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    Thinkpad Rescue & Recovery back up file - will it work on non-thinkpad computers?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by junkeeroo, Apr 25, 2011.

  1. junkeeroo

    junkeeroo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    I'm just about to create a recovery file (on an external hard drive..and, yes, i'll get one more back up made too!), but I'm wondering...if I use the Thinkpad rescue and recovery software, will the recovery file later work on another non-Thinkpad laptop if I choose to change brands down the road?

    This is from Lenovo's download site:

    "The Rescue and Recovery 4.3 program might also work with other systems that meet
    the system requirements. However, no testing has been done with other systems
    and no support is provided for using the Rescue and Recovery program installed on any
    system other than the listed supported systems listed above."

    Also, is there any major difference between using the Rescue and Recovery or the back up software that comes with my Seagate external drive?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    junkeeroo, Apr 25, 2011
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    hantanbl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have tried rescue & recovery discs for X series on T series Thinkpad, it did not work. Trying on non Thinkpad will not work either
     
    hantanbl, Apr 26, 2011
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