness of that event I have a couple of...

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Last post by mjs
Mon Aug 18, 2008 4:25 pm
registry cleaner/sweeper preferences...

Last post by AIX « Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:35 pm
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by sarbin » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:56 am

which do you like for winxp? dislike?

tia.

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Last post by AIX
Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:35 pm
how to install xp recovery console??? [small pic warning]

Last post by al7kz « Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:22 pm
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by sarbin » Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:12 am

i know the rc can be installed from a retail xp installer disk, but how do i install it when all i have are factory product-recovery disks?

tia! :)

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Last post by al7kz
Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:22 pm
Desktop Search in XP

Last post by loyukfai « Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:52 pm
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by bhurley » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:38 am

I've tried Google Desktop Search, X1 (offered by Yahoo), and Windows Desktop Search, and found each of them lacking.

Google Desktop was great at...

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Last post by loyukfai
Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:52 pm
Ad-hoc wireless connection using 'Access Connections' tool

Last post by klokinou « Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:43 am
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by klokinou » Thu Aug 14, 2008 4:51 pm

Hi,

I use a T61p (permanently connected to internet via Ethernet cable) and a X60, both running on Win XP Pro with SP3.

I'd like to setup an Ad-Hoc...

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Last post by klokinou
Fri Aug 15, 2008 3:43 am
Presentation Director on Vista

Last post by Pocket Aces « Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:57 am
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by extrain » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:00 pm

I installed presentation director successfully but got an error message OEMDSPIF.DLL cannot be loaded. My video card is V5250 and I'm using ATI...

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Last post by Pocket Aces
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:57 am
R31 won't go past the IBM logo screen

Last post by andyP « Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:42 am
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by Bev » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:42 pm

Hi guys and gals- Please help! I've just bought a second hand R31. I loaded a word processer and spreadsheet by using my USB memory stick and it...

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Last post by andyP
Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:42 am
Windows Genuine Advantage "We are sorry . . . "

Last post by sarbin « Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:39 pm
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by Paul Unger » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:34 pm

I have three thinkpads. I have a slow internet connection with a limited monthly download allowance. I manually download MS security patches and...

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Last post by sarbin
Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:39 pm
getting Access Connections to work again

Last post by makai « Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:30 pm
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by Eamon » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:31 pm

I have been using Windows XP native wifi manager for several months and I wanted to go back to Access Connections.

I installed the latest version...

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Last post by makai
Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:30 pm
Where are the Power Profiles stored ??

Last post by Jason404 « Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:12 pm
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by Jason404 » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:51 am

Where are the Power Manager custom profiles stored? Maybe in the same place as the custom Windows ones made with Control Panel/Power Options?

I have...

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Last post by Jason404
Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:12 pm
WMV icon problem

Last post by t-rex « Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:34 pm
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by t-rex » Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:25 pm

WMV icon problem.

i reformatted my t-23 and used a XP pro N corparate version.
i down loaded media player11 from microsoft. when i moved my movies...

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Last post by t-rex
Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:34 pm
Did it! Installed win2000 on a 240x

Last post by divebubba47 « Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:02 pm
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by goanuj » Wed Sep 08, 2004 1:13 am

It look me a while, but I will post the steps in case anyone else wants to do it.

I am now using a 60GB harddrive on my little thinkpad 240x it's so...

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Last post by divebubba47
Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:02 pm
Power Manager Crash on WinSever 2008

Last post by zillac « Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:23 pm
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by zillac » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:18 pm

The power manager crashes as soon as I try to open it. However, the battery indicator shows up fine.

My setup is a T60p, freshly installed WinSever...

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Last post by zillac
Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:23 pm
Geek-in-Training needs help with Outlook and Emails

Last post by Purcy « Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:56 am
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by julia » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:29 am

Anyone know how I can install the Outlook in my new Office 2007? I tired and it receives but won't send. Also I used Office Express and Outlook on my...

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Last post by Purcy
Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:56 am
Windows Won't Start After Updates

Last post by Harryc « Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:56 pm
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by Nicholas482109 » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:43 pm

Earlier this week I went to update my system and I downloaded and installed 13 packages which I'm not sure of the names but I know include a Access...

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Last post by Harryc
Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:56 pm
windows task manager alternative...

Last post by aaa « Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:33 pm
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by sarbin » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:51 am

just thought i'd pass along a cool tool i ran across awhile ago.
microsoft sysinternals - process explorer:
it's like taskman on steroids!

cheers!

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Last post by aaa
Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:33 pm
Urgent Help!! Can't move Internet folders after Firefox 3

Last post by sarbin « Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:21 am
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by beeblebrox » Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:04 pm

I am having a severe, never occurred before, problem.
When I move a saved internet website (Firefox 3 or IExplorer) to another folder, windows...

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Last post by sarbin
Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:21 am
Creating Recovery Disc Set failed

Last post by mR_PiNk « Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:13 pm
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by mR_PiNk » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:37 am

I have a problem with getting a copy of a Recovery Disc Set which puts my R61 with Windows Vista Home Premium into the factory state.

I tried...

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Last post by mR_PiNk
Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:13 pm
WARNING: Do NOT download XP-SP3 yet!!!

Last post by crashnburn « Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:07 am
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by RealBlackStuff » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:09 pm

Wait with downloading/installing SP3. It's not ready yet!

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Last post by crashnburn
Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:07 am
I need ISO files of drivers A20m

Last post by Foob's « Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:47 pm
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by Foob's » Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:27 pm

Hello i'm Foob's and i am new here, i live in Monterrey City, Nuevo Leon, México. and i dont have drivers to my machine. :cry:

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Last post by Foob's
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:47 pm
problem restoring system image from backup DVD

Last post by DAH « Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:44 pm
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by pdxrain » Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:27 pm

I am really confused; HELP, please!

I have an x61s. I did a factory restore from the hidden partition, then all the system updates and Windows...

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Last post by DAH
Sun Aug 03, 2008 5:44 pm
Windows Vista 64-bit Today

Last post by erik « Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:06 pm
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by bill bolton » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:56 am

The installed base of 64-bit Windows Vista PCs, as a percentage of all Windows Vista systems, has more than tripled in the U.S. in the last three...

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Last post by erik
Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:06 pm
installing XP and linux without deleting vista backup

Last post by carbon_unit « Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:36 am
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by bob.smith » Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:05 am

hello, i have a t61 with vista home premium OS.
I wanted to know if it is possible (and how) to run xp and linux as my operating systems - without...

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Last post by carbon_unit
Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:36 am
Moving Shell Folders in XP: Bad Idea?

Last post by Wiz « Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:30 am
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by james2008 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:11 am

I'm sick of navigating to C:\Documents and Settings\Profile Name\Desktop/My Docs

I know you can change the location of the Desktop and My Documents...

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Last post by Wiz
Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:30 am
voip x-lite at vista & xp - errors t61

Last post by m-blue « Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:43 am

by m-blue » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:43 am

hello,
Is somebody using x-lite - viop client on t61?
I am trying to innstal x-lite, and after instalation and trying to start program I have error....

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Last post by m-blue
Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:43 am
Anybody got the Recovery Disks for X40 ??

Last post by sarbin « Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:27 pm
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by Jason404 » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:33 pm

Has anybody got the Recovery Disk set for the X40? My father borrowed mine for a business trip to China, and now it has loads of Chinese crap all...

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Last post by sarbin
Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:27 pm
Sanitizing a hard drive before selling laptop

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:58 am
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by Purcy » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:12 pm

So, I want to sell my old T22 and wanted to know, first, is it vital to sanitize the hard drive before formatting and re-installing Windows XP? I...

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Last post by RealBlackStuff
Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:58 am
Wireless power settings control security issue?

Last post by Wiz « Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:16 am
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by beGi » Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:45 pm

OK, did anyone notice that when you log of within windows (XP), you can still control wireless power settings (BT & ABG) via Fn+F5 key. I do not use...

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Last post by Wiz
Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:16 am
Rescue and Recovery upgrade to Vista

Last post by frshakl « Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:31 pm
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by sliverstorm » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:33 am

Hello, I was just wondering if there is a way to get a set of Vista
R&R disks. I've talked to Lenovo and they won't send any. The
internet doesn't...

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Last post by frshakl
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:31 pm
disabling intel pro 100/1000 pl network connection

Last post by JML « Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:36 am
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by abb » Sun Jun 25, 2006 12:00 pm

i have a new x60s 17044du and I'm having a problem disabling the intel lan connection. At times, i am unable to disable the intel network lan in the...

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Last post by JML
Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:36 am
Battery life in XP vs. Vista

Last post by RaysMD « Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:44 am
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by Mack » Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:50 pm
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Has someone done a comparison of battery life under XP vs. Vista with Aero Glass enabled? I am thinking of buying a ThinkPad X60s since it has great...
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Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:44 am
Where to download Windows Vista Ultimate (x86 and x64) from?

Last post by tinue « Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:59 pm
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by agarny » Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:01 am

Hi,

I was wondering whether someone would know of a (working!) link from which one could download Windows Vista Ultimate (both the 32-bit and 64-bit...

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Last post by tinue
Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:59 pm
Cannot reinstall Adobe Flash

Last post by Purcy « Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:05 am
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by syrenab » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:08 pm

On my other laptop - Thinkpad T22 - with Win2000 Pro, I installed a suggested Microsoft Security update and lost my Flash player in Firefox 2. I...

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Last post by Purcy
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:05 am
How to make vista boot faster

Last post by hellosailor « Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:41 pm
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by fr0zenmon » Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:54 pm

anyone has ideas. I would like to boot windows ideally when i press the power button. But how close can I get?

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Last post by hellosailor
Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:41 pm
Upgrading Vista business to Ultimate on T60 using upgrade CD

Last post by tinue « Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:32 am
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by hamoudi » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:35 am

I have a Vista Ultimate upgrade CD and i would like to ask if there would be any problems concerning activation since id be using the same Key of my...

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Last post by tinue
Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:32 am
huge Vista start menu - how to cut it?

Last post by Marin85 « Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:18 am
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by Marin85 » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:41 am

Hi,
the thread name speaks for itself: my Vista sart menu is huge compared to other installations I had. I disabled store a list of recently used...

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Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:18 am

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