Clean Install Guide (works for 32-bit or 64-bit)

[i3eezenotch]

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-61425

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-61412

Thanks!

[i3eezenotch]

repped btw

[i3eezenotch]

Also, do I need this:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...id=MIGR-4gxpeg

?

I figure the only power management related thing I need is this:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-61583

What do you tink? Thanks again!

[stallen]

OK... to start what PC and OS do you have? This is a Vista guide and those links you provided are XP drivers.

I'm still willing to help if you have XP. I'd say install the first one. It has a release date of May 2007. The second has a release date of Sept. 2005.

If you are trying to install Vista, be carefull to install Vista drivers and make sure you pick 32-bit or 64-bit depending on what you are installing.

Good Luck

[stallen]

Originally Posted by i3eezenotch

Also, do I need this:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...id=MIGR-4gxpeg

?

I figure the only power management related thing I need is this:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...cid=MIGR-61583

What do you tink? Thanks again!

Again, one of those is for XP and the other is for Vista. Make sure the driver matches the OS.

[i3eezenotch]

Sorry for yet another post but--

I don't see an active protection driver, trusted platform module driver, storage manager software, modem or a monitor driver up there in your list--how come? Oh, and is there a way to install the driver for he modem without the extra software? (I don't actually need netmeeting or anythign right?)

[i3eezenotch]

I'm installing XP--sorry I forgot to mention that :-/ ---lenovo x61

[i3eezenotch]

Originally Posted by stallen

Again, one of those is for XP and the other is for Vista. Make sure the driver matches the OS.

They are both for XP as well from what I see in the title?

[stallen]

Originally Posted by i3eezenotch

Sorry for yet another post but--

I don't see an active protection driver, trusted platform module driver, storage manager software, modem or a monitor driver up there in your list--how come? Oh, and is there a way to install the driver for he modem without the extra software? (I don't actually need netmeeting or anythign right?)

Active Protection is a Thinkvantage utility. I put my ThinkVantage advice on the bottom of the guide. As for the other drivers, just install all of the necessary drivers from the download page.

I don't have an X61 with XP so I don't know the specific drivers for that model. However, the concept is the same. Install all the necessary drivers from the download page. And, have a look at my ThinkVantage advice.

[i3eezenotch]

is the trusted platform module and storage manager software both thinkvantage things too?

Also, isnt the active protection thing important to making sure the hard drive stays in good shape? I thought that was a necessary install? ( I read your comments btw)