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11-05-2009 06:29 PM - last edited on 11-05-2009 09:16 PM

Hello All!

 

I am getting ready to purchase Windows 7.  I just don't want to waste my money.

I have a z61m Thinkpad... has anyone had complete success upgrading all driver and systems so as to be able to smoothly run Windows 7?

Is it safe to get in the water? :smileyhappy:

 

Thanks

mm

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11-05-2009 08:48 PM

Z61m is a powerful enough (and then some) machine to run W7 with no issues.


Whether you're going to like the experience is a whole different ballgame. I suggest downloading a 90-day trial from the MS site and "getting the feel" for what you're up against.


My $0.02 only...

Cheers,

George

701C (2630-2TU) DX486/75, 40MB, 320MB, 10.4" TFT, Win 95
A31p (2653-H5U) P4M 2.4/2GB/80GB, 15" UXGA IPS, W2K/Mint
T43 (1871-CTO) PM 1.8/2GB/60GB, 15" SXGA+ IPS, XPP/Mint
T43p (2668-VQ7) PM 2.2/2GB/80GB, 15" UXGA IPS, XPP/Mint
R6* FrankenPad, C2D 2.0/3GB/320GB, 15" SXGA+ IPS, Win 7/Mint
X60s (1703-BW3), CD 1.6/2GB/60GB, 12" XGA TFT, XPP

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Re: Please guys, has anyone successfully upgraded to Windows 7 on their z61m?

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11-05-2009 09:15 PM

Hi ajkula66,

 

Thanks for responding.  My question is whether Lenovo has provided all the system and driver updates that are necessary for me to be able to smoothly run Window 7 on my  Z61m Thinkpad?

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11-05-2009 09:36 PM

A lot of drivers are available through the Windows update...I run W7 on my R6 FrankenPad which is not that different from your Z61m when it comes to hardware with no issues.


Trial and error...that's what my suggestion comes down to. Your call...

Cheers,

George

701C (2630-2TU) DX486/75, 40MB, 320MB, 10.4" TFT, Win 95
A31p (2653-H5U) P4M 2.4/2GB/80GB, 15" UXGA IPS, W2K/Mint
T43 (1871-CTO) PM 1.8/2GB/60GB, 15" SXGA+ IPS, XPP/Mint
T43p (2668-VQ7) PM 2.2/2GB/80GB, 15" UXGA IPS, XPP/Mint
R6* FrankenPad, C2D 2.0/3GB/320GB, 15" SXGA+ IPS, Win 7/Mint
X60s (1703-BW3), CD 1.6/2GB/60GB, 12" XGA TFT, XPP

Please DO NOT PM me with requests for individual support, but post your questions and concerns in the appropriate section of the forum where other users can benefit from them as well. Thank you.
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11-06-2009 04:22 AM

I have worked several months now with Windows7 on my Lenovo Z61m; All drivers were found through the automatic updates from Lenovo.

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11-06-2009 07:32 AM - last edited on 11-06-2009 07:32 AM

Fantastically good news!

Thank you Neb and Ajkula66!:smileyhappy: 

mm

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11-10-2009 02:26 PM

Just wondering if you have the integrated camera on your machine?

 

 I have the Z61M 9450-39U and everything is working great, except the webcam which "disappeared" when I installed Windows 7.

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