How To Reinstall Windows XP On A Lenovo Thinkpad X61s PDF Print E-mail
Written by Francua Smith   
Saturday, 12 September 2009 13:41
Do you have problems reinstalling Windows XP on your Lenovo Thinkpad X61s? Well, I know how painful the process can be - I've just reinstalled Windows XP on the exact same machine a few weeks back. Sometimes you want to do a reinstall because your machine crashed, sometimes you want to do it to make your system cleaner. Whatever the reason, here's a short guide to reinstalling Windows XP on your Lenovo Thinkpad X61s.
by FrancuaSmith


Do you have problems reinstalling Windows XP on your Lenovo Thinkpad X61s? Well, I know how painful the process can be - I've just reinstalled Windows XP on the exact same machine a few weeks back. Sometimes you want to do a reinstall because your machine crashed, sometimes you want to do it to make your system cleaner. Whatever the reason, here's a short guide to reinstalling Windows XP on your Lenovo Thinkpad X61s.

1. Back Up Your Important Data The first thing to do? Well, its to back up all your important data in the Thinkpad X61s. I cannot over-stress the importance of this step. If you forget to do this and something happens during reinstallation, well - its gonna be really painful.

2. Boot Up Using a Windows XP CD Once all your data is backed up, boot up your machine using a Windows XP CD. Its best to use an original copy of Windows XP rather than some bootleg. And of course, it pays to be legal with these things. 3. Re-install Windows XP Next, you should navigate to the setup option in the Windows XP CD that allows you to re-install XP. What I typically choose is to select the option to re-format the hard drive and install Windows XP. Once you're done, click OK and let Windows install itself. Go grab a cup of coffee and wait it out.

4. Install Your Important Programs Once all your information is backed up, boot Once Windows XP has been installed, you will want to instal you necessary programs. These involve stuff like Microsoft Office, Acrobat Reader, email customer or other necessary and indispensable software you frequently use.

Steps 1 to 3 above are more or less generic, meaning you can perform them on any model of laptop. If you are using the Lenovo Thinkpad X61s, then you should also proceed to install your Lenovo Thinkpad software and drivers at this stage (you can usually download these drivers from the Internet).

Conclusion And that's it! Once you've completed the above steps, you will have successfully reinstalled Windows XP on your Lenovo Thinkpad X61s. Of course, remember that this procedure can be used on all models of laptops - not only the Lenovo Thinkpad X61s. So until next time, fine fortune and satisfied computing!

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.

Francua Smith is a wise Computer specialist who has a lot of experience on laptop computers. He will help you to choose your own practical laptop computer.