Has anyone successfully upgraded a Lenovo 3000 N100 to Windows 7?

I have a 3000 N100 with 2 GB of memory on Vista. Do I need special drivers or firmware changes to successfully upgrade to Windows 7 (32 bit)? I know I can't increase the memory and am getting a lot of paging with Vista. Thanks for the help.

You can see my 11/18/2009 post.
The upgrade to windows 7 has been easy on both the Lenovo N100 Notebook (exception - soundMax audio drivers) an an E-Machine Desktop.
I still have no Notebook DVD audio - seems that there are no SoundMax Win 7 drivers and the Vista compatible option doesn't work.
The Desktop has Realtek and Win 7 drivers are available so every thing now works OK.
We did lose functionality for a 1996 game for which no patch will be made - it wants to control the graphics display and apparently can't use the Win 7 10yrs newer drivers.
Our HP AIO Printer worked with the Win 7 included Drivers but I needed to download the Win 7 files to have the HP programs (Update, Scan, Fax, etc.,).
The Desktop was done with the Upgrade option, the Notebook with the Custom one.

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Installing Windows 7 on my Lenovo 3000 N100

Hello!
I have Lenovo 3000 N100 with Windows xp.
I want to install Windows 7 on my computer and I have some questions:
1) Is it possible to install Windows 7 over my computer?
2) I have paratition C and rescue and recovery hidden paratition. As a part of Windows 7 installation I have to format drive C.
If i format drive C my paratition will be deleted too? I mean, after Windows 7 Installation will I have the option go restore back to original factory settings (Windows xp) by getting into ThinkVantage by clicking the Lenovo Care Button during startup?
3) Will I be able to get Windows 7 compatible drivers for my computer? (Sound, Intel graphics, wireless card and etc)
Thanks!

Windows 7 works well on the N100 with 2 GB ram,
and a dual core CPU.
If you do not change the size of c: partition,
Lenovo Care Button may still work. I do not know for sure,
as I never used it on my N100s.
Also make sure you have burned recovery disks,
in case the button does not work.
It is also a good idea to create a "disk image" using
a program like Acronis True Image, or similar before
installing another OS. This would be stored on a external hard drive.
There are also various free imaging programs available
on the web. This has been my preferred method.
As for drivers, I only needed to install Audio, and Card Reader
drivers. Win 7 had built-in drivers for the rest, and windows update
found some newer versions. Your results may be different,
due to the different versions of the N100 hardware.
So with some planning, Win 7 works quite well on the N100,
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Has anyone successfully used the Intuit Quicken compatible with Lion upgrade for investment tracking?

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Lenovo 3000 N100 notebook cannot connect to my wireless network

Hello,
this is my first post. I am new member. I also am a very novice/amateur computer user and so I need some help from some pros or anyone that has experienced a similar problem and can help fix my laptop. I have a Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop model number 0768 6EU. About a week ago I updated/downloaded a bunch of software upgrades from Lenovo's website recommended for this computer. Prior to this download I was able to connect to my wireless home network. But after the download of various required/recommended software upgrades it no longer connects to the wireless home network. my other laptops connect so I know that it is not my wireless router. I have tried various things recommended by the ThinkVantage access connection on my computer but I get the following on that: signal strength: 0%, status: disconnected, IP address: not assigned. I also ran the diagnostic tools and it gave me the following: connection status: disconnected, cause: wireless stack initialization failed, error code: 118, recommended action please check the wireless driver installation. I even went to the Intel wireless 3945 abg hardware properties window and pressed the tab to revert back to the prior driver for the wireless card. I would appreciate any help. I know this message/post is long but it is the only way I can explain what is going on

Hi
I have this problem also with my Lenovo 3000 V200.
Sometimes when I boot up the PC it will connect to the network and everything works just fine.
At other times, after boot, the "wireless stack initialization failed, error code: 118" problem occurs
and the only way to solve it seems to be a PC restart. Nothing else I do will bring the network up.
If I study the Networking tab in Task Manager it indicates that no adapters are available (wired eth.
access also fails). At a few occations connectivity have failed alltogether (i.e. a reboot have not solved
the problem). Last time this occured I had to reinstall the complete system (from a previous backup)
to get networking up.
I have tried different versions of Access Connections (5.02, 5.12, 5.21) and the same problem occurs
at seemingly random instances in time. This is obviosly a problem with the Access Connections software
since the Wireless networking works fine when I let windows manage it...
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Lenovo 3000 N100 - Stays on just for a very short time

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2) Both Memory Modules
3) Power Adapter (power brick)
4) Hard Drive
5) Battery
Still the same results. I am not thinking that the CPU may be either bad and/or it is heating up. I am not sure how the fan on this unit is supposed to behave. In other words, I am not sure if it is supposed to be on all the time or not. When I first power the system up, the fan comes on just for a few seconds then goes off and never comes back on again. I assume that is because this unit's fan is supposed to come on only when needed although not sure.
If anyone has any ideas and/or any feedback on anything I have written above, I would greatly appreciate your input.
Thank you.

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Has anyone successfully got a refund on graphics card fault

My Mac Mini (mid 2011) purchases in February 2012 has died. The graphics chip has gone and the display is some funky colours at boot before it crashes and reboots. I'm unable to login at all, even via safe mode.
It's almost 3 years old to the day and i'm covered by UK law for 6 years. But has anyone successfully got a refund or replacement?
I'm concerned they might want to take it in to test and try to repair it, but presumably that would mean an entirely new motherboard and i can't be without a Mac (my main computer) for so long. Do they even make / have in stock Mid 2011 Mac Minis anyway? I'd guess not.
Should i go ahead and buy a new one with the reassurance i'd get some money back?
I've made no alterations to the mac other than to upgrade the ram from 4GB to 8GB.
thanks

Apple never mad a promise to replace the Mac. Only to fix your OR replace at Apple's option.
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you can also
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Has anyone successfully managed to get VZW to raplace Fascinate with a different phone?

Has anyone successfully managed to get VZW to raplace Fascinate with a different phone?
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I love my Fascinate, but not when it can't get calls. I would prefer to have a Fascinate with
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I successfully got a swap out of my Fascinate with a Droid Incredible 2.
I private messaged VZW agents on these forums the following message and through the course of 3-5 days I successfully was granted an expception and allowed to swap out my device (with no contract extension or upgrade eligiblity extenstion). This was after several phone calls and numberous wasted hours trying to convince them the Fascinate was not a good phone.
If I have been rude in any way during this message, I sincerely apologize, I did not mean it. I am a frsutrated owner of a bad piece of electronics. I am aware it is not VZW's fault, but I think you need to stand beind the phones you sell and rectify situations that are bad.
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The have been number rous issues with my original phone and the replacement (certified replacement) phone I have gotten. These issues include, but are not limited to:
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3 auto reboots
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5. not receiving calls/texts
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I am asking to be allowed to swap my Fascinate for another, DIFFERENT model of phone. I am fine if that is a refurb, as long as it is a DIFFERENT model of phone and not a Fascinate. I know this is possible because users on your very own forum are stating it has been done. I am asking it be done in my case
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Has anyone successfully printed on Konica Minolta Magicolor 2530DL on Mac OS X 10.9

Has anyone successfully printed on the Konica Minolta Magicolor 2530DL after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.9?
Also has anyone successfully printed on the Epson EPL-5700i after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.9?

I realize that most people tend to visit the forums to report problems rather than visit the forums to report successes after an upgrade. And I appreciate John Blanchard1's taking the time to reply to my posting.
Dakoda mentions problems printing to a Konica Minolta C280 and the thread that John Blanchard1 posted refers to problems printing to both Konica Minolta BizHubs (C652 & 501).
However, the existence of these problems with other KM printer models does not let me know if anyone has been successful printing to the Konica Minolta Magicolor 2530DL after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.9 or even if anyone has had a problem with printing to the 2530DL after upgrading to 10.9.
On October 28, 2013, a Konica Minolta technical support agent told me -- after checking with his supervisor -- that regarding the Konica Minolta Magicolor 2530DL that they will not be upgrading the 2530DL printer driver. In fact they have not upgraded the driver since 10.6. I learned on their support site that the 10.6 driver has continued to work with 10.7 and 10.8. They have not yet updated their support site for compatibility of their line of printers with 10.9.
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Mysterious shutdowns on Lenovo 3000 N100

I have a Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop around two years old. Half a year ago its battery when dead, and I've been running on AC power since. However, that doesn't seem to be enough anymore.
The computer has begun to shut down randomly for no apparent reason - sometimes during boot, sometimes after a couple of minutes, sometimes after several hours or more.
I'm using Ubuntu as my operating system after Windows went haywire, and haven't experienced any trouble with it so far.
Ideas, anybody?

Exactly same here...............solution?
I run lenovo n100 on ac power.If battery is inserted it is detected but shows not charging on windows 7.
After few minutes the laptop switches off without any indication within a second. And then if I switch on again with/without battery same thing repeats. To over come that I hav to Restore the system in Safe mode.
So we can conclude there is no Hardware problem.

Two big problems that have effectively made my Lenovo 3000 N100 an expensive paperweight.

Okay, I have two problems with my laptop, which I know are unrelated:
1. My laptop's battery died about a month ago. It will not hold a charge, and unplugging the system will immediately shut off the system. This is identical to symptoms as per the battery issue attached to the top of the forum. However, this battery issue occured after even the extended warranty expired.
2. My laptop will now spontaneously, inexplicably shut down between 3 - 5 minutes after turning it on. It acts as if the system was suddenly unplugged.
Between these two issues, this has effectively crippled my laptop. The first issue limits it to the power outlet. The second makes it completely unusable. The system runs normally until it spontaneously shuts down. Because of the time it takes until it shuts down, I doubt I can use Lenovo's warranty check tool online. Because of this, I can't even get the serial number (as the warranty sticker is worn down to the point of illegibility.
First question: What can be done to repair it?
Second question: Is it under warranty? It is a Lenovo 3000 N100.
Please let me know ASAP. This is a very problematic issue for me, and I'm really unhappy that a less-than-two year old system has died, and I hope that this can be resolved.
Message Edited by TheEDFLegacy on 02-17-2009 07:53 PM
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Sorry message is for TheEDFLegacy....

Lenovo 3000 N100 0768 DKU Battery problem

Lenovo 3000 N100 0768 DKU Laptop has battery issues. The battery shows 75% & total battery power remaining @ 76%.
The battery charge does not change when connected to the system with the AC adapter. The system will only function with the AC adapter attached. The system will not function on battery alone.
Is there some type of battery re-calibration available? My husband checked the battery with a meter that shows that it still does have power. The battery is a Sony LION; the original one purchased with the computer.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions offered!
Rita

Try this link: Troubleshooting battery issues - 3000 Family notebooks:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-63099
If that is unhelpful, there is battery troubleshooting info on page 27 of Lenovo 3000 N100 and N200 Hardware Maintenance Manual.
The manual supports Lenovo 3000 N100 (MT 0689 and 0768) Lenovo 3000 N200 (MT 0769)
See this link for the manual
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-63486
Hope this helps!
Thank you
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Windows XP Pro
T5500(1.66GHz), 1.5GB RAM, 80GB 5400rpm HD, 15in 1024x768 LCD, Intel 950, CDRW/DVD, Intel 802.11abg wireless, Modem, 10/100 Ethernet, IEEE 1394, 6c Li-Ion batt.

Missing Drivers - Downgraded from Vista Home to Windows XP Pro SP3 - Lenovo 3000 N100 Notebook

Hey,
I have a lenovo 3000 N100 as well and recently downgraded to Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3.
However, I have a lot of hardware drivers missing (yellow question mark) -
1) Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus
2) Base System Device (listed thrice so I'm guessing there are three separate drivers needed)
3)Network Controller
4) Video Controller
5) Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
I have no audio or wireless either. Lastly, I have spoken to lenovo and they asked me to download some drivers from lenovo.com. I did and also downloaded every possible driver for XP on the lenovo site but still had no luck.
I would really appreciate any help/guidance you can offer. I have exausted all resources at this point.
My email is xxxxxxxxxxxxx so feel free to reach out to me there as well.
Thanks a ton.
Kabir
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Message Edited by JaneL on 03-29-2009 09:46 PM

Hey, I have a lenovo 3000 N100 as well and recently downgraded to Windows XP . However, I have a lot of hardware drivers missing (yellow question mark) - 1) Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus2) Base System Device (listed thrice so I'm guessing there are three separate drivers needed)3)Network Controller . I have downloaded some drivers from lenovo.com. I did and also downloaded every possible driver for XP on the lenovo site but still had no luck. I would really appreciate any help/guidance you can offe.. My email is [email protected]
so feel free to reach out to me there as well. Thanks a ton.
Deepshikha

Has anyone successfully used a "WD My Book for Mac" via NAS (plugged into USB port on router) as a Time Machine back-up drive?

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Given the nature of backups, my recommendation has always been to use a strategy that is unequivocally supported by Apple. As you already determined Apple Support unequivocally informed you that your proposal will not work, unless your router is an Apple AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule.
The exhaustive list of devices supported by Time Machine amounts to the following:
AirPort Time Capsule's built-in hard disk (any model)
External USB hard disk drive connected to a Time Capsule (any model)
External USB hard disk drive connected to an AirPort Extreme (current model only)
A hard disk drive directly connected to your Mac
That is all.
Use whatever backup device you want, but you should be aware that this site is full of reports of misery from hapless individuals who had been using NAS devices for Time Machine backups, only to find that they were incomplete, corrupted, or useless when they were required. Apple won't care if you lose your data while using a Time Machine configuration specifically excluded from their technical support documents.

Maximum size for Hard Disk in Lenovo 3000 N100

I have the Lenovo 3000 N100
it came with 100 GB Hard Disk 5400 RPM
What is the maximum Hard Disk that can be used. Can it be of 7200 RPM or only 5400 RPM?
Thanks for possible reply
Abraham
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@ortegaluis: my hard disk crashed a few days back (i have 3000 n100 and currently running the machine on a 1 gb pen drive )
was planning to buy a 320/500 GB hdd : seagate or western digital or hitachi (since hitachi was the one intially installed)
Could you please tell me, which one would be best? (it seems you have experience in the field)
Do i need to look for specs any other than these: 7200 rpm, 2.5" ?
Thanks
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Has anyone successfully connected an AEBS to the new Panasonic TVs with built-in WiFi? If so, please describe the requirements and process. Thanks.

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If you wish to use the cellular capabilities of a device, you will need a SIM (unless the carrier uses CDMA which doesn't use SIMs) and you will have to pay a cell carrier. No cell company provides service for free. The only way you will get free Internet is via WiFi to a free and open WiFi access point, as sometimes is offered in public buildings or by some businesses.
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