Chapter 9. Preventing problems

This chapter provides information that can help you avoid common problems and keep your computer running smoothly.

Keeping your computer current

In some situations you may find it necessary to have the most current software programs, device drivers, or operating system. This section explains how to get the latest updates for your computer.

Select any of the following topics:

“Getting the latest device drivers for your computer” on page 95

“Updating your operating system” on page 95

“Using System Update” on page 96

Getting the latest device drivers for your computer

Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

You can download and install updated device drivers from the Lenovo Web site by doing the following:

Attention: Do not download updated device drivers from the Windows Update Web site. The device drivers provided on the Windows Web site have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected problems. Obtain updated device drivers from Lenovo.

1.Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Click Download & Drivers.

3.Select the machine type of your computer from the machine type list.

4.Click the category of device for which you need the device driver.

5.Click the appropriate device driver.

6.Download and install the device driver.

Updating your operating system

Microsoft makes updates available for the various Windows operating systems through the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. The Web site automatically determines what Windows updates are available for your specific computer and lists those updates only. Updates could include security fixes, new versions of Windows components (such as Media Player), fixes to other portions of the Windows operating system, or enhancements.

Attention: Do not download updated device drivers from the Windows Web site. The device drivers provided on the Windows Web site have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected problems. Obtain updated device drivers from Lenovo. See “Getting the latest device drivers for your computer” on page 95 for more information.

To access the Microsoft Windows Update site, do the following:

1.Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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4004, 3263, 3264, 4156, 3261 specifications

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