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    how to perform clean install on t60

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by anna21, Jan 25, 2007.

  1. anna21

    anna21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi folks,

    received my t60 (2weeks before the supposed due date,wiiii)

    its loaded with so much crap, i would like to do a clean install and get rid of the 5gb hidden partition. is the any guide, url ?

    thanks !!!

    anna
     
    anna21, Jan 25, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You'll need a OEM Windows disc and set the hard drive to compatibility mode. You may need to slipstream the SATA drivers in as well. As an alternative you could just remove the programs you don't need. That's what I did anyway.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 25, 2007
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