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    Yesterday's Windows 7 update's ill effects on T400

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by receph, Oct 15, 2009.

  1. receph

    receph Notebook Evangelist

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    Did anyone have the same problem? Before yesterday morning my 9-cell battery was giving me 9-10 hours, now it has gone down to 6-7.
    Also, my internet seems slower, though this could be fluke with the ISP in my area.

    What say you?
     
    receph, Oct 15, 2009
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    elixiash Notebook Consultant

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    It could very well be just a fluke. Just monitor it over a couple of days to see if its the case. Personally, I never set to auto update as some of MS's patches may have a very undesirable effect which makes me wonder whether they're extensively tested before they're released.
     
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    Lew Notebook Deity

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    No issues here, but I also haven't had any need to run via battery since the updates.
     
    Lew, Oct 15, 2009
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    You still getting that? Could be just a random thing.
     
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  5. receph

    receph Notebook Evangelist

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    wirleaon: In fact, I got that after two reboots but things went back to 'normal' after the third. So I'm guessing something else.

    elixiash: No, it was not an automatic update, heck no. But they don't say: "might could screw with your T400's power mgmt". :)
     
    receph, Oct 16, 2009
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    I disabled Windows Updates on my T400 until I install all of Lenovo's finalized W7 drivers.
     
    usapatriot, Oct 16, 2009
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