drivers for T42 after reformating

[Frankie]

Hi everyone,

I need to reformat my Thinkpad T42 laptop. What is the best procedure for properly reinstalling all the drivers? Should I go to lenovo website and just install Thinkvantage? Any tips and recommendations?

Thank you
François

[ausmike]

Giday Frank*....
Not sure what/Which OS you are planning to (re)install ,,,,,well in some ways it dont matter...as you have a very relaible T series machine...
Having done a few reformats over my lifetrime(19+yrs of T&Wseries)....
BEFORE FORMAT:
a) Make Backup (via R&R) if desired; note all other Keys etc of other apps... etc
b) Download and create DRIVERS of relevant OS&model from here:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... -MATRIX#hp
((this is just in case your cannt get to net due to hardware issues etc etc ,,,as FULLset of drivers would fit on any CD!))

AFTER FORMAT:
OS Installation process completed....
a) FIRST INSTALL ALL WINDOWS UPDATES ...before installing any'virus'apps etc
b) install Virus
c) Install Thinkvantage Systems Update:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... VSU-UPDATE
d) Install all Updates from Lenovo
(note - I personally dont install any OTHER THINKVANTAGE items - not even Wireless Conn. Toolbox etc etc ,,, as most of these you can do without and often items in windows work better especially in win7

..hope this helps
Enjoy!

[Frankie]

Thank you Ausmike,

I will install XP prof. What does R&R mean in "make backups via R&R"?

François

[ausmike]

Hi Frank*...
R&R....Link > read all about it
http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/think/thinkvan ... overy.html


Good luck ....and happy Holidays

[Frankie]

Happy Holidays