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Keystroke/Typing Delay

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:05 am
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by Ken Fox » Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:29 pm

I've recently been using my Z61T for writing MS Word documents, emails, and for filling in some web forms. I've noticed some significant keystroke...

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Thu Feb 22, 2007 4:05 am
t60P blackscreen on battery after BIOS Update 'failure'

Last post by Lazarus « Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:12 am
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by KDeering » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:22 pm

Running WinXP and just recently did a System Update that put all my drivers current.
Install History states that BIOS Update (2.09-1.07)...

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Last post by Lazarus
Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:12 am
Advice wanted on replacing cracked LCD

Last post by mitchellst « Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:08 pm
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by benrg » Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:59 pm

After a recent international flight, I discovered that my Thinkpad (T40, 2373-72U)'s screen had cracked. It's still usable (the backlight is fine),...

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Last post by mitchellst
Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:08 pm
Do it yourself CPU upgrade on a T60p

Last post by Lazarus « Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:54 pm
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by Lazarus » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:23 pm

Hi !

Is it possible to upgrade a 2 or 2.16GHz Thinkpad T60p to a 2.33GHz system via simply replacing the CPU?

I'm talking about a Core 2 DUO system...

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Last post by Lazarus
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:54 pm
Fingerprint software version 5.6.0.3307

Last post by Wiz « Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:38 pm

by Wiz » Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:38 pm

Anyone that installed this version of the fingerprint software and got it working without any problems?
I been using version 5.5 without any...

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Last post by Wiz
Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:38 pm
Are aftermarket batteries safe to use?

Last post by Uatu « Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:12 pm
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by Uatu » Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:27 pm

Hello all. Does anyone here use aftermarket LIon batteries in their Thinkpads? I have to replace the battery on my A21p. After checking on eBay, I...

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Last post by Uatu
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:12 pm
Best way to partition a harddisk?

Last post by mhm « Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:04 pm
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by makeitcount » Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:41 pm

What's the best way to partition a harddisk speaking of prefered size. Meaning that partition C for XXX should be atleast 10 gb and partition D for...

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Last post by mhm
Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:04 pm
is there such as thing as a expresscard blanking card?

Last post by hiyel « Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:53 am
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by skanky » Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:59 am

i've a t60 which is using a soundblaster zs notebook card in the lower pcmcia slot, above that there is a expresscard slot which is sort of half open...

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Last post by hiyel
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:53 am
LCD Brightness settings

Last post by Kyocera « Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:24 am
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by Kyocera » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:35 am

Both my T60 and R52 do this:

when I come out of hibernation >open laptop>press on button
they come on at the lowest LCD brightness level, I have...

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Last post by Kyocera
Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:24 am
ThinkVantage Button -- Won't Accept Windows Password

Last post by think2much « Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:07 pm

by think2much » Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:07 pm

I just tried using the blue ThinkVantage button on my X60 while booting. The system asked for my Windows password. Every time I entered it, it...

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Last post by think2much
Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:07 pm
Micron Ram question

Last post by tfflivemb2 « Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:31 pm
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by Wingnut » Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:27 pm

Hi,

Is Micron RAM a good choice for my TP or should I stick with an IBM authorized stick with a FRU number on it?

Thanks.

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Last post by tfflivemb2
Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:31 pm
need help - z61m - cannot get smart info from harddrive

Last post by jkahng « Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:06 am
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by jkahng » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:43 am

Hello everyone,
I'm new to thinkpads and this forum, i've had my z61m for 2 weeks now and so far i love this machine except for the flex in the lcd...

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Last post by jkahng
Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:06 am
Port replicator p/N for T60

Last post by gator « Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:51 am
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by gator » Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:45 am

Is p/n 26R9065 same as 250510W? Will 26R9065 work with a T60?

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Last post by gator
Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:51 am
is it possible to install a bluetooth module into a thinkpad

Last post by setherd « Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:35 pm
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by setherd » Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:04 pm

Hi, I'm new here and have been reading a lot. Ihave decided to get most likely a T43 or T60. I'm trying to keep my costs down and often find a good...

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Last post by setherd
Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:35 pm
Eratic battery behavior

Last post by mikey pizano « Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:10 pm

by mikey pizano » Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:10 pm

Ok, I have a model 570 but I don't think that matters. The battery LED will flash orange meaning bad battery, but sometimes it will glow steady and...

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Last post by mikey pizano
Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:10 pm
Software Installer

Last post by Hotbrick « Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:55 pm
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by venik » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:17 am

Has anyone from IBM or Lenovo looked at their so called SOFTWARE INSTALLER? It is an insult to the users. It tries and fails to update programs and...

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Last post by Hotbrick
Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:55 pm
Exclude wireless networks

Last post by jdhurst « Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:17 pm
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by ramcelroy » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:13 pm

Is there any way to prevent AC from connecting to certain wireless networks. When I connect wirelessly at home, AC will sometimes connect to my...

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Last post by jdhurst
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:17 pm
Wlan working with 60% power only?

Last post by GomJabbar « Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:19 pm
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by ilarip » Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:43 am

Why my WLAN wont work with full power? I mean that maxium signal strength is 60% altought im next to the WLAN-station...

I have installed latest...

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Last post by GomJabbar
Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:19 pm
Fn+F5 - Wireless toggle won't work, new T60/Atheros ABGN

Last post by raceannouncer « Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:22 pm
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by crawfordna » Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:08 pm

Hi all,

New thinkpad owner here, just picked up a new T60 widescreen (8744) with the Atheros abgn wireless card.

I'm coming off of a fresh build....

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Last post by raceannouncer
Wed Feb 28, 2007 10:22 pm
Overly sensitive keys*anyone!

Last post by dorronto « Fri Feb 16, 2007 4:07 pm
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by dorronto » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:01 am

I have a R31 laptop that works perfect, except for the z key. It's overly sensitive. Meaning, if you just slightly touch it, a row of z's appear. Any...

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Last post by dorronto
Fri Feb 16, 2007 4:07 pm
How to know if an TP 760ed will boot from the CD aft format

Last post by Claes « Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:15 pm

by Claes » Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:15 pm

Hi,
I am in a situation where I have to format the HD in my TP 760ED.
I do not have an Floppy so I have to use my CD to install the OS.

How can I be...

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Last post by Claes
Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:15 pm
Where to buy black screw covers

Last post by dorronto « Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:47 am
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by The Spirit of X21 » Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:24 pm

Hi folks,

Does anyone know where I could find the sticky black screw covers for the T4x and T2x machines?

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Last post by dorronto
Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:47 am
Any way to emulate unsupported video resolutions? Windowed?

Last post by pianowizard « Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:30 am
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by BlueDevilTide » Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:47 am

I currently have a 19 widescreen as an extended desktop with my T23. I have the T at 1024x768 and the monitor as 1600x1200 but stretched to fill the...

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Last post by pianowizard
Wed Feb 14, 2007 1:30 am
Lenovo System update

Last post by Deckard « Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:55 pm
Replies: 12
by milkster » Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:34 pm

I'm having some problems with System update on my T43 (2668-72U) machine. When i start System Update, it comes up fine and then i just hit the next...

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Last post by Deckard
Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:55 pm
2nd hdd adapter and wiered windows behaviour

Last post by dorin « Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:44 am
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by dorin » Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:49 am

hello,

my problem is quite wiered.. i got a 2nd hdd adapter but is not working as i thought it'd..

when booting without hdd adapter windows sees C1...

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Last post by dorin
Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:44 am
Lenovo Website

Last post by JaneL « Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:48 am
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by newyorkpaulie » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:01 am

I lost the URL for the Lenovo site that lists all the TPads and their specs. Can anyone point me in that direction please? Thanks!

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Last post by JaneL
Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:48 am
Wireless networks with different IP's

Last post by wymiatacz « Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:38 am
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by wymiatacz » Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:47 pm

Hi everybody,

I often use wireless networks, and unfortunately I must use different IP addresses for each network. I have saved my networks and...

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Last post by wymiatacz
Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:38 am
Got my CDRW-DVD drive today .... still getting error message

Last post by Terrahawk « Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:57 pm
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by Purcy » Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:00 pm

When I installed the new IBM drive today, I still get the messages that Windows found new hardware, but then I get a last message saying that Windows...

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Last post by Terrahawk
Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:57 pm
Memtest86+ problem

Last post by rkawakami « Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:48 pm
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by WildThink » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:29 pm

I am trying to use Memtest86+ v1.65. This is my first laptop, a Thinkpad 600X I bought used and I am wanting to check the RAM Memory Modules I am...

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Last post by rkawakami
Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:48 pm
WiFi getting dropped with SSID Not Broadcast

Last post by carbon_unit « Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:39 pm
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by Ken Fox » Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:01 am

I'm having a weird problem with my Z61T.

I have a Buffalo g router, recent vintage, that I'm able to use well with other laptops, however, with my...

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Last post by carbon_unit
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:39 pm
Extended Warranties; another option

Last post by Ken Fox « Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:17 pm
Replies: 1
by Ken Fox » Mon Feb 05, 2007 6:11 pm

If you buy your Thinkpad using a premium level credit card, at least in the United States, you receive additional warranty coverage from the card...

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Last post by Ken Fox
Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:17 pm
Travelstar 7K100 7200 rpm/100GB and vibrations

Last post by Numian « Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:56 am
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by Numian » Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:45 pm

Hallo!

I have just replaced my old 4200rpm/40GB disk in my R40 (2722BDG) with Travelstar 7K100 7200 rpm/100GB.

All in OK, but can hear some...

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Last post by Numian
Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:56 am
HPA partition deleted ? (N100 0768)

Last post by oneill333 « Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:54 am
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by oneill333 » Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:57 am

Hi, Im a newbie with laptops. I tried to install Solaris last days and I think deleted my HPA partition.

I have to mention that:

- I have installed...

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Last post by oneill333
Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:54 am
What´s this for? (pic!)

Last post by Hotbrick « Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:54 am
Replies: 3
by Hotbrick » Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:18 pm

I was just wondering what the oval next to the status indicator is for......
Anyone??

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Last post by Hotbrick
Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:54 am
Cleaning tips

Last post by darbyflier « Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:58 pm
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by Muse » Wed Jan 24, 2007 2:45 pm

I read the Cleaning Tips FAQ, but have additional questions. I've had my 1st laptop (T60) well over a month and done no cleaning yet.

I have a...

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Last post by darbyflier
Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:58 pm
rescue and recovery 4.0 setup

Last post by Talon88 « Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:56 pm
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by kccheng » Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:46 pm

it ask me to download and run data migration utility from lenovo web site before installing. but i can't find it. anyone?

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Last post by Talon88
Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:56 pm
The amazing, self-healing TP?

Last post by Nigellus « Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:35 pm
Replies: 24
by pjc30943 » Sun May 15, 2005 1:47 am

Here is a strange question for you. Strange in that I am not even sure of what exactly is going on, and if my imagination s running wild, etc.
So,...

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Last post by Nigellus
Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:35 pm
Thinkpad warranty questions...

Last post by thespeakerbox « Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:32 am
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by thespeakerbox » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:27 pm

I just bought my t43 off ebay. It's in excellent condition, but i noticed that when i lift the laptop up unevenly , a ripple effect happens somewhere...

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Last post by thespeakerbox
Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:32 am
RAM compatibility

Last post by pianowizard « Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:05 pm
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by gunston » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:10 pm

can one 4200 clcok ram slot into a in 2700 clock motherboard?

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Last post by pianowizard
Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:05 pm
Could My New Drive Be Bad?

Last post by Ken Fox « Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:25 am
Replies: 2
by ArtShapiro » Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:03 am

I just received an 80 gig Hitachi 7K100 unit from an eBay seller who had allegedly purchased it to replace a thought-failing disk that turned out to...

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Last post by Ken Fox
Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:25 am
ThinkVantage System Update

Last post by kulivontot « Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:56 pm
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by taob » Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:19 pm

I've been running my X40 (2371-8EU) for almost three years now, all of it quite happy. Last night, I was having some strange wifi connectivity...

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Last post by kulivontot
Fri Feb 09, 2007 12:56 pm
Standby Indicator Light Stuck

Last post by r0tto « Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:57 pm
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by r0tto » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:02 am

I have a new r60. The standby indicator light is stuck on even though my computer is no longer in standby mode. The light stays on even if I shut...

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Last post by r0tto
Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:57 pm
fingerprint reader logon problem?

Last post by lev « Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:22 am
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by skanky » Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:46 pm

i've configured my T60 with the fingerprint software, i have also set bios/hdd passwords.

for arguements sake, my bios password is 123 and my...

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Last post by lev
Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:22 am
Is my security chip dying? Then what?

Last post by wackydan « Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:57 pm
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by Weasel » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:56 am

I just bought a used T41, which is like a new best friend AND a pony rolled into one. I love this thing. (In fact, if I'd known how much I'd love it,...

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Last post by wackydan
Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:57 pm
New thermal notebook cooler

Last post by dsigma6 « Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:00 pm

by dsigma6 » Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:00 pm

ThermalTake iXoft fanless notebook cooler

You'll find this on a million different sites, I just picked this one. It's tough to tell by the picture,...

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Last post by dsigma6
Wed Feb 07, 2007 3:00 pm
Is there an inbetween between a 1024x768 and 1400x1050 LCD?

Last post by kulivontot « Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:24 am
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by fefrie » Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:03 am

Call it the goldilox syndrome, but with a 14 lcd, xga doesn't quite fit all the information I need on one screen, and everything is too small and...

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Last post by kulivontot
Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:24 am
rollback to factory wlan driver and access connections

Last post by GomJabbar « Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:49 pm
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by krcmd » Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:03 am

How do I rollback my wlan driver and access connections to factory?

thank you!

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Last post by GomJabbar
Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:49 pm
challening bios update

Last post by dunk « Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:27 am

by dunk » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:27 am

i've got a thinkpad 760xd with a bios date of 1997. it's got a 4G disk and the system doesn`t recognize partitions over 1G. also, it`s got no floppy...

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Last post by dunk
Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:27 am
A21m wireless connect drops signal every 15 minutes

Last post by Ianski « Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:36 am

by Ianski » Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:36 am

My daughter has an old Thinkpad A21m which gets light use for e-mail and web-browsing. She has a D-Link DWL-G650 wireless PCMCIA card installed -...

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Last post by Ianski
Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:36 am
PerfectDisk 8 is Hyperactive

Last post by Bob34 « Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:14 pm
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by think2much » Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:59 pm

I'm using PerfectDisk 8.0 on my X60. When I run Process Monitor to look at file and process activity, PerfectDisk is constantly creating lots of...

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Sat Feb 03, 2007 10:14 pm

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