T400 with windows xp

I've ordered T400 with windows vista(without XP downgrade). Will I be able to install windows xp on it? I mean will you provide drivers for windows xp too? I understand hybrid graphics switching does not work on XP but apart from that, will there be XP drivers for sound, graphics, card slots etc. ?
another quick question, can I expect 3 hours of battery life with a 4 cell battery in balanced mode with wifi, bluetooth on?
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I'm reviving this post since I'm having the same issue. Windows XP and hangs on during shutdown. Yesterday I installed around 30 updates using the ThinkVantage program. Maybe is the Power Management Driver, BIOS update, who knows. Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks.
jongsun209 wrote:
Hi,
I also have same exect problem for my T400 (after installing new audio driver).
No fixes found yet, but system restore (prior to new audio driver installation) at safemode worked for me.
(since windows can't shutdown normally on regular mode).
Hopefully this helps.

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Creating recovery media for T400 with Windows 7

I have a brand new T400 with Windows 7 Pro in factory condition. I purchased a larger hard drive and extra RAM to install myself. I successfully added the RAM, but I'm having trouble creating the recovery media to transfer to the new hard drive. When I go to ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, I only have the option to create Rescue Media, not Recovery Discs. I was able to create 1 CD with the Rescue and Recovery media on it, but not the OS, applications, etc.
Am I missing something? Is there a way for me to create the Recovery discs and thus actually use the hard drive I bought (and have back up in the event of a hard drive failure)?
Thanks in advance!
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Coyotered, welcome to the forum,
as you have a factory install you should see in the start menu an entry for Lenovo Tools, has three red blobs as an Icon, click on it and it will open a window offering you several options including creating restore media. Alternatively you can open Computer and double click the Q drive, this should then offer you the opportunity to create the discs.
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Multiple ethernet networks show and the internet doesn't function on T400 with windows 7 64bit

Hello all we are having an issue with several T400 notebooks which i hope someone can help with.
the first symptom is no internet connection on the wired port-wireless has been turned off so it doesn't interfere with testing.
the network and sharing center shows multiple networks on the local area connection, one work (a domain), one public why the public one is there i don't know.
ipconfig shows it is getting an ip and dns through dchp and they are proper but two gateways are showing up one proper the other 0.0.0.0 this is where it is dying (i think)
i've done a route -p delete 0.0.0.0 but it doesn't persist through reboots for some reason.
so every reboot you have to run the route -p delete (administrative cmd prompt required) and then a release and renew and it works properly until it is next rebooted.
Does anyone know a way to get rid of the 2nd network? Beside the "public network" shows local area connection same as beside the work network if i disable one it disables the adapter and neither works.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Stephen

Hi, I found a solution which worked for me. After installing vs2008 I got some extended error messages which stated that the lenove config databases are currupt. So I removed all database and xml files of the lenovo directorty where the pc-doctor
wolle wrote:
Hello, I'm using a T410 with Windows 7 professional german 64bit.
All Lenovo drivers/bios, MS hotfix are up2date.
When the Thinkvantage Tool is starting up I get two different messages.
The first nonsense error message stated:
"Das ursprüngliche Systemprofil wurde unter Einsatz von Deutsch zusammengestellt, aber ihr Computer
benutzt derzeit Deutsch. Dies kann einen unzutreffenden Bericht zur Folge haben. Um einen fehlerfreien Bericht zu gewährleisten, stellen Sie bitte Ihre ursprüngliche regionalen Einstellungen ein: Deutsch".
After clicking on the button "diagnostic" and waiting ~30sec. a message will appear, that the program doesn't function correctly and close pcdr5cuiw32.exe.
I reinstalled the Lenovo Toolbox many times, dis- and enabled the .net framework 3.51.
Any idea? Thanks.
Wolle
Fehlerbucket 1042642550, Typ 5
Ereignisname: CLR20r3
Antwort: Nicht verfügbar
CAB-Datei-ID: 0
Problemsignatur:
P1: pcdr5cuiw32.exe
P2: 6.0.5450.12
P3: 4b7c85d1
P4: libAsapiCSharp
P5: 0.0.0.0
P6: 4b066e59
P7: e18
P8: 30
P9: System.ApplicationException
P10:
Angefügte Dateien:
C:\Users\wolle\AppData\Local\Temp\WER3AC0.tmp.WERInternalMetadata.xml
Diese Dateien befinden sich möglicherweise hier:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\AppCrash_pcdr5cuiw32.exe_8cd648aeacc4a6bcff206ecfb8786fd35bf8737d_0972952e
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is saving his results. Now the hardware check is working fine without any error message, regards Wolle

T400 with Windows XP, freezes on shutdown

Hi, I recently purchased a Lenovo T400 laptop (originally with vista) and installed Windows XP on it. I installed all the drivers one by one from the lenovo website, and verything works nicely- except for one hitch. When I go to shutdown or restart, it starts shutting down and then at the screen "windows is shutting down" everything freezes in place. I cant move the mouse and it won't shutdown no matter how much time I give it. So I have to manually shut it down using the power button. I was wondering if anyone has encountered this problem before and know of a fix? Thanks very much,
Thio

I'm reviving this post since I'm having the same issue. Windows XP and hangs on during shutdown. Yesterday I installed around 30 updates using the ThinkVantage program. Maybe is the Power Management Driver, BIOS update, who knows. Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks.
jongsun209 wrote:
Hi,
I also have same exect problem for my T400 (after installing new audio driver).
No fixes found yet, but system restore (prior to new audio driver installation) at safemode worked for me.
(since windows can't shutdown normally on regular mode).
Hopefully this helps.

T400s with Windows 7 RTM doesn't have undock option

I just purchased a T400s, scrubbed it completly and installed Windows 7. I'm gradually installing Vista drivers in hope of getting some advanced functionality. I also purchased a Series 3 advanced dock.
The Start menu doesn't show an undock option.
Is there a specific driver that enables this functionality?
-Bill

Hmm, I was wondering how you were going to pull of the installation of ThinkVantage and the Service volume after a complete wipe with a retail copy of Win7.
Is there such a 'blessed' upgrade path? Perhaps new OEM discs that have it for restore?
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Intel My Wifi Technology on Lenovo Thinkpad T400 with Windows 7

I am running Access Connection 5.62 and is able to create a wifi connection using Intel My Wifi Technology with my laptop. Other wireless devices such as iphone and laptops are able to connect to this wifi and able to obtain an ip address. However, these devices cannot access the internet through this wifi connection.
I have the Intel Wifi Link 5300 AGN card for my laptop.
Anybody knows what is the problem?
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Do you need to enable internet connection sharing in windows?
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Restrict wifi to 802.11b on T400 with windows 7?

Hi Folks, I need to restrict connection of my intel 5300 to 802.11b at work (g is flaky for some reason). On XP, access connections would let me restrict my mode to 802.11b. In my new Windows 7 installation, however, I can't figure out how to make that happen. Is there any way to restrict my wifi to 802.11b in Windows 7? Thanks, a T400, 2764-CTO Intel 5300 AGN Windows 7
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Ashenkin,
Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum located here http://tinyurl.com/9fhdl5 . It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You may want to check the threads available there for additional assistance and feedback.
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How to run Lenovo t400 with Windows XP in safe mode

Hi guys,
I caught a Spyware Portection Virus this morning while i was doing research on fish disease. The virus isn't letting me run any programs except Internet Explorer. I have found the program to delete it but I need a way to run it so the best way is to run Windows XP on safe mode. So how do you run windows xp in safe mode. I can't access the Microsoft Configuration program (msconfig). Any ideas of how to work through bios to boot up in sade mode?

Hit F8 at the splash screen

T400 with Windows 7 hangs on boot

This problem crops up every couple of months. After installing something, including Windows updates, the thing appears to re-boot properly. However it hangs immediately as soon as I try to launch any application. Nothing at all works. Sometimes I can re-boot in safe mode and roll back the system, but sometimes the only way to get the thing working is to hand it over to the techs who re-install Windows. Has anybody else seen this problem? I have googled it for months but come up empty. Thanks.

run the hdd diagnostic tool from the bios menu.
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Intel Wimax 5350 not working with windows 7/t400

As someone who uses server 2008 on my desktop, when i received my t400 a few days ago i balked at the idea of using vista. so i decided to download and install 64bit windows 7 (from vista 32bit...i did a clean install though...i believe). i had not heard of anyone having trouble with wireless drivers in windows 7 and indeed intel states on their website that windows 7 will automatically install the drivers for the 5350 wireless card.
unfortunately, when windows 7 installation was complete the drivers were not installed and i did not have internet access. so i had to take the usb wireless adapter from my desktop and plug it in to access the internet. windows update did not fix the issue. so i installed the visa 64bit intel drivers and windows told me that my wimax device was recognized, the drivers were installed, etc.
except the wireless card still wouldn't work! currently under network adapters it is listen as local area connection 2/network cable unplugged/intel wimax link 5350. i don't understand this...shouldn't it be listed as a wireless network connect as my usb adapter is?
i think the problem might be that under device manager, i do not have a driver for network controller, pci serial port, or pci simple communications controller.
this is quite frustrating and i really regret not having put more thought into this windows 7 installation.
thanks for the help
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I've got a T400 with a Intel 5350 and Windows 7 x64, I downloaded and installed the
Intel® PRO/Wireless and WiFi Link Drivers-Only for Windows Vista* (3298KB) and the
Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility for Windows Vista* 64-Bit (9206KB) from the website listed below.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com
Furthermore, my "Intel(R) WiFi Link 5350" and "Intel(R) WiMAX Link 5350" listed in the "Network Adapters" category, I dont have any "Wireless Network Connect" category at all.
Hope this helps!
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T400 shutdown unexpectedly with windows 7

Pls I need urgent help on this.
I have a T400. Machine Type is 7434-A43. It came with Windows XP which over the cause of use I have upgraded to Service Pack 3.
Yesterday, I did a new installation of Windows 7 Ultimate. Since then I have been having these intermittent 'shutdown' on the system. No blue screen, warning or error message shows. It just goes off like a light bulb.
I have installed all the necessary drivers, I have updated versions of both Power Manager and Power Management driver. So I dont know what the problem is. I searched the web and I discovered a host of other T400/T400s/T500 users who had the same problem after upgrading to Windows 7.
I never had this problem with windows XP. Also it seems the 'shutdown' doesn't happen on battery, only when I have an AC adapter in, battery installed or not. I have tried different Power Options to no avail. I have updated the BIOS to the latest yet to no avail.
I hope this problem has been solved by now. Pls I need urgent solution, the laptop is kind of useless right now.
As I said earlier I use a T400, Machine Type is 7434-A43.
Thanks in ADV.
Anu
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Share Experience - T400 pre-installed with Windows 7

Hi,
I have recently ordered a new T400 pre-installed with Windows 7. I am yet to receive my laptop which I am eagerly waiting for, however, I would like to know what has been the experience (good / bad) from the people who have already received thier systems. This will help me check out on those aspects when I receive my system.
Not sure whether it was a good choice to select 32 bit OS -> Comments please.
Thanks in advance.
Following is the configuration that I have ordered for as it appears in my order status
01. INT.CORE2DUOPROCT9600
02. GENUWIN7PROFES.32
03. GEN WIN 7 PRFS 32 US EN
03. 14.1 WXGA+ TFT, W/ CAMERA
04. INT.GRAPH.MEDIAACCELX4500
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09. DVDRECORD.8XMAXDUAL,ULTBAY
10. EXPR.CARDSLOTXN7-1M.CARDR.
11. INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
12. INT.WIFI LINK5300
13. INTG.WIR.WIDENET UPGRAD.
14. 4 CELL LI-ION BATERRY
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fundoo77 wrote:
Not sure whether it was a good choice to select 32 bit OS -> Comments please.
IMNSHO, always go with a 64 bit OS. With Win 7 32 you will probabaly be able to use all of your RAM, but if you add more RAM at some point you won't be able to use it without going to a 64 bit OS.
A 32 bit system can address 4G of address space but Windows tends to reserve the top 1G (more or less) for addressing installed (and future) peripheral devices and graphics card RAM. Any RAM above ~3G simply goes to wast.
Just my $.02. You asked...
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Purchase a T400 with different language

Hi,
When purchasing a T400 can I have it preloaded with Windows in Spanish or dutch?
Thank you,
Vinny P

Hi Vinny,
I think lenovo CSR will give you best and definite answer on this. You can contact them on phone, you can find contact number on their website.
Hope it helps.
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Problem with windows 7 Upgrade website

Hi, I recently purchased a Thinkpad t400 with vista installed in it. I am eligible for free upgrade to windows 7.
But when I try to click on "Request Upgrade" button in "https://ebiz3.mentormediacorp.com/LenovoWindows7Upgrade/Select_Lan.aspx", my web browsers (both IE and firefox) warned me saying the web site is untrusted (the cetrificate is not verified.).
Could you please guide me with proper links?
-Satya

satyabodharao wrote:
But when I try to click on "Request Upgrade" button in "https://ebiz3.mentormediacorp.com/LenovoWindows7Upgrade/Select_Lan.aspx", my web browsers (both IE and firefox) warned me saying the web site is untrusted (the cetrificate is not verified.).
Welcome to the forum!
That is the company that is handling the upgrade orders, and the link doesn't raise any red flags here with my copies of IE7 or Chrome.
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Laptop-TV: HOW TO CONNECT T400 with the TV (not HD)?

Hello guys,
I would like to connect my three years old Lenovo T400 ( with VGA) with the TV (I will use the same connection with the DVD player...with my PC was OK because I used a video card ...well...is impossible with the laptop...)
No ideea what to do...what to buy...how to do it...if it is possible with my laptop...
I checked on the Lenovo site..Docks&Port replicators for T400...only 2 options with DVI...not on the TV...and here... http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-70321.html ...and...someting about display port...not on my laptop...
There are other solutions regarding TV?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Have a nice day!
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no...the T400 has only the VGA output...I bought a cable which has on the first end ...VGA input and on the other end ...the standards jacks (red,yellow,white)...was not working at all...also I found something here...http://www.shopiogear.com/store/iogear/en_CA/pd/productID.196475400/categoryId.42447600...is with an external DVI at the end...will check now if there are some cable with internal DVI and on the other end composite jacks...thanks for your help.

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