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08.08.2008 at 11:17AM PDT, ID: 23633583
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Restoring IBM thinkpad t42 back to factory settings

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Microsoft windows XP pro, IBM thinkpad T42

This IBM thinkpad t42 has been a complete nightmare, i had just closed a another question on here as i had messed up the system file which has now stopped the laptop from booting into windows.  Safe mode doesn't work, last known configuration doesn't work, I've tried everything, i can't even do a system restore as there isn't any, so my only option now i think is to re-install.

This laptop was an ex work laptop that has been given to me so i was hoping not to have to re-install as there's software on there that i would like to use but after going through endless workarounds and tutorials nothing seems to work.  

So what i'm hoping for is that there's a recovery folder on this laptop that will enable me to do a repair install, but i can't seem to access it.

Pressing the Access IBM button upon powering up only gives me the option to enter the bios, it doesn't give me access to any recovery options, pressing F8 at startup brings up the options to start in safe mode and other type startup options but no recovery.

There is a folder on the C: called minint that does contain a system32 folder and other things that look like windows files including a setup.exe, so not sure if this could be it and how would i get the installation going, or is there another way?
Answered By: f-king
Expert Since: 03/19/2004
Accepted Solutions: 421
f-king has been an Expert for 4 years 9 months, during which he has posted 1999 comments and answered 421 questions. f-king is just one of 2081 experts in the PC Laptops Zone. 4 experts collaborated on this answer, which was graded an "A" by the asker.
 
 
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