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For 32bit Vista the readme for the BIOS update suggests that you install the Microsoft hotfix first.
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs...s/7luj08uc.txt
However, that is a hotfix that is required is not public yet
From the Lenovo BIOS update text:
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NOTES
- If you use Windows Vista, before applying this BIOS into the system,
you should install Windows Vista KB 937500. The informaiton of
KB937500 is located in the following Microsoft's site.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937500/en-us
To verify if KB937500 is installed properly,
1. Click Start button and go to Control Panel.
2. Find 'Programs and Features' and click. If this option is not
exist on the window, choose Classic View to find it.
3. On 'Tasks' pane, click on "View installed updates".
4. Verify that KB937500 is included in the list of installed updates.
Here is the email from Microsoft:
WARNING: This fix is not publicly available through the Microsoft website as it has not gone through full Microsoft regression testing. If you would like confirmation that this fix is designed to address your specific problem, or if you would like to confirm whether there are any special compatibility or installation issues associated with this fix, you are encouraged to speak to a Support Professional in Product Support Services.
The package is password protected so be sure to enter the appropriate password for each package. To ensure the right password is provided cut and paste the password from this mail.
NOTE: Passwords expire every 7 days so download the package within that period to insure you can extract the files. If you receive two passwords it means you are receiving the fix during a password change cycle. Use the second password if you download after the indicated password change date.
Package:
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KB Article Number(s): 937500
Language: All (Global)
Platform: i386
Location: ( http://hotfixv4.microsoft.com/Window...l_i386_zip.exe)
Password: CdnjOcG
NOTE: Be sure to include all text between '(' and ')' when navigating to this hot fix location!
I ended up installing the new bios update without doing this hotfix, b/c it is not available and I found out about it afterwards. I am really wary about bios updates because I had another computer that I wrecked because we lost power during a bios update
Should I be worried at all? Thanks
hotfix required for new bios? concerned
Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by eyecon82, Sep 21, 2007.
