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    X61/X61s with XP

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Nanaki, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. Nanaki

    Nanaki Notebook Evangelist

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    I've searched the forums but haven't found anyone posting their how-to or specific experience with installing XP on either the X61 or X61s.

    I am considering purchasing one of these for my father's business, but being able to run XP is a must.

    Can anyone post, link or comment on installing XP on the X61 series?
     
    Nanaki, Aug 9, 2007
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  2. JabbaJabba

    JabbaJabba ThinkPad Facilitator

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  3. Nanaki

    Nanaki Notebook Evangelist

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    I will probably get my TZ towards the end of the month. I hate waiting.

    They don't give you the option of XP in Australia, so I guess I will have to install it all for him.

    Thanks for the help.
     
    Nanaki, Aug 9, 2007
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    It isn't hard at all to install xp. Just make sure you have all the drivers you need.
     
    gridtalker, Aug 9, 2007
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    Just make sure you have another computer/OS to download drivers, or download them before you do a reinstall. XP Pro didn't recognize the ethernet, wireless, or modem on my X61s. All i had in my Network Connections folder was firewire :( .
     
    ebrius, Aug 9, 2007
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