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    How to create R&R disk on my new T61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MDDZ, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. MDDZ

    MDDZ Notebook Deity

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    A month ago, I bought another T61 (T7500) with XP. The funny thing is that I cannot find a way to create Rescue and Recovery Startup Disk as well as Product Recovery Disk, which I was able to do for my previous T61.

    Here is what I did: Go to Start->Programs->ThinkVantage->Rescue and Recovery. I got a window in which I could only see three options:

    Back up your system
    Restore your system
    Manage settings.

    What I have done so far with this new T61 is simply remove some useless files.

    Did I miss something? Or something wrong with this laptop? Or Lenovo does not allow me to do so any more?

    Can somebody help me out?

    Thanks a ton!
     
    MDDZ, Feb 17, 2008
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  2. TheCynical1

    TheCynical1 Notebook Consultant

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    To create a set of "Factory Restore" discs, do the following:|

    Click Start Menu
    Go to "ThinkVantage"
    Go to "Create Recovery Media"

    At that point, you will be presented with the Recovery Media creation program, which will guide you through the steps to make your discs. It requires 1 CD and either 1 DVD (if you got the DVD-DL option) or a number of additional CD's (6-8, I believe, since I have the DVD burner, I'm not exactly sure).
     
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  3. MDDZ

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    TheCynical1,

    Thanks for your info. It really helps! I am kind of rusty in how to use Thinkpad now :)

    Cheers!
     
    MDDZ, Feb 17, 2008
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    No problem, glad I could be of help.
     
    TheCynical1, Feb 17, 2008
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