Installing Security Software on Re-Imaged T40

[atct86]

I had to get a New HD for my T40. I used the re-image Cd's to rebuild by computer. I did this initially, and then did all the IBM updates. When i went to install the secuity software it said i need to restart. So i did, and I was never able to boot up again. It just frooze.

So i re-imaged again, and the exact same thing happened.

So i re-imaged again and did not install teh security software. Now for the past month its been working fine, but i want to be able to use the security software.

Has anyone experiencec anything like this? BTW, my security chip is on from the bios.

[Danny Manabat]

you have not mentioned what version of the security software you used.

i have used the client security software together with the security chip, and i have used 3 versions already. i'm planning to use the latest available. so far i have not experienced what you described.

i suggest you change to a different version. examine also the readme file that goes with the software. there may be some limitations listed or mentioned.

[atct86]

I am downloading the latest version from Lenovo's download program.

Should I have the security chip enabled, or disabled in the BIOS before installing?

[Danny Manabat]

you don't need to activate the chip before installing the software. during the installation sequence, the software will notify you that it needs to re-boot or restart.

when the laptop restarts, you will find that the security chip has been activated.

[atct86]

I got the software to install. And the thing popped up asking me to enable to chip,which I did.

However when i restart i keep getting asked if i want to enable it or not. It seems like it is having problems coming online.

Does anyone have any ideas?