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by robert213
Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Thoughts on Internet Browsers
Replies: 8
Views: 6464

Re: Thoughts on Internet Browsers

A few years ago, a few folks were recommending Pale Moon ..
viewtopic.php?f=57&t=126480
http://www.palemoon.org/

Is Pale Moon still a popular choice?

BTW: I have been happy using DuckDuckGo as my search engine.
by robert213
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Thoughts on Internet Browsers
Replies: 8
Views: 6464

Thoughts on Internet Browsers

I am in the process of reinstalling from scratch, 64-bit Windows 7 & SP1 on my set of Lenovo T61 machines. I would lke to hear everyone's thoughts on Internet Browsers. I have been considering: 32-bit Mozilla Firefox https://filehippo.com/download_mozilla-firefox/ 32-bit Avast Secure Browser https:/...
by robert213
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: Thoughts on AV, Firewall, and VPN
Replies: 3
Views: 8268

Thoughts on AV, Firewall, and VPN

I am in the process of reinstalling from scratch, 64-bit Windows 7 & SP1 on my set of Lenovo T61 machines. I would lke to hear everyone's thoughts on Antivirus and Firewall software. Would it be wise for me to purchase a subscription VPN service? I have been considering: Avast https://filehippo.com/...
by robert213
Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: UEFI / GPT - Please Help *Solved*
Replies: 6
Views: 8277

Re: UEFI / GPT - Please Help

Hi ,You have an internal SSD/HDD + ultrabay SDD setup and a USB SSD to be used as source you said right ? :roll: Does the USB SSD have a clone of the OS already in ? Yes, I placed the original SSD of my co-worker's HP Elitebook into a USB enclosure. Yes, I placed the blank SSD into my UltraBay Cadd...
by robert213
Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:18 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: UEFI / GPT - Please Help *Solved*
Replies: 6
Views: 8277

Re: UEFI / GPT - Please Help

Using the latest free version of AOMEI BackUpper. I put the original SSD from a brand-new HP Elitebook 860 in a USB enclosure. I put a never-used Samsung 840 PRO SSD in the Ultra-bay caddie of my T61. I performed a DISK CLONE without changing any settings. It appears that my mistake was choosing "D...
by robert213
Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election
Replies: 602
Views: 131803

Re: OK, now we descend into the STOLEN election

The question to ask is: Do all of us wish to live in a country where a few densely populated counties determine the outcome of our presidential elections? Biden won 477 counties, most of them urban. Obama won 689 in 2012. Trump won 2,497 counties -- many of them by a 70/30 margin. The Washington Pos...
by robert213
Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: UEFI / GPT - Please Help *Solved*
Replies: 6
Views: 8277

UEFI / GPT - Please Help *Solved*

A co-worker has purchased a new HP Elitebook 860. He knows that I prefer to clone the machine's original SSD, before the the machine is being used for daily use. This way, a person can easily restore back to the machine's original factory setup. So, I downloaded and installed the latest free version...
by robert213
Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61 Slim DVD USB Enclosure?
Replies: 2
Views: 2823

T61 Slim DVD USB Enclosure?

External USB Enclosure for IBM Lenovo ThinkPad T4X T6X 9.5mm DVD Optical Drive https://www.ebay.com/itm/272823332733/ The USB 2.0 External Enclosure could assemble your original 9.5mm SATA optical drive into an external USB CD/DVD drive, it draw power from USB port and no need extra AC adapter. Woul...
by robert213
Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:58 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T20-T23 & T30 Series. NOT for T25-Retro
Topic: My T30 Thinkpad is now a digital music player...
Replies: 3
Views: 9055

Re: My T30 Thinkpad is now a digital music player...

Hows the T30 doing now after a month robert123? I have been preoccupied with a couple of others projects. I was configuring one of my T61(s) as a Digital Recording Studio, using Presonus Studio One. It took awhile, but I figured out how to do a "non-internet" activation. But, I became distracted an...
by robert213
Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:26 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Keep Losing My SoundMax Drivers
Replies: 27
Views: 7353

Re: Keep Losing My SoundMax Drivers

Not knowing which SoundMAX driver you installed... For what it is worth... I have been using this SoundMAX driver with 32-bit Windows 7 on my T61 without any problems: SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio Provider: AnalogDevices Date: 10/4/2007 Version: 6.10.1.5510 I installed it from Lenovo's compr...
by robert213
Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Memory Upgrade for T61
Replies: 11
Views: 5800

Re: Memory Upgrade for T61

I have been happy with Patriot 4GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 from Amazon...
by robert213
Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Correct Display Adapter Driver for nVidia 4:3 T61??
Replies: 3
Views: 2525

Re: Correct Display Adapter Driver for nVidia 4:3 T61??

Now I am reviewing the Device Manager on my Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit Intel 4:3 T61 machine, I see that "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter" is installed as my Display Adapter, as well. So, I will install oss924ww.exe on my Intel graphics T61 and nVidia graphics T61 machines. Then, I will install 7ld...
by robert213
Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Correct Display Adapter Driver for nVidia 4:3 T61??
Replies: 3
Views: 2525

Correct Display Adapter Driver for nVidia 4:3 T61??

In the past, when I installed Windows 7 32-bit on my Intel 4:3 T61 machines, the Windows Install program correctly installed "Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.1)" as my Display Adapter (shown in Device Manager). Now, after I installed Windows 7 64-bit on my ...
by robert213
Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: IBM/Lenovo DVD/CD Player with USB 2.0 or higher interface
Replies: 0
Views: 853

WTB: IBM/Lenovo DVD/CD Player with USB 2.0 or higher interface

I am searching for IBM/Lenovo DVD/CD Player with USB 2.0 or higher interface. I would like to place a HDD in my machine's UltraBay.

To be used with T61 Thinkpad.
by robert213
Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: Marketplace - Forum Members only
Topic: WTB: CMOS Batteries for T30 and T61
Replies: 2
Views: 1254

WTB: CMOS Batteries for T30 and T61

I am searching for IBM/Lenovo CMOS Batteries for my T30 and T61.

If understand this correctly, both machines require FRU 02K6572.

I understand that CMOS batteries aren't commonly sold on this board.

Would someone know of a reliable source for IBM/Lenovo CMOS batteries (e.g. eBay, Amazon, etc.)?
by robert213
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:28 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T20-T23 & T30 Series. NOT for T25-Retro
Topic: My T30 Thinkpad is now a digital music player...
Replies: 3
Views: 9055

My T30 Thinkpad is now a digital music player...

My T30 Thinkpad is now a digital music player. I purchased Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio interface http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-2i4 I downloaded and installed "Windows driver for Focusrite Scarlette ver 2.5". Yes, it works fine with Windows XP SP3. I inserted my USB 2.0 B...
by robert213
Sun Jan 24, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...
Replies: 5
Views: 3298

Re: Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...

I've had a 1TB version die on me as in completely disappear on reboot, but that was with the older firmware than what's out there now. My preferred choice would still be SanDisk Extreme Pro. Your $$$, your call. Happy upgrading. Exactly, 500 GB and 1 TB capacity SSD(s) are expensive. Before I spend...
by robert213
Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...
Replies: 5
Views: 3298

Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...

Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...
running Windows 7 32-bit?
running Windows 7 64-bit?
running Middleton BIOS update?

Are there any negative thoughts regarding...
Samsung 850 Pro 500 GB SSD?
Samsung 850 Pro 1 TB SSD?
by robert213
Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: fast CPU comparison for 4:3 t61. . . .x7900, x9000 etc
Replies: 4
Views: 2731

Re: fast CPU comparison for 4:3 t61. . . .x7900, x9000 etc

theterminator93 wrote: FWIW the T7600 in my T60p gets a 5.6 and the T5600 in my T60 gets a 4.7.
and the T8100 in my T61 gets a 5.5 running Windows 7 32-bit.
by robert213
Sat May 30, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Device Manager, not see wired network adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 4216

Re: Device Manager, not see wired network adapter

I would check that the LAN controller is enabled in the BIOS. I verified BIOS settings... "Advanced" "Onboard LAN Controller" was already [Enabled] Allowed Windows Server OS to start up. Verified "Device Manager" No Question Marks. No Network Adapter Shutdown/Power-up/BIOS "Onboard LAN Controller" ...
by robert213
Sun May 17, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Device Manager, not see wired network adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 4216

Re: Device Manager, not see wired network adapter

I would check that the LAN controller is enabled in the BIOS. Did you actually try installing the Broadcom driver? It wasn't clear to me from your post. Yes, I ran... Broadcom BCM57788 Ethernet Controller Driver R282233.exe | Hard-Drive (130 MB) No, I have not run the driver install program for the...
by robert213
Sat May 16, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Device Manager, not see wired network adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 4216

Re: Device Manager, not see wired network adapter

I received a suggestion... Go into BIOS Setup, advanced settings. Locate "Integrated NIC" Set to "Disabled" Start Windows Shutdown Go Into BIOS Setup, advanced settings (second time). Locate "Integrated NIC" Set to "Enabled" I received another suggestion... Did "NIC" appear under Device Manager when...
by robert213
Sat May 16, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Device Manager, not see wired network adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 4216

Device Manager, not see wired network adapter

Background: A friend and I are learning to build a Web Services server. He has a Dell XPS 8300 i-Core 5 Tower. I have MS Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating System. I have learned that most common Windows Services (e.g. MS .NET Framework, and SNMP) are not automatically "turned-on" like as on Windows 7...
by robert213
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61, Win 7, Lenovo SoundMAX 7ka216 driver ??
Replies: 1
Views: 1898

Re: T61, Win 7, Lenovo SoundMAX 7ka216 driver ??

I uninstalled SoundMAX 7ka216.exe and re-installed using Windows Vista SP2 compatibility mode. It worked fine, until I restarted machine. Installing 7ka213.exe, instead. 7ka213.exe is working fine. ----------------------------- Uninstall ... [Control Panel][Programs][Programs and Features] "SoundMAX...
by robert213
Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: T61, Win 7, Lenovo SoundMAX 7ka216 driver ??
Replies: 1
Views: 1898

T61, Win 7, Lenovo SoundMAX 7ka216 driver ??

Are any other T61 owners having a problem with Lenovo SoundMAX 7ka216.exe driver with Windows 7? When I navigate to [Control Panel][Hardware and Sound][Sound], I receive: Audio Enhancements Problem Windows has detected that audio enhancements for the following device are causing problems: Speakers (...
by robert213
Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: WD Sata 160gb HD missing 11Gb!
Replies: 5
Views: 5434

Re: WD Sata 160gb HD missing 11Gb!

Off on a related tangent ...

Where did the dollar go?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_dollar_riddle
by robert213
Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: USB Mouse Conflicts w/ USB Keyboard in DOS
Replies: 31
Views: 15457

Re: USB Mouse Conflicts w/ USB Keyboard in DOS

----------------------------------- Could you tell me a little about that mouse relevant to the T61? Did you install drivers for it? Did those drivers conflict with the trackpad in any way or did they need to be sorted out? Currently, I am using my 32-bit Windows 7 SP1 machine (Still, all of my key...
by robert213
Sun Oct 05, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Thinkpad - General HARDWARE/SOFTWARE questions
Topic: LOL, You've got to be kidding me? Installing new AC cards..
Replies: 9
Views: 6255

Re: LOL, You've got to be kidding me? Installing new AC car

Smokestoomuch wrote:Thank you. Where can I find the Middleton download fix?
Please tell us the model of your machine ... e.g. R400, W500 and X200. (or you may wish to search appropriate forum for BIOS upgrades, yourself)
by robert213
Sat Sep 27, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T60/T61 Series
Topic: USB Mouse Conflicts w/ USB Keyboard in DOS
Replies: 31
Views: 15457

Re: USB Mouse Conflicts w/ USB Keyboard in DOS - Hirens a BU

Using a ps2 keyboard with the logitech usb mouse works. As long as that k740 is unplugged. But that isn't an ideal solution since I'm hooked on that keybrd because we can use it in low light. Mouse driver used is mouse.com dated 4/20/1998 (probably from Win98). Back to your keyboard concerns ... It...

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