IBM ThinkPad 770

[dburnham]

I am trying to fix a friends IBM Think Pad 770. I have an internal CD and an external Floppy. I can get the computer to boot from either the CD or the Floppy using the recovery disks but have found no means of reinstalling windows.

I have been unable to properly format the c: drive using the /s parameter.

Any and all help is appreciated.

David

 

[mobilejunkie]

is the cd itself bootable? if the information is worthless on the HDD you can just format W/O the /s switch and use the bootable cd to create the partition and file structure for you.

 

[dburnham]

Yes, the CD is bootable. I am lost as how to use the CD to create the partition and file structure. I also have both windows 95 and 98 versions for distribution with new computers. Can either of these be used to get windows back on this system?

Thanks for your help.
David

 

[mobilejunkie]

Ah Ha, so your using the FDWNC CD's, ok this might be a lost cause. See those disks come with some code installed that hinders users from installing from them again. they are mainly used for installing services on an already functioning system. Can you get your hands on some NON-OEM disks?

 

[mobilejunkie]

Ok i've done a little research and I think i may have found something for you to use. However, I have not tried it but it couldnt hurt you.
to go this site and follow directions for upgrade #1

http://tweakhomepc.virtualave.net/dual/suo168.html

It might do the trick, but remember your best bet is to get your hands on some non-oem disks.