Total hard drive crash----h​ow to restore on a new hard drive?

Hello my name is Denes I am 72 years old and love my computer My hard drive had crashed and I am not familiar as to how to restore the Lento tablet section to my new hard drive. Windows 7 is functioning OK but I do not have full Lenovo x61 tablet functionality. Your help and advice will be appreciated----------------Cheers-----------------​----Denes

That helps, thanks.
You are asking about tablet functions, which ThinkPad exactly are we talking about? It maybe I need to move this thread to the board for Tablet systems as it's in the T series board at the moment which aren't Tablets.
it would be helpful if you could post the Type and Model Number this will help members to help you. Please do NOT post your s/n.
That said, in control panel > add remove progams or programs and functions, (where you can add remove software), there is an option on the left side to add / remove windows features. It may be that you need to select the feature you are looking for and let it install.
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