Reinstalling software
Reinstalling software
To back up your system or reinstall the operating system, your
ThinkPad computer has the following features:
Note: You can also get the latest hardware device drivers from th ThinkPad Web site (see “ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board”).
Ÿ The ThinkPad Software Selections CD
ŸThe Recovery CD
ŸThinkPad Web site or bulletin board
For more information about recovering lost or damaged software, see “Recovering lost or damaged software” on page 109.
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BIOS for your computer on the ThinkPad Web site:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad
You can also use the IBM bulletin board service.
For more information about electronic service and support, see “Getting service” on page 113.
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