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    T40 Windows intstall problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Robert Choban, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. Robert Choban

    Robert Choban Newbie

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    I have a T40 IBM Thinkpad, (2373-MU2). I have installed a new version of Windows XP with service patch 2, everything looks good during the install, but when I go into Device Manager I see no entry for Network or Display. What I do see in Yellow with question marks under Other devices is:
    ? Ethernet Controller
    ? Multimedia Audio Controller
    ? Network Controller
    ? PCI Modem
    ? Unknown device
    ? Video Controller (VGA Conpatible)

    I have checked my Bios and everything looks turned on
    This PC was working before I installed this windows XP, this was a new windows XP install and not an ugrade, I did format the Hard drive, not sure if the could have caused my problem?

    Would appreciate any suggestions
     
    Robert Choban, Dec 5, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    That's because you don't have the drivers installed for the devices. If you saved a copy of the IBMTools folder they will be in there or you can download them from Lenovo's website.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 5, 2007
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