Can´t install Vista SP1 on T61

dear all
i tried every trick i found in several internet forums regarding problems to install Vista SP1 on a T61 with failure message 0x800F0826. No chance to install.
Can anybody advise how I can be successful ?
Thx in advance
Tom

Hi!
Could you tell us whether it's a clean install of Vista or are you running a Lenovo pre-load? Also, are all your drivers updated? From my research there are two major culprits that can prevent an upgrade to Vista SP1 (either stand-alone or via Windows Update):
1) fingerprint reader driver
2) X3100 Intel graphics driver
However, the error you mention is known to Microsoft but they offer little in terms of a solution for this issue. Here's their explanation:
 http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Hel​p/2d96561c-0a7a-492a-b48f-8317cf4f1fde1033.mspx
Steve
Message Edited by icantux on 06-24-2008 03:20 PM

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