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    T61 Backup and Clean Install with R&R

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cn_habs, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. cn_habs

    cn_habs Notebook Deity

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    To make a long story short, I recently got my T61 15' 6465CTO and didn't find it fast enough.

    I made a backup with the ThinkVantage Productivity Center and later made another one with Windows(start-programs-accessories-system tools). Now I only have 100 gb of the 140 gb of hard drive available on SW_Preload C. Should I delete one of the backups?


    Taken from the sticky:
    Could anyone elaborate a little more on how to do a clean install from rescue and recovery?

    Thanks a lot for your help.
     
    cn_habs, Aug 26, 2008
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    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    you should try a clean install without R&R. this will give you the best results.
     
    techboydino, Aug 26, 2008
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    I really don't think I can pull it off in a reasonable amount of time and I really have a lot to do. I am just not very knowledgeable when it comes to this.
     
    cn_habs, Aug 26, 2008
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    Could somebody please help?
     
    cn_habs, Aug 26, 2008
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    Hit the blue button upon boot up as if you were performing a factory restore. I've done this once a long time ago, but explore the options until you find one called "Custom Install". Select this option and follow the instructions.

    Good luck.
     
    Arki, Aug 26, 2008
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