Is it possible to install Vista on a T540p ?

Hello gents,
Proud to be here as a new member.
Loyal Lenovo user, I've just bought for a couples of weeks a brand new T540p with its 3k display and Windows 7 installed. Wonderful machine...except for the clickpad I'm unable to use correctly.
My question is very simple. Can I install Vista on this machine since I don't see any specific drivers for this laptop on the Lenovo support page ? Should I go on every manufacturer's webpages to download those drivers ?
Thank you very much for your precious help !
Nicolas
«I'd rather be a man of paradox than a man of prejudice»
J-J Rousseau
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No. Vista is not supported for ThinkPads since 2012.

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