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    The thinkvantage power manager!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rockyspk, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. rockyspk

    rockyspk Notebook Geek

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    I have just install Windows XP on my T400. But i can't install the thinkvantage Power manager :( :( :(
    Please help me to solve this problem!
    When i try to unpaked the pack power manager the screen like this:
    [​IMG]
     
    rockyspk, Feb 17, 2009
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  2. Dreamer

    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Download it again...
     
    Dreamer, Feb 17, 2009
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  3. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    Did you try downloading it again???

    It sounds like you got a corrupt installer.
     
    jonlumpkin, Feb 17, 2009
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    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Dreamer, Feb 17, 2009
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  5. rockyspk

    rockyspk Notebook Geek

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    :) thanks all!! I downloaded again and it work !

    Thanks again!
     
    rockyspk, Feb 17, 2009
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  6. lordvader

    lordvader Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a Software like - Thinkvantage Power Manager
    for others who dont have ThinkPad :(
    Need it on my Laptop
    Please
     
    lordvader, Aug 15, 2009
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  7. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    hahahha, things like this (bad download) sometimes happens.

    i wonder why you didn't try re-downloading it again, instead of posting on this forum. :p wouldn't it be easier that way? :D
     
    wobble987, Aug 15, 2009
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  8. Dreamer

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    I'm not sure that he remembers why he made this thread 6 months ago, but you could still hope that he does and would answer you... in another 6 months. :D
     
    Dreamer, Aug 15, 2009
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  9. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    A very good question, I would be curious to know as well. I think most just use the power management that their OS allows them to configure.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 15, 2009
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  10. The Fire Snake

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    OMG, I didn't even look, it is 6 months old! :eek: :D
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 15, 2009
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  11. MidnightSun

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    I can't name one single app, you'll probably have to use a combination of several tools. If you want the large battery icon in your taskbar, BatteryBar is a good freeware tool to look at.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 15, 2009
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  12. wolssiloa

    wolssiloa Notebook Geek

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    Yes I know this thread is half a year old! But I really want to know, is there software for other laptops that let you set battery thresholds? This one feature for Thinkpads is totally worth the premium over other laptops.
     
    wolssiloa, Aug 15, 2009
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  13. StealthTH

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    I'm going to say no on a hunch for this feature. The reasons being is the Lenovo Software settings for the thresholds is saved to a chip in the battery and not stored in software. It completely functions on the custom hardware inside of the computer. That reason alone makes it reasonable to be a Thinkpad only feature.
     
    StealthTH, Aug 15, 2009
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  14. pem69

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    Well, it's possible, but it would definitely require manufacturer-specific software. So check the various computers you're interested, and see if such software exists.
     
    pem69, Aug 15, 2009
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  15. jonlumpkin

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    Going to have to agree with this one. The threshold data is written to the battery and is not tied to Windows (e.g. you can set them in Windows, reboot, and Linux will respect them). As a result, you need a battery and/or a notebook charging circuit that supports these thresholds; if not, you are SOL.
     
    jonlumpkin, Aug 16, 2009
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