Backing up your system
To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your
ThinkPad computer has the following features:
Note: These features are for Windows 98, Windows 95 and
Windows NT. If you are using a different operating system,
get the hardware device driver from the ThinkPad Web site
(see “ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board” on page 33).
The ThinkPad Software Selection CD
The Recovery CD
ConfigSafe
ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board
For more information about recovering lost or damaged software
“Recovering lost or damaged software” on page 109.
ThinkPad Software Selection CD
You can customize your system using this CD. It contains all the
software applications and hardware device drivers for your computer
in the Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT environment. It fea-
tures the ThinkPad Customization Center, which protects your data.
(To use the ThinkPad Software Selection CD “Using the
ThinkPad Software Selection CD” on page 109.
Recovery CD If you accidentally erase your hard disk, you can use the Recovery
CD to restore the contents of the preinstalled hard disk to what it
was at the time of purchase. (To use the Recovery CD “Using
the Recovery CD” on page 110.
ConfigSafe ConfigSafe is an application program for Windows 98, Windows 95
or Windows NT that periodically takes
snapshots
of your system
files. If you computer does not operate properly after you install a
new device driver or software, use ConfigSafe to restore the last
working version of your system files. Although it might not make your
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