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    Uninstall Turbo Memory disabling tool

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by JabbaJabba, Nov 11, 2009.

  1. JabbaJabba

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    I recently clean installed XP on my X61s which has 1GB Intel Turbo Memory installed.

    I then installed the disabling tool driver from Lenovo to remove the exclamation mark in device manager.

    Later on I decided to physically remove the turbo memory module as it is probably only adding to the heat build up in the cramped space underneath the palmrest.

    Everything still works fine and no issues whatsoever. But since I am an anal clean install freak I am wondering if I can uninstall the disabling tool driver somehow?
     
    JabbaJabba, Nov 11, 2009
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    if you don't have it inside anyway then of course
     
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    Maybe I was not clear enough. What I meant to say was: How can I uninstall the disabling tool - not whether or not I should.
     
    JabbaJabba, Nov 11, 2009
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    It should be in the Uninstall Programs from Control Panel.
     
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    Thanks, if only it was that easy.

    Guys, I don't mean to sound arrogant, but although not on programmer level, I am not a complete beginner.

    Anyone out there who has actually done this before? I am thinking perhaps inf removal?
     
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    Ok I understand your point, but the thing is, I did try and uninstalled it from the Control Panel as recommended by Intel. However, I did a fresh format a couple of days later due to other issues. Here's a portion of the Read_Me from the Intel Turbo Memory Driver:


    *11 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

    1. On the Start menu, select the Control Panel.

    2. Open the 'Programs and Features' applet (you may first
    have to select 'Switch to Classic View').

    3. Select 'Intel(R) Turbo Memory and Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager'.

    4. Right click, select 'Uninstall/Change' and execute.

    5. The Windows Automated Uninstaller* wizard opens with message
    'Welcome to the Uninstallation Program'. Click on 'Next'.

    6. The Windows Automated Uninstaller* wizard executes and uninstalls
    the software. Click on 'Next' to continue.

    7. The Windows Automated UnInstaller* wizard states that the system
    should be restarted. Click 'Finish' to continue and restart the
    system.
     
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    Thanks for the effort, but it sounds to me that you are referring to the Intel Turbo Memory management software for Vista.

    I am running XP where Turbo memory does not work and referring to the Turbo memory disabling tool: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-68244

    I am trying to find out if I can uninstall this.
     
    JabbaJabba, Nov 11, 2009
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