T61 probs.... (long..)

OK, I don't have a big problem but some. The initial time it took to boot up the computer was about 10 mins. I thought that subsequent reboots will be faster, and they were, but not by much (2-3 mins boot up)

I also made the mistake of updating ALL my drivers at once AND leaving my notebook unattended for about 1.5 hours. When I came back to it, I had some errors on the screen (the one I remember was with configuration of wireless driver)

Yesterday, I tried to uninstal some programs (MS office, Norton, and some password protection/security programs by IBM). And after the uninstal, I was getting an error message (SQL library...)

So, I decided, since the notebook was still new, to re-do the complete system restore, to the original factory setting.

It took me about 2 hours to do. BUT I noticed that network controller did NOT have a driver installed. I had to go online to find that driver, which I thought was weird. (I mean, should not the notebook leave a factory with all drivers installed?)

At any rate, I have found the driver BUT my boot up is still slow, though I noticed that I get to the screen where my wallpaper is displayed in about 10 sec, and it takes another 20-30 sec for desktop programs to appear and for the processes to stop loading.

here is the annoyance. During the original windows registration, it asked me for a password, and I left the field blank. Now it asks me for a password each time I boot up. I leave it blank and it proceeds, but why does it ask me for a password.

question 1 - HOW do I stop my computer for asking me for a password during boot up?

question 2 - I get the annoying IBM program aksing me to create admin password. I need to cancel it everytime I boot up.

How do I uninstal this program?

To speed up my computer, which IBM softwares can be discarded? I also have Norton AV pre-installed (it appears to be). Though what's weird is that I have AV application, but even though I cancel Norton SetUP, I still get a windows message telling me that my Anti-VIrus is OFF.

Question 3 - how do uninstall Norton, simply from Add/Remove programs?

Question 4 - (last one) - is there a way to return this product to IBM if all else fails WITHOUT restocking fee (since I don't believe I deserve to mess with these issues on a BRAND new machine)? If so, I may consider another notebook by Lenovo but if not, I'll loose my $150 and chaulk it up to bad experience.

 

A good place to start would be with the clean install guide linked at the top of the forum with a sticky it is a great way to start out with the machine you want. In regards to the TPM security (which is asking for password creation). You could disabled it in Bios. But I would start with the clean install. Fix one problem at a time, or you WILL end up with a mess.

 

I forgot to mention that I have XP pro. Does the clean install apply to WinXP also, or just Vista?

 

Hmm good question his guide is for Vista. I am not sure how to save the activation for XP. I would imagine not since there isn't an anytime upgrade disk for XP. Although if you could find an XP disk and save the activation it would. Otherwise you'll probably have to call in, and have them reactivate over the phone. Good question though. I guess my long answer results in a NO.

 

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