Installing a new version of windows

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jodo2017 · #1 Post by **jodo2017** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:31 am

Hi,

I’m going to buy a new Thinkpad X40, but I have some questions about windows and the rescue partition.

The X40 I’m going to buy will have XP pro SP2 in Swedish and I really would like to change the OS to an English version. I have an original version of XP pro SP2 Eng. but what should I do with the rescue partition? Should I remove the rescue partition or can it be adapted to a new English version of Windows? (Can I somehow change the information in the rescue partition, so it installs the English ver. of XP next time I need to restore the system?)

Maybe there is a simpler way? I know that Microsoft has a MUI (Multilingual User Interface) add-on Pack for the English version of Windows XP. But I would still need to reinstall, because I’m getting the Swedish version with my X40.

What should I do?

/Jorge

#2 Post by **jdhurst** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:46 am

If you haven't purchase the machine yet, what about buying it from Bill, here, and having it shipped to you. I am given to understand via this forum that the international warranty may work for you. In any event, it would be US English as you desire. ... JD Hurst

jodo2017 · #3 Post by **jodo2017** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:31 pm

I'm getting a really good price for the X40 and it's on its way already.

selvan777 · #4 Post by **selvan777** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:45 pm

This is what I'd do:

Format the HDD, install the windows version I want (it can't be an IBM install meant for another TP), download and install the English version of IBM Rescue and Recovery from below.

IBM Personal computing support - IBM Rescue and Recovery
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... IGR-4Q2QAK

jodo2017 · #5 Post by **jodo2017** » Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:06 pm

Thank you very much!

I will try it out as soon as I get my computer.
I really hope it works.

Installing a new version of windows

Installing a new version of windows

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