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Thinkpad T22 - Recovery disks wanted.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 11:14 am
by Husky372
I bought a T22 from Tiger direct. I did not recieve a restore cd. I would like to find a restore cd. Would I be able to use the licence key on the bottom of the computer to activate the cd? If so anyone here have one they would like to part with?
Thanks
Kevin
MOD EDIT: Moved to Marketplace and edited subject line to help locate disks for you.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 11:21 am
by BillMorrow
restore CD's for thinkpads do not usually require the entry of a serial number or activation key..
someone here might have a copy they will send you for nothing..
some earlier T20 series restore CD's might also work well with your T22..
i have a copy of the linux version as installed on some T22's by IBM..
BTW, please enter your location..
you can do so by editing your user profile..
thanks
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 12:00 pm
by Husky372
I Wold like to get a restore cd. The one I got had Win2k installed. I would gladly pay for it.
Thanks
Kevin
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 8:38 pm
by skou
Husky, I usually just use an OEM full copy of 2000, when I reinstall. I have the restore discs for 2000, and XP, for the T23 as well as 2000 and 98 discs that work on the 20-22 stuff.
If you want a copy of my restore discs, let me know.
steve
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 10:42 am
by Husky372
Skou, I to have a full copy Of Win2k. My goal is to put the machine back to its original configuration. I mean all of the software that came with it, including the restore partition. If one of those disks you have can do that, I would love to get a copy. Let me know how the cost.
Thanks
Kevin
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 4:22 pm
by t20user
I would like a set of Win2k restore discs for a T22 and T23 if anyone has them.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 4:26 pm
by tfflivemb2
I have the Win2K disks for the T23. If you PM me with your address, I can send you a set.
EDIT: Removed BT info.
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 6:33 pm
by skou
BillMorrow wrote:restore CD's for thinkpads do not usually require the entry of a serial number or activation key.
Usually, no.
I tried to use the XP discs I have, on my T23, and it DID ask for the activation key.
Bill, could I talk you out of a copy of your Linux install? Do you think it would work on a T23, too?
steve
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 12:18 am
by skou
T20user, send me some contact info. (Like an address.
) I've got both sets.
steve
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:37 pm
by Ted_E
tfflivemb2 wrote:I have the Win2K disks for the T23. If you PM me with your address, I can send you a set.
EDIT: Removed BT info.
re recovery disks: A friend has just bought a T23 with XP and would prefer to have W2K. Can I install W2K from a recovery disk for him. The reason is he would like to run both windows and eCS (ne OS/2) and 2K is more compatable. I'm running both 2K and eCS on my T23 with no problems. My T23 came with 2K preloaded and no recovery disk.
Ted
PS: I seem to recall something I saw here about making your own. Any hints where to find it?
Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 9:48 pm
by skou
Husky372 wrote:Skou, I to have a full copy Of Win2k. My goal is to put the machine back to its original configuration. I mean all of the software that came with it, including the restore partition. If one of those disks you have can do that, I would love to get a copy. Let me know how the cost.
Thanks
Kevin
Kevin, I tried an install, using my restore disc, and it was pretty much the same as the full generic copy of 2000. I still had to download the T23 specific drivers from IBM/Lenovo.
Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 8:36 pm
by Husky372
Thanks skou I got a copy from someone on Ebay. Worked perfectly.
Kevin