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IBM Lenovo Thinkpad Rescue & Recovery

Quick & Easy Online Ordering Process for your specific Thinkpad Model / Type

Most IBM (now Lenovo) ThinkPad laptops no longer come with recovery cds or even operating system installation cd-roms. Replacing the cds, on the expense of ThinkPad users, is a hidden service partition that contains all the recovery images and files, and provides interactive rescue and recovery predesktop workspace, which is an operating environment specifically designed for rescue and recovery operations independent of the Windows operating system.

The problems with the ThinkPad’s service partition are that it’s easily taking out some 4 to 5 GB of precious hard disk space. Beside, since it’s residing on the harddisk itself, when the harddisk is spoilt, the recovery partition will be gone too. If you change the hard drive, the Rescue and Recovery partition will not be available on the new harddisk too, so there is no way to restore the ThinkPad to the original factory state pre-load only just as when it was manufactured.

So it’s wise to create the ThinkPad product recovery cd. To get hold on the recovery cd, there are several ways:

1.   Create Rescue Media or Product Recovery CD

Go to “All Programs > ThinkVantage > Create Rescue and Recovery Media”. Then select your desirable type of rescue media. To create recovery CD, check the “Create a set of Product Recovery Discs now” and then click “OK” to start the creation process.

You will need about 7 CDs or 1 CD and 1 DVD for the Product Recovery CD. An external USB drive will do the job too as alternative.

2.   Order Product Recovery CD from IBM

You can get a ThinkPad product recovery cd from IBM/Lenovo. However, you may not be able to do so if you’re out of warranty, and even if you’re in-warranty, you may need to pay $55 for the cds.

3.   Order Product Recovery CD from Us

You can order Genuine Thinkpad / Thinkcentre Recovery CDs and DVDs from us even if your machine is Out of Warranty for your T-Series, X-Series, R-Series, SL-Series, W-Series Notebooks. Restore your Thinkpad to Factory Original Settings with Valid Windows License for most Thinkpad Models for just $24.99.

Restore your Thinkpad to Factory Original Settings with Valid Windows License for most Thinkpad Models for just $24.99.

All Recovery CDs and DVDs listed on our website are factory originals from IBM/Lenovo obtained thru IBM/Lenovo partners and re-sellers. Please choose the appropriate Thinkpad Model and Machine Type while placing your order. This genuine IBM Recovery CD DVD Set will re-install your ThinkPad with the original pre-load factory software, including Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 with a legal and a valid license, and all the IBM Drivers and applications.