SOURCE: How to uninstall Vista and load XP in Lenovo Y510 Ideapad
Several points:
1. Although you may prefer XP to Vista, it is probable that you are simply
more familiar with it. If you would give yourself some time to become
accustomed to Vista, you might find that you like it. I know I do.
2. You can't literally "uninstall" Vista, but if you want XP instead, you
simply do a clean installation of XP the normal way. That will format the
drive, removing whatever is on it.
3. Do you already have a copy of XP you want to install? Did it come with
your old computer? If so you need to be aware that OEM versions (such as
those that came preinstalled on computers) are permanently tied by their
license to the first computer they are installed on. If that's your
situation, your copy of XP is not available to be used on your new laptop.
4. Over and above the licensing issue in point 3, many OEM version of
Windows XP are BIOS-locked to the computer they came with, and you actually
won't be able to install it on a different one.
5. You should check with your vendor to be sure, but the warranty on your
new computer may be voided if you change operating systems.
6. Laptops often have special drivers they need for components within them.
Your new laptop undoubtedly came with all the drivers needed for Vista, but
it didn't come with the drivers needed for Windows XP. Finding and getting
the drivers you need may be a problem.
If I were in your shoes, I'd stick with Vista.
If you still want to uninstall:
The normal way to "uninstall" any operating system is to format
the hard drive and install a new OS of your choice.
After backing up any data you wish to transfer to the new OS
installation, simply boot from the WinXP Home installation CD. You'll
be offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as
part of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order
of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)
HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;316941
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
Then the backed up data can be restored and applications re-installed.
You can even try a dual boot, where you have both Vista and XP on the same system. Click HERE for pictorial guide.
SOURCE: Lenovo S series ideapad will find my dlink router no network addr
Generally if you can see the D-Link then everything is trying to talk. Would have to know if the d-link is new out of the box or is part of an existing setup. If the d-link has been part of the network I would suggest that you don't have the security settings correct. If you right click on the network icon and look at the send received numbers. If received is zero then your problem is you don't have the security key (WEP or other type)) setup. If you are getting recieved numbers you may not have the DHCP setup in the d-link. DHCP assigns the numbers to the computer but the d-link has to have this turned on in some models others it is by default.
If both your laptop and dlink are not new and specifically about a year old then I would also suspect that the dlink has died or is dieing on you. If you have had periods of disconnects or slow jerky network acess then these are signs of the dlink having problems. The wireless part tends to go after a year or so while the wired portion probably still works. When they go they are annoying as they work then they won't and so on.
That is you next step to try is to plug in your laptop direct to the wired connection on the dlink to test if the problem is the wifi portion of the dlink. If it connects your problem is the wifi and you probably will have to replace the unit. Next plug it into the cable modem and see if the problem was in the dlink itself.
SOURCE: Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 - 40512SU screen is dark
Have you installed the Lenovo EnergyCut drivers? Without it, laptop may not work properly and turns extra hot. Try letting it cool down before you try again.
SOURCE: i have a Lenovo IdeaPad
Hello,
Laptops shut down when they overheat to protect themselves from damage due to heat. Can you hear the fan running on the laptop? If not, then take it in to a shop to be looked at, or contact the manufacturer if it is still in warranty.
I will assume that the fan is probably running at full blast all the time. if this is the case, then you probably need to clean the heatsink on your laptop. How?
An air compressor is best for this if you have access to one. A can of compressed air may work, but usually does not have enough pressure to clear it out.
Your laptop fan draws air in through the bottom of the laptop and pushes it through a heatsink. The heatsink is a piece of metal that draws heat away from the cpu (main chip on the laptop) and allows the fan to cool it. The fan blows air between tiny metal "fins" on the heatsink. You will probably be able to find where your laptop blows out the hot air.
Find where the hot air comes out of the laptop, and blast compressed air into that place. You will probably see a cloud of dust come out of the bottom of the laptop. Keep blasting air until no more dust comes out. Once this is done, the laptop should run quieter and cooler. Let me know if this does not fix the shutdowns.
Hope this helps!
Joe
SOURCE: HAVE LOST THE WIFI ICON CANNOT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
Dear Friend,
If you are referring to an icon such as Intel or Atheros WiFi to see access points available, simply go to Start ' All Programs ' and look for your manufacture wireless.
Now, if you where connected before, it should automatically connected to your access point without any changes every time you turn your pc on.
If none of this are working for you go to your Control Panel and look for the WiFi icon there, if not, try to re-installed by visiting you PC manufacture website and look for driver, witch are usually located under Support.
Good Luck!!!
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