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    Is the latest ThinkVantage System Update safe to use?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by slnotebook, Sep 25, 2009.

  1. slnotebook

    slnotebook Notebook Consultant

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    I just reinstalled the factory version of XP onto my T60. Then I downloaded and ran the latest ThinkVantage System Update, and there were maybe 20 or 30 updates that I can install. Some of those updates require you to uninstall your current version, and others need to be installed in a certain order. Can TVSU handle all that, or should I try to install the updates manually? Someone was saying that an older version of TVSU doesn't install things in the correct order.
     
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I avoid using this program and install things manually myself. I have hear mixed reports about it and it leading to problems. Maybe I am wrong but I have always used the manual method, where you download and install your own drivers(But I also take the drivers that Windows gives me sometimes on updates as optional).
     
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  3. StealthTH

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    I've never had any problems with it. I would probably only install 5 or 6 at a time, restart and rinse and repeat.
     
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  4. cn_habs

    cn_habs Notebook Deity

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    It has yet to cripple my system in case you are wondering.
     
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    I could never get it to work - maybe because I have had to replace my system board but wish that it would work fo rme.

    Gary
     
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    I use it (well, until i installed Win7 version) without any problem at all. It is very convenient to fetch new driver updates that way.
    I am waiting for a compatible Windows 7 version...
     
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