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    driver cd

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hollyh, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    I have a question,

    If you write Lenovo, will they send you a cd of drivers for your laptop? I really don't want to download them individually. I ordered my laptop from cdw-g and it did not come with any discs.

    also, if you order from lenovo.com i assume they include a driver disc with the laptop, is this correct? i would like to do a clean install because i hate bloatware! thanks!
     
    hollyh, Jun 11, 2012
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  2. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Physical discs and their contents get old too fast.

    First do a clean install, then install network drivers from usb stick (of course you had them stored?).

    Then download the System Update software and run it, choose rest of the drivers/software you wish to install and that's it.
     
    KLF, Jun 11, 2012
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  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Actually all the Lenovo drivers are stored in the SWTOOLS folder on your root drive. Just copy the DRIVERS folder inside on to a USB Drive and you're done.

    Though KLF has a good point in regards to the System Update application to make sure everything is up to date.
     
    PatchySan, Jun 11, 2012
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  4. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    THIS.

    I'd like to take this opportunity to point you to the Hearst Guide. Also in PDF (4.6MB). :)
     
    Kaso, Jun 11, 2012
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