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    Possible to access Thinkvantage system restore from safe mode?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vilmosz, Feb 15, 2010.

  1. vilmosz

    vilmosz Notebook Consultant

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    I'm dealing with a virus issue and would like to restore my system to prior to the issue having begun. I can only boot up in safe mode. is it possible to access thinkvantage from safe mode?

    Thanks.
     
    vilmosz, Feb 15, 2010
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  2. Aleksei Vasiliev

    Aleksei Vasiliev Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can boot into safe mode but not ThinkVantage?

    Isn't ThinkVantage separate from Windows, and starts before the Windows bootloader?
     
    Aleksei Vasiliev, Feb 15, 2010
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  3. vilmosz

    vilmosz Notebook Consultant

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    are you asking a question or answering mine?
     
    vilmosz, Feb 15, 2010
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