Restore factory settings from partition

[DJHingapus]

I just want to know if it is possible to restore factory settings on my x61 directly from partition without the use of cd's?? And if so how do I initiate it? I have installed xp now and wanns try vista again..

[Jackboot]

I believe you will need to use the predesktop area (rescue & recovery) and do a factory restore.

Since you've done a clean install of XP, you likely cannot boot into the predesktop area any more by pressing the blue thinkvantage button upon bootup. You will need to repair your boot sector:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 54483.html

Also see this thread:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=53361