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t42
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The t42 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about IBM ThinkPad T42 and related models like the T420. Topics include driver issues such as DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSODs, wireless connectivity problems, and finding drivers for components like the ATI Mobility Radeon 7500. Users also report challenges running Windows 7 on the T42, including system lockups when playing media or games. The tag is relevant for troubleshooting hardware and driver compatibility on older ThinkPad laptops.
I've had a couple BSOD's the past couple months on my Thinkpad T420, seems to have been caused by the same issue. I've attached the .dmp files, would appreciate any help on the issue!
I am unable to find wireless networks. The latest drivers have been updated by uninstalling the original ones and reinstalling them by restarting the computer. Ethernet works o.k. Troubleshooting says that my wireless is not turned on. How do I do this? It says wireless is enabled under network...
Loaded Windows 7 on an IBM T42 laptop.
With a little work I was able to get "most" things working properly.
The things I can't get to work:
Trying to run WMV files on Media Player locks the system down hard. (have to take battery out to shut off)
Trying to run any game that came with Windows...
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