in Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP Discussions https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8-1-8-7-Vista-and-XP-Discussions/ThinkPad-software-for-Windows-8/m-p/899865 Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP Discussions topics Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:44:45 +0000 sw07_en <![CDATA[ ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899865 To any ThinkPad customer who is considering upgrading from Win7 to Win8, I want to let you know that the following Windows 7 software does not exist for Windows 8:

1.  Access Connections

2.  Power Manager

3.  Rescue and Recovery

4.  Communications U ]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:44:45 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899865 someotherguy <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899885 So it's pointless to install the settings dependency on my W530??

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:11:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899885 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899887
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So it's pointless to install the settings dependency on my W530??


Correct.  As of now you will not be able to install the metro app that requires this package.  And the package by itself does not d ]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:17:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899887 someotherguy <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899891 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:22:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899891 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899975 Another reason to just do a clean install. It kind of sucks though that they couldnt just submit them to the appstore which basically makes little sense. Ill just have to wait and see though a thinkpad without its core applications is no thinkpad at all :smileyhappy:

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:37:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/899975 tg2708
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900009 Why is the power manager unavailable? It works on Windows 8 definitvly and there is also the power manager for the ThinkCentres, which works on Windows 8 (http://support.lenovo.com/de_DE/detail.page?Leg ]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:28:49 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900009 ibmthink <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900015 Never mind.

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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:45:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900015 Shawn3090
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900063
wrote:

 

Why is it impossible to install the metro app on a upgraded system?

 


Its a Microsoft issue with the way the app store is currently designed to work.... something that MS ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:27:10 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900063 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900097 The only way I can get games to run with any kind of performance is to hit the turbo boost in the power manager, and crank the bar to high performance. without that, for some reason everything lags.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:03:14 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900097 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900261 Hello,

 

I think this is an issue which is not specific to Lenovo but rather one which all computer manufacturers are struggling with—at least those which have made the investment in providing modern Windows Store (formerly Metro) apps for Microsoft Windows 8.

 

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:03:13 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900261 goretsky
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900433 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:57:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900433 djjuice <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900439
wrote:
If I do a clean install of Windows 8 will I get the app?

Only if your system originally came with Windows 8 and has the Windows 8 OEM license (OA3).  If you upgrade your Win7 system to Win8 and use a retail Win ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:05:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900439 someotherguy <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900451 good to know, that saves me some time. A bum deal to current customers though. I hope these do get released to everyone.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:14:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900451 djjuice
<![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900551 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:14:34 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900551 Morku <![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900557
wrote:
I hope thats a bad joke? Only PCs with preinstalled Windows 8 with completly overloaded software crap will have the Lenovo Metro App? Like every other ThinkPad User I want install Windows 8 as clean install und install drivers from the L ]]>
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:20:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900557 Shawn3090
<![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900565 Hopefully they'll get it resolved.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:27:10 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900565 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900589 If Lenovo metro app is not available to previous Lenovo customers,  What am I going to miss when I do a clean Windows 8 install on my w520. Am I going to experience a sluggish performance? Or Am I going to miss any drivers?

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:05:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900589 dusshyi
<![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900591 Drivers no, sluggish performance - not likely. my W530 seems to be stuck lower than high performance though, so hopefully they come through.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:18:51 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900591 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900593 I dont think you will experience sluggishness in the case of the apps not being their, it will more be vice versa where apps might be buggy etc. I just dont understand why microsoft would do something with the store that disallows pre windows 8 machines not to use manufacturer specific apps.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:19:37 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900593 tg2708
<![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900601 I got some more answer from Notebook review forum. Here is the
link.

 

"To clarify, on laptops that ship with Windows 8, tho ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:37:15 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900601 dusshyi <![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900671 >> How to use WWAN in Windows 8?

Windows 8 does that natively.

 

>> How to make energy profiles in Windows 8?

Windows 8 does that natively.

 

>> How ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:16:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900671 someotherguy <![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900753 Let me disagree that wwan is possible without Access Connections. At least in my case and several other cases I've read about WWAN connection on Windows 8 does not succeed until Access Connections is installed.

 

My Gobi 3000 succeeded connection on my GPRS network only after I instal ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:41:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900753 PavelY <![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900797


wrote:

Let me disagree that wwan is possible without Access Connections. At least in my case and several other cases I've read about WWAN connection on Windows 8 does not succeed until Access Connections is installed.

 

M ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:36:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900797 someotherguy <![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900829 "Even Windows 8 preload from Lenovo cannot do this. Right now, it is Win7-only feature."

This is a important feature missing. Many people need this. Please try to make it a Windows-8 feature.

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If Lenovo wont share the tools for everybody who uses windows 8, theres no reason for buying a thinkpad next time. I buyed one because the tools are very good and useful... Next time this gona change my mind...

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Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:37:51 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900905 chk1987
<![CDATA[ Betreff: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900907
wrote:

The problem is very simple...

 

If Lenovo wont share the tools for everybody who uses windows 8, theres no reason for buying a thinkpad next time. I buyed one because the tools are very good and useful... Next time th ]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:40:13 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/900907 Shawn3090 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901067 Hi,

 

Thanks for the heads up.

 

So... Since I own a new Lenovo S430. And since it's supposed to be for "Windows 8" (see Lenovo page), how do I get my hands on this tools?

 

And, what tools would I be missing?

 

Thanks.

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:05:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901067 CharlyAR
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901137
wrote:

Hi,

 

Thanks for the heads up.

 

So... Since I own a new Lenovo S430. And since it's supposed to be for "Windows 8" (see Lenovo page), how do I get my hands on this tools?

 

And, Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:08:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901137 Shawn3090 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901145 Thanks Shawn!

 

Well, if that's all, it wont lose sleep over it. At all. Most of this kind of tools take some high toll on system performance and I remove them anyway.

 

So far and after two months using it, only hardware manufacturer software I found Windows 8 requires (o ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:29:45 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901145 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901149


wrote:

Thanks Shawn!

 

Well, if that's all, it wont lose sleep over it. At all. Most of this kind of tools take some high toll on system performance and I remove them anyway.

 

So far and after two months us ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:35:11 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901149 Shawn3090 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901169 http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS029026

The RapidBoot HDD is the same as it was from W7, wrote:
The Hotkey Features I'm using is this one:
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS029026

The RapidBoot H ]]>
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:25:34 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/901487 Shawn3090
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/902115 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:44:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/902115 bananaman <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/902187 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 05:24:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/902187 Shawn3090 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/902575


wrote:
OK I would like to add that while the lenovo settings dependency thing is mostly useless, when installed it powers off the optical drive when idle automatically, which is quite useful.

so that's why my drive is off... ]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:17:59 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/902575 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/904759 Any update on this issue?

 

"Other functions are replaced by Lenovo-specific Metro Windows Store applications, but due to how the Windows store is implemented, these apps are not available to Win7->Win8 upgrade customers."

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:48:37 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/904759 modelka <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/904865 I know it's not actually on the list for Win 8, but I installed it on my T400 in the early the morning of the 26th.  So far, the problems I've run into have been mostly MS app problems with the exception of the web cam, Bluetooth connectivity and the fingerprint reader.  Boot speed is phenomenal! ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:55:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/904865 cubbykc <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/904935


wrote:

Any update on this issue?

 

"Other functions are replaced by Lenovo-specific Metro Windows Store applications, but due to how the Windows store is implemented, these apps ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:01:22 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/904935 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906193 So there is flat out no way to get the WWAN card to work in Win 8? **bleep**??

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:14:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906193 henryfell
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906257
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So there is flat out no way to get the WWAN card to work in Win 8? **bleep**??


Exactly what doesn't work?  WWAN device not found?  SIM card not found?  Can't connect?

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:27:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906257 someotherguy
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906409 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:21:04 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906409 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906447 Access Connections won't install the missing WWAN driver to make this work.  I don't know the status of the X220 drivers, but it may be a case of where it just isn't ready or posted to the support website yet.

 

EDIT:  looks like the driver you need is still being tes ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:47:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906447 someotherguy <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906457 Hi,

OK - first, thanks very much for your rapid response! Awesome!

 

Second, soapbox rant for a moment - How is the x220, one of the refrence machines for Win8, a machine that WORKED during the Win8 beta program, now sitting here on the "Win 8 upgrade - OK!" page only ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:05:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906457 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906477 On my X220 with Windows 8, I can't ever get the Bluetooth LED to turn off, even if I turn off bluetooth in the wireless settings charm/panel thing. I'm using the Thinkpad Bluetooth 3.0 driver from Windows Update. How do I get the Bluetooth LED to turn off?

 

Both the WiFi and Bluetoot ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:26:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906477 dbman190 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906515 I installed hotkey features integration from windows 7 on my T510. It turns off the light until you reboot the machine (shut down and turn on - sleep and hibernate are fine).

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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:02:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906515 Shawn3090
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906627 Hello. I upgraded my vista 32 to ein 8 pro on my thinkpad sl 500 2746 AMG and the volume buttons and lenovo care button ( blue one) don t work. I tried to install ATK driver for windows 7 but still don t work. Can somebody tell me a solution for this problem or is still to early( missing ]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 06:21:49 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906627 octaviancosmin <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906779 wwan works :smileyhappy:

 

 

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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:29:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906779 domaxx
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906783 wwan Ericsson F5521GW instructions:

 

http://www.bibble-it.com/2012/03/17/f5521gw-wwan-install-on-windows-8-cp-lenovo-x220t

 

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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:33:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/906783 domaxx
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/907363 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:52:02 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/907363 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/907369 Looks like this is me... Siera Wireless card in Win 8 with a work-around (maybe):

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8/WWAN-Gobi3000-X220T-and-Windows-8/td-p/906791

 

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Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:55:06 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/907369 henryfell
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/907787 Why is Lenovo not supporting windows 8 driver for Thinkpad T500???

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Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:18:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/907787 truongdv
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908077
wrote:

Why is Lenovo not supporting windows 8 driver for Thinkpad T500???


Because it's too old.

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Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:01:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908077 someotherguy
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908103 ..."BecauseT500 is too old"..... in my story, I bought T43, R61, T61 and now have T400. If I don't get the drivers for my T400 is a sign that it's time to change the brand.

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Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:21:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908103 MarKas
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908149 It's not a brand-dependent thing, it's age-dependent. The T400 and T500 are over four years old, from well before Windows 8 was conceived. It would be crazy of any vendor to try to officially support all old systems...

 

I ran Windows 8 Release Preview for several months on bot ]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:00:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908149 bananaman <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908195


wrote:

It's not a brand-dependent thing, it's age-dependent. The T400 and T500 are over four years old, from well before Windows 8 was conceived. It would be crazy of any vendor to try to officially support all old systems...

 

< ]]>
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:43:06 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908195 Shawn3090
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908343 I bought my T400 in 2011-07-31

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Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:39:57 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908343 MarKas
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908737
wrote:

I bought my T400 in 2011-07-31


Not only the following generation (T-410) but also the one after that (T-420) had been released by then!

 

Cheers,

 

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:27:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908737 billbolton
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908749 Does anyone else has the problem, that the Power Manager(GUI) is hanging, when im starting it? I have to close the process with Task-Manager and the process is marked as inactive.
After i installed it, it worked fine for one time, but now it always hangs. 

I got a L530 with Win8.

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Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:39:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/908749 christophs91
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/909191 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:42:33 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/909191 Morku <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912181 Hey Lenovo Staff member

 

The Information With The Lenovo Metro App Is not available for us who bought an upgrade license < ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:26:49 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912181 dkbull <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912389 You can't really blame Lenovo for not being able to release an app to everyone because of Microsofts design choice... and they aren't going to give weekly updates,

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Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:40:33 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912389 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912401 In fact... Is not only because of that. There are tools that aren't "Store" related. And they still aren't available for download or compatible with Windows 8.

 

And all above wouldn't be anything to blame... If not for the fact that Lenovo actually said and still sa ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:46:14 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912401 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912601 Agree 100%! This is a mess, especially since the Win 8 CP versions were supported with beta drivers for the x220 so everything worked, but now any x220 user who expected their laptop to work after a Win 8 upgrade is stuck.

 

Yes, the driver matrix does mention that you need to uninsta ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:12:45 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912601 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912945


wrote:

Agree 100%! This is a mess, especially since the Win 8 CP versions were supported with beta drivers for the x220 so everything worked, but now any x220 user who expected their laptop to work after a Win 8 upgrade ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:09:58 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912945 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912969 I hear you, Bill. It just seems like a giant cluster and something that a few guys in a room should be able to figure out one afternoon and then implement. "OH, DARN, we totally messed this part up - how do we fixthis? Yes, good idea, Bill - Let's do that. Drinks?" 

 

In the ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:32:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912969 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912981


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My worry is that Lenovo just "fixes" this by taking the x220 off of the "Win 8 Supported" list...

 


Off all the things to worry about in respect of installing Win 8 on pre-Win ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:41:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/912981 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/913355 I think I have this same issue with my E-325, I upgraded from Windows 7, but opted for a clean install. After installing Windows 8 I can't even get the WLAN adapter to turn on, Windows 8 thinks the Wireless button is intended for toggling "Airplane Mode", and there's no way to change it ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:35:12 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/913355 Ward5x5 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/913429


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Win 8 CP was in no way guaranteed by MS to be the same as the General Availability release.

 

MS changed the rules on how thing would work in the ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:25:33 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/913429 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914321 When "upgrade" users will be able to use "metro lenovo apps"? Any info?

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I think I have this same issue with my E-325, I upgraded from Windows 7, but opted for a clean install. After installing Windows 8 I can't even get the WLAN adapter to turn on, Windows 8 thinks the Wireless button is intended for togg ]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:31:05 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914495 aboykov <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914565


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But IMHO is not related with the biggest issues at hand.

Think whatever you wish, but it doesn't change the reality that a lot of vendors (not just Lenovo) are struggling with.
Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:10:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914565 billbolton
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914807 Days later and the only person replying to this is "I don't work for Lenovo Bill."

 

WHERE is Lenovo on this? This is a JOKE. You have machines here that you say are Win 8 upgradable. Win 8 is fully released so it is reasonalble to assume that people will actually install th ]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:06:26 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914807 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914877 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:28:37 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914877 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 - Status ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914923


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Think whatever you wish, but it doesn't change the reality that a lot of vendors (not just Lenovo) are struggling with.
Cheers,
Bill

 


& ]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:06:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/914923 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/916565


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If I do a clean install of Windows 8 will I get the app?

Only if your system originally came with Windows 8 and has the Windows 8 OEM license (OA3).   ]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:18:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/916565 nstenberg <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/919349 HELP! What is going on?! ANY response from Lenovo except, "Yea, that won't work."

 

WHEN will it work? WHEN can I get this app from the app store? 

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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:49:14 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/919349 henryfell
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/920161 Almost every app could be installed from the locate driver by typing the cmd in a Windows8 Powershell (administrator) in the following steps.

  1. Show-WindowsDeveloperLicenseRegistration
  2. Add-AppxPackage *.APPX

It is legal and we don’t need download anything from the Mic ]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:28:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/920161 dxh8497 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/920203


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Almost every app could be installed from the locate driver by typing the cmd in a Windows8 Powershell (administrator) in the following steps.

  1. Show-WindowsDeveloperLicenseRegistration
  2. Add-AppxPackage *.APPX
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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:59:15 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/920203 CharlyAR
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921017 i've ordered a win8 pro lenovo thinkpad.

will it come with thinkvantage power manager?

 

ive read that thinkvantage software for win8 are only available if the notebook came with win8

 

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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:17:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921017 syl801
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921045
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i've ordered a win8 pro lenovo thinkpad.

will it come with thinkvantage power manager?

 

ive read that thinkvantage software for win8 are only available if the notebook came with win8

 


Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:16:09 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921045 Shawn3090
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921551  

 


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i've ordered a win8 pro lenovo thinkpad.

will it come with thinkvantage power manager?

 

ive read that thinkvan ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:44:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921551 syl801 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921557


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i've ordered a win8 pro lenovo thinkpad.

will it come with thinkv ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:59:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921557 Shawn3090 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921669


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How badly do you NEED power manager? Almost everything it can do happens natively in Windows, especially 7 and 8.


Battery Threshold. It was the only useful ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:20:06 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921669 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921677


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im a little confused
so theres no advantage in getting a win8 pro notebook directly from factory... 
i still get all the same thinkvantage programs from ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:24:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921677 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921693
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so theres no advantage in getting a win8 pro notebook directly from factory... 

 


A device that comes with Win 8 installed will have an Microsoft unique t ]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:54:49 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921693 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921867 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:17:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921867 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921865 Yes! It's the only lenovo program I use.
It allows you to start /stop charge at certain %.
Useful when I can't remove the battery. When I plugged in the ac, I can sorta set it to use the ac power only (battery status: no activity).. meaning it kinda disabled the battery :)
It's important ]]>
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:33:14 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/921865 syl801
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922455 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:49:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922455 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922053
the Release Preview, had beta power manager drivers that worked just fine, why can't I use that one? ]]>
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:23:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922053 vlangs
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922065 One thing is Power Manager driver. Another is Power Manager tool. Driver works just fine. Lenovo just decided not to release the tool.

 

But I don't even know if you will read this, seems messages are deleted quite often recently...

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just read it! haha

I'm still laughing at your reply. :)


but like you were eluding to, I have an X220t and I don't see why I can't install the beat windows 8 driver...seems like a solid option?
Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:50:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922075 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922095 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:07:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922095 vlangs <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922187 Same here. Love the turbo boost+

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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:27:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/922187 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/923461 http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8-Knowledge-Base/What-does-quot-Lenovo-Settings-Dependency-Package-quot-do/ta-p/887839

 

Read the last sentence:

 < ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:39:05 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/923461 zp3 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/924571 I sure wish Lenovo would tell us what is going on here.

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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:57:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/924571 henryfell
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/925305 I too have and X220I tablet bought earlier this year and have now upgraded it to Win 8 Pro. 

I have been following this thread since it was in its sixth page.  

 

I saw earlier how some one said that the problem was with Mister Softy not allowing Lenovo the oppurtunity to " ]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:21:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/925305 chuckb74 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/926113 I got a T430s and upgraded it from win7 to Win 8 pro. I have installed the Power Management drive. But the Rapidcharge does not work. How should I do?

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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:17:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/926113 colud
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/927217 This is "amazing" - on MS forums it's Lenovo's fault of missing drivers. On Lenovo forums it's, how predictable, MS's fault. When I checked, for example, another manufacturer support page (second laptop was bought 1 month earlier than my Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520), there are ALL ]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:26:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/927217 trueblue666 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/927609
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This is "amazing" - on MS forums it's Lenovo's fault of missing drivers. On Lenovo forums it's, how predictable, MS's fault.

.


Responses from MS fanbois are perfectly alig ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:07:07 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/927609 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/928045 Hello,

 

Speaking as someone who works at a small software company as his day job, I know that my colleagues have been working for a long time on support for Windows 8.  That said, we have come across issues that simply were not discovered during the testing cycle because ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:41:33 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/928045 goretsky <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/928173 Hi! I've upgraded my Lenovo T530 to a windows pro 8. Don't you have problems with the power manager software? The gauge is showing and I can rightclick on it and change the options, but if I try and open the actual program it doesn't respond. I´really wish these essential apps will work for Windo ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:38:45 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/928173 k3yn5t4 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/928861 Changing the battery charge threshold on Windows 8 is still possible by changing some registry values.  I've posted the procedure on another http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh852635.aspx
wrote:

Does Lenovo plan on making a hotkey features integration for the t510? The x20 and x30 series have it already and it's really inconvenient when the f buttons don't work even though my computer is """""supported""""" by Lenovo.


Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:49:58 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/936843 someotherguy
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/936877 What is status on the power manager in Windows 8. Can we get anything official from Lenovo....! :@

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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:23:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/936877 dkbull
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937405 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:43:59 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937405 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/936947 It appears some new downloads incluing Power Manager appeared this week.  i deleted everything from Lenovo and Think Vantage (except WebCam) and went through every download available for Windows 8 and all seems well so far.  problem with unexpected shutdown appears fixed.

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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:48:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/936947 froven
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/936989
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There is still not any Power Manager for Windows 8 and no plan to make it.

 

Some people are reporting that it is possible to install Power Manager 6.36 on Windows 8 using compatibility settings.  This is not some ]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:24:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/936989 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937019


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It appears some new downloads incluing Power Manager appeared this week.  i deleted everything from Lenovo and Think Vantage (except WebCam) and went through every download available for Windows 8 and all seems well so far.  p ]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:00:27 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937019 ceb <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937037 in lenovo systém update

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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:13:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937037 xaver
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937051 This is great news, all fn keys are working, also installed the new power manager driver for windows 8 even though I had the windows 7 version working fine. Thanks Lenovo!

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Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:28:57 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937051 k3yn5t4
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937111 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:30:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937111 dusshyi <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937461 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:50:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/937461 chuntley <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/939465 did not improve Any Thing at all.... CRAP

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Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:23:54 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/939465 dkbull
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/939579 what is all this metro lenovo apps? i dont see it..

 

i just boot up my win8 pro laptop..

comparing to my other lenovo win8 pro (upgraded from win7)... not much of a difference

 

i pressed support and theres power manager for W ]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:33:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/939579 syl801 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/940985 Looks like Lenovo released System Update version 5.01. Still no download packages for my clean install on a T400s although it's really only the hot keys I'm missing since MS Updates provided the Broadcom Bluetooth adapter. Very stable and responsive laptop at this point.

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Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:02:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/940985 PFM
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/947801 >> Charm bar

>> Search

>>Apps

>> Administrative Tools (if you do not see Admin Tools, return to charm bar settings and enable display)

>> Systems Information

>> System Type (your ------>>> 

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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:56:56 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/947801 J888www
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/951867 Is there any update on the developement of the power manager application?

I had the battery set up to charge up tp 50% when below 20% in Windows 7.

I made a clean install of windows 8, and the battery keeps behaving in the same way (stops charging at 50%).

 

How am I going ]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:43:49 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/951867 ale_470 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/952013 Just sad that it's December 14 now and we still have so announcement from Lenovo about their plan to fix this. All they have to do is release the app package to us for sideloading. I wonder if anyone is actually looking into this at all or if they are working on some new products and this is a di ]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:40:27 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/952013 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/952163


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Is there any update on the developement of the power manager application?

I had the battery set up to charge up tp 50% when below 20% in Windows 7.

I made a clean install of windows 8, and the battery keeps behaving in the same ]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:36:21 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/952163 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/956473 Anyone from Lenovo want to follow up with users....  We have been waiting for almost 2 months to get Lenovo Settings Apps for windows 8.  For those of use that purchased an upgrade to Windows 8, we can't get the same level of service that someone that purchased a new laptop with windows 8 on it. ]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:47:49 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/956473 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/956479 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:54:12 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/956479 Novec <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/957553


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Anyone from Lenovo want to follow up with users....  We have been waiting for almost 2 months to get Lenovo Settings Apps for windows 8.  For those of use that purchased an upgrade to Windows 8, we can't get the same level o ]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:01:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/957553 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/960451 I'm running a Win8 upgrade from Win7 on my at least 5 years old T60, everything is working beautifully, Power Manager, System Update, Fn-keys ............................the works.

No problems whatsoever, the T60 is performing surpricingly well, boot time with all apps installed 15-18secs.< ]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:18:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/960451 hhmcsv <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/964421


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I'm running a Win8 upgrade from Win7 on my at least 5 years old T60, everything is working beautifully, Power Manager, System Update, Fn-keys ............................the works.

No problems whatsoever, the T60 is performing su ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:23:15 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/964421 Montago <![CDATA[ Lenovo Metro Apps ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/967851 I own a ThinkPad W530 with Windows 8 on it.

I got rid of the other bloatware, but I happen to like the metro apps that Lenovo put in, namely Settings, Companion, and Support.

But I want to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro very soon, maybe even Windows Server 2012 Datacenter/Standard simply be ]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:49:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/967851 SirStranger <![CDATA[ Re: Lenovo Metro Apps ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/967863


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Sound like a functioning plan? I'm somewhat worried that when I simulate the clean install, the metro apps won't be there when it finishes.

So how do I upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro with t ]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 02:18:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/967863 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: Lenovo Metro Apps ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/968285 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:08:06 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/968285 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: Lenovo Metro Apps ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/968617 If it were legal, I would send the ISO to you, bloatware and all. Then you could refresh your PCs and there wouldn't be a problem.

]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:11:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/968617 SirStranger <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/968679 Works for me on the X220 as well.  When you get the error message it will try and install with compatability mode with XP SP3.  If you click on the other option on that window, you can select "This used to work under Windows 7" and then it will install under W7 compatability.  I did tha ]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 22:35:05 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/968679 kent1968 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/969239 I have everything working perfectly smoothly with power manager in Win 8. Here's what I did.

 

I originally upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 and downloaded all drivers for my specific model (x230 Tablet 3434CTO). This installed ThinkPad Power Manager 7, and it was very buggy and f ]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:33:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/969239 daveyp225 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/972025 http://www.wikihow.com/Access-Metro-Style-Apps-Installation-Folder-in-Windows-8

 

maybe the Lenovo apps can be zipped from this folder.

]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:49:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/972025 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/973043 I have a X220 which has been upgraded to Windows 8, but without ThinkVantage Access Connection and Power Manager, this is a crippled ThinkPad.

 

I'm wondering if it's possible to extract this 'Lenovo Settings' app from a current model ThinkPad running Windows 8 and either somehow inse ]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:28:06 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/973043 Jason404 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/977339 Guys, at this moment I really don't know what to ssay about Windows 8 and these lenovo special tools. I was an early adopter of Windows 8, back from my Toshiba days. I started with Windows 8 as my only OS for my t420s laptop and it was fun. However something was missing: the lenovo utilities for ]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:12:47 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/977339 smokers <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/984831 I can't believe that lenvovo can't figure out how to make these Metro apps available to their customers.  Each thinkpad comes with so much bloatware, so many people just end up wiping the hd.

 

I just got my 2nd W530, and quite frankly, they're both going back.  Being an island on Win ]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:06:09 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/984831 cicorias <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/984835
And this message will be deleted in 3... 2... ]]>
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:08:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/984835 CharlyAR
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/984901 Just got my RMA #'s.  Funny, no wait on hold tonight, got right through... 

 

Full purchase price back, and no shipping charges either..

 

Fascinating - Lenovo's lost.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:03:54 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/984901 cicorias
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/988737 If this darn Lenovo Settings Modern UI apps need to be installed from the Store via a Lenovo preload of Windows 8, then how the hell is any corporate customer going to deploy it???

 

Unless of course MS + Lenovo actually believe nobody in he corporate world would want to deploy Window ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:01:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/988737 hubertlam <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/988765 Is anybody else getting awful battery life with Windows 8?

 

The 6-cell on my X220 has reduced its battery life from around 6.5 hours with Windows 7 to under 4.5 hours on Windows 8.

 

Now, what I want to know is if this happens on the X230 running Windows 8 as well.

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wrote:

Is anybody else getting awful battery life with Windows 8?

 

The 6-cell on my X220 has reduced its battery life from around 6.5 hours with Windows 7 to under 4.5 hours on Windows 8.

 

Now, what I want t ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:38:07 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989197 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989305 I just updated my X220 to Win8 and found that the fan is spinning more than it used to.

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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:33:12 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989305 x61yang
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989453 Hi

I've got T420 laptop.

I've got official Lenovo support and warranty.

I've got  MS upgrade to win8 and as far as I understand, Lenovo says, that my laptop REALLY supports win8.

But I cannot get all the benefits of special business-class software, that Lenovo provides for ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:39:43 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989453 Strange <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989807
Lenovo is working with Microsoft to solve the issue of non preload computers accessing lenovo apps. It is my understanding that it is a Microsoft issue and other oems are having similar issues. I'm hoping that it will be resolved soon. ]]>
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:00:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989807 Fent
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989817 Well I'm not intersted in this Lenovo Settings Metro app with its reduced functionality, anyway,

 

I want Lenovo to update the classic ThinkVantage apps (Access Connections and Power Manager) to work properly in Windows 8, with updates handled by System Update.

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:04:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/989817 Jason404
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/990141 That would be just great.

Ok, let's wait.

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:58:26 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/990141 Strange
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/993261 As far as I can see, couple hours ago I did some investigations about Power Manager's issue under Win8 Pro installed from scratch, Lenovo really can sort it out and provide their customers working desktop version of the app. Even I could do this. 

I can't understand why Lenovo tell us about ]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:50:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/993261 lordzorg <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/993381 @lordzorg

 

What issue?  I am using the Win7 version of Power Manager on Win8 and I cannot find any problems with it.  The only problem is that I cannot update it with System Update, as far as I can see.

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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:32:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/993381 Jason404
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/993959 @Jason404

As you can see in this thread, there are only couple guys who manage to run Power Manager under Win8. Being a .NET developer(Power Manager is written using .NET framework), I decompiled code of this app and have saw couple unusual points, I think that is not a point of discussion ]]>
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:17:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/993959 lordzorg
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/994961 The only problem I have seen on my L420 was that I couldn't deinstall the WIN 7 Power Manager once it was installed in compatibility mode.

 

This made it rather useless.

 

Michael

 

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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:06:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/994961 MINA2
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/996417
http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/3078e868-a336-4a13-af40-8f37982cf591 ]]>
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 09:03:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/996417 etiRkca
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/996479 This is just frustrating!

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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:07:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/996479 k3yn5t4
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/996511 yep. I started to think that I was wrong with buying w530...

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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:07:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/996511 lordzorg
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997061
wrote:
The Lenovo Settings app is available in the Windows Store, but it won't let me install it.

http://apps.microsoft.com/wi ]]>
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:56:50 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997061 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997185
wrote:
The Lenovo Settings app is available in the Windows Store, but it won't let me install it.

http://apps.microsoft.com/wi ]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:49:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997185 markkemp <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997223 LENOVO!!! http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/3078e868-a336-4a13-af40-8f37982cf591 

Look at that! Someone actually found the link in the app store!

 

If only th ]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:17:58 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997223 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997233 That link is new as of about 2-3 days ago.  We are still working with Microsoft to make the Lenovo Settings app generally available to all users from the Windows Store.  It's not quite ready yet.  When it is, I'll post here.

]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:40:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997233 someotherguy <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997261
wrote:

wrote:
The Lenovo Settings app is available in the Windows Store, but it won't let me install it.

wrote:

That link is new as of about 2-3 days ago.  We are still working with Microsoft to make the Lenovo Settings app generally available to all users from the Windows Store.  It's not quite ready yet.  When it is, I'll post h ]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:22:21 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997263 etiRkca <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997265


wrote:

wrote:

wrote:
The Lenovo Settings app is available in the Windows Store, but it won't let me install it.

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:23:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997265 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997689
wrote:

That link is new as of about 2-3 days ago.  We are still working with Microsoft to make the Lenovo Settings app generally available to all users from the Windows Store.  It's not quite ready yet.  When it is, I'll post h ]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:07:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/997689 markkemp <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/998147


wrote:

That link is new as of about 2-3 days ago.  We are still working with Microsoft to make the Lenovo Settings app generally available to all users from the Windows Store.  It's not quite ready yet.  When it is, I'll post h ]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:29:47 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/998147 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999381 Yeah, it says it's not available for my . I'm not too upset about it yet - I got the old Power Manager running under Windows 8.

 

I'm betting the issue is that either Microsoft (or Lenovo) want the Lenovo app to be limited to just Lenovo systems. Microsoft may actually want that to pr ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:09:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999381 prcoen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999827 LENOVO - I see that APP in the Metro store in IE, but when I try to view it in the App store app, it says unavailable.  When are you going to finally make this available for us who have older computers?  It would be one thing if Windows 8 was just released but it has been months now and still no ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:34:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999827 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999839
In general, its a good idea to read the thread before you post (even if its 18 pages.) ]]>
Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:38:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999839 Fent
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999841 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:40:06 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/999841 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000343 Is it just for systems that are being up'ed to 8 or does it include systems that ship with 8? I ordered a E430 with 8 and would like to know if these softwares are preloaded.

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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:32:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000343 Wolfyk
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000349
wrote:

Is it just for systems that are being up'ed to 8 or does it include systems that ship with 8? I ordered a E430 with 8 and would like to know if these softwares are preloaded.


First post:


< ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:41:57 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000349 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000889 Ok, so my bad for missing the comment forom someotherguy.... That being said, there has been given no timeline on this and given how long it took for Lenovo to get this far, as this thread has been open since October, wouldn't it be safe to say that we could be at waiting for this to be remedied ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:08:04 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000889 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000893
Low expectations are the key to never be disappointed. ;) ]]>
Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:11:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000893 CharlyAR
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000911 I would never have guessed I needed to have low expectations regarding the purchase of my new Lenovo laptop. But when it comes to this matter I guess you're right.

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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:21:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1000911 k3yn5t4
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1001147 Often times I do have the low expectations for support.  Just not for something that I paid so much money for, and not for something that is less than a year old and under a factory warranty.

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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:58:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1001147 tylernoyes
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1001217 It's not like lenovo can upgrade all the old/relatively New Thinkpads to OA3 so they can get the OEM apps. Microsoft probably designed this new spec without even thinking of the NEW machines(bought right before windows 8) that would be upgraded. The OEM can't really be blamed for a bonehea ]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:47:49 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1001217 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1001465 New win 8 updates for E420: Just downloaded hot key, solution center update, password manager update (thought it said power manager and got excited...but its password manager), and widi update.

 

We are getting there. I love update day!!!

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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:59:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1001465 Fent
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1003941 Any news from Lenovo?

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Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:19:50 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1003941 lordzorg
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1004223 Ok, I understand that Microsoft may be partially, or maybe even mostly to blame for this, but Lenovo should have been able to forsee this as being a potential issue especially that it has been more than 2 months now and they should have done some sort of "in the meantime" fix.  Somethin ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:35:04 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1004223 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1004985 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:32:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1004985 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1005685 I asked Microsoft about the issue with the App. They replyed to me, that it's only a problem by Lenovo, because th App was only released for the Lenovo App Store, integrated in Windows App Store. If they would free the App for all W8 users, everything would be fine, but as you can see, they don't ]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:15:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1005685 Usche <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1005703 Thanks for the info Usche, my frustration towards Lenovo has been justified. How long can this take!?

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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:29:31 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1005703 k3yn5t4
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006267 Has this Lenovo Settings rubbish even got the same feature set of Access Connections and Power Manager?  Can connections be prioritised and DNS setttings overriden?  Can charging thresholds be set?  Can the advanced camera settings for the webcam be adjusted like with Communications Utility?

< ]]>
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:06:54 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006267 Jason404
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006401
wrote:

Has this Lenovo Settings rubbish even got the same feature set of Access Connections and Power Manager?  Can connections be prioritised and DNS setttings overriden?  Can charging thresholds be set?  Can the advanced camer ]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:31:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006401 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006575


wrote:

If they would free the App for all W8 users, everything would be fine, but as you can see, they don't hurry doing it. 

 


Making a brand specific app available for all W8 users ]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:46:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006575 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006677 So we have a stalemate, then? Lenovo is deadlocked with itself! They have dropped support for their Win7 ThinkVantage apps in Win8, they have published a new Win8 metro app to replace them, they locked it to OEM Lenovo licenses, and now they don't want to open it up and have any fools without Len ]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:48:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006677 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006679 Yeah, sorry, I don't buy the Microsoft argument. It's a problem with the Store. In fact, they're now warning people that ANY change to your Windows licensing will leave you unable to install vendor-specific applications in the fine print below promotions about Media Center Pack.

 

In ]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:54:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006679 prcoen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006683 It's worse than that - if someone installs Media Pack, it replaces their Windows license key and they LOSE access to the OEM apps in the Store. You're ok as long as you have the pre-install, but you wouldn't be allowed to download new utilities. Not sure about installing updates to something alre ]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:58:07 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006683 prcoen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006725


wrote:

[...]

Not that Lenovo can't just modify that app to check the Windows environment and abort at runtime when it finds a PC that it does not like.

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Tough I agree with most of your post, I ]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:15:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1006725 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1008325 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:11:47 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1008325 prcoen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1009563 Is there no way to do a WMI Call on maybe say the Lenovo Settings Dependency install.  I would think that it would make sense to do the WMI call on that as its a Windows desktop application install.  Then from there you could have the Modern UI app do a check to ensure that the Dependency is inst ]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:39:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1009563 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1011439 I've read through this thread and it's pretty disappointing.  I'm using a registry tweak to handle the battery thresholds and doing without Access Connections.  Really a shame.

 

I got my X1 Carbon with Win7 last week and upgraded it to Win8 (via wipe & clean install) ]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:20:00 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1011439 s0dhi <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1012233 Any news from Lenovo?

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:02:25 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1012233 Gandalf_T_G <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1012301 I don't think that Lenovo is paying any attention at this point.  I have asked for an update from Lenovo, including a possible timeframe for resolution several times, and none of us have heard anything besides they are working on it...I don't think that they are working too hard on it, or care to ]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:32:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1012301 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1012931 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:35:56 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1012931 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1013833 If you provide the installer file we can manually edit the registry to allow us to install the application.

 

That would allow us to install the app now and get our keyboard shortcuts back - I am assuming that is part of what the app does.

 

"Most mobile platforms rec ]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:13:12 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1013833 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1014683 These are issues affecting all OEM's and not just Lenovo.   It takes time to provide updates for an entire product line, and I believe it is a testiment to the thinkpads that so many older systems are still viable.   While you can make some of the older Win7 utilities work in ]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:16:10 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1014683 sys3175 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015367 I have had so many issues that I actually finally deleted my Windows 8 Partition and re-expanded my windows 7 partition and started using it again.  I have installed Windows 8 in a dual boot scenario about 10 different times now and have experienced an extraordinary number of different issue with ]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:23:57 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015367 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015375
I'm using W8 full time, 24/7, with no issues in my S430 and Edge 11. In the E420s is missing the nVidia PXE driver. And that's "all"...

You didn't say what machine you have... ]]>
Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:33:58 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015375 CharlyAR
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015421 Sorry, I have a W520 (4270-CTO), Core i7, 8GB ram, 160gb SSD....

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Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:22:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015421 tylernoyes
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015625 I have T420s - works fine for me minus wanting to round out the app support.

 

Did anyone read my post from the previous page ?


We can turn the digital signature check off using that registry hack and install the Metro app if someone with a working windows 8 preload would be ]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:36:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1015625 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017631 I would have no problem uploading my Windows 8 recovery partition to Dropbox and sharing it if a Lenovo representative could tell me whether or not it would be legal to.

Unfortunately the process for installing the Lenovo Windows 8 recovery partition to a blank hard drive is quite annoying. ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:18:51 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017631 SirStranger <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017639
We just need the metro app as the rest we can install via system update near enough.

Does the finished install have like DRIVERS or SWTOOLS on the root of the C:\ drive ?

My guess would be the metro app installer would be somew ]]>
Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:22:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017639 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017669 Unfortunately it doesn't work that way.

You can't sideload apps manually.

You can only do it from within an enterprise network where the apps are stored locally, or from the Windows Store.

Not sure how the Windows setup does it. I haven't been able to figure my way around the Wi ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:52:34 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017669 SirStranger <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017869 http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/CompuSight-Metro-App-b31b65da

No you can use that app there.

All you need is the APPX file and the CER file and we're good to go.

Are there no AP ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:42:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017869 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017911


wrote:

Unfortunately it doesn't work that way.

You can't sideload apps manually.

You can only do it from within an enterprise network where the apps are stored locally, or from the Windows Store.

Not sure how the Windo ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:18:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017911 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017927
Does no one read my posts. ]]>
Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:36:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1017927 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018425 Hmm, i just loaded an app, supplied by another developer, w/ out a store, on a workgroup machine.  Just using powershell.

 

http://www.blogsolute.com/install-metro-apps- ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:59:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018425 cicorias <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018427 Of course. But you would need the appx. And Lenovo is not providing it (and nobody uploaded it, yet)

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just stating "your wrong" really doesn't prove they might be wrong. ]]>
Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:15:11 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018431 cicorias
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018441 Did you read MY post ?


I provided a link to the installer ?


I think you're confusing me with CharlyAR


Anyway back on track - the APPX file must be in SWTOOLS after the preload is deployed no ?

 

If not here is a way to get an APPX file out of the store

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:24:15 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018441 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018445
If you shared the link it would be inaccessible after a set period of time. ]]>
Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:35:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018445 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019085 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:48:56 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019085 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018841 I've just upgraded to Windows 8 on my Lenovo and I have to say that I'm not affected by this issue. Everything works pretty smooth straight out of the box. It looks like MS did a good job with the operating system. :smileylol:

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Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:07:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1018841 carevinelh
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019055 So lets sumise here:

 

1. Win 8 released in October.

2. Threads started that day about how things that worked in the Win 8 preview no longer work in the Win 8 release. 

3. After much going-around, it is basically determined that:

     a. There IS a Lenovo app for Win ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:37:07 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019055 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019081 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:48:28 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019081 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019091


wrote:

 

None of these potential solutions would take 4 months

 


The Win 8 eco-system is significantly more complex than you are assuming, and is fundamentally different to the Wi ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:13:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019091 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019141 16 weeks. Are we to believe that there is a development team over there working 8 hour days since October to fix this and we have no indication if/when they ever will?

 

The complexity is that Lenovo locked the app to Lenovo OEM licenses. Microsoft can't fix that. Lenovo needs to eith ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:49:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019141 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019311 I can attempt to grab it from the one Lenovo windows 8 preload machine we have at the bookstore.

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Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:31:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019311 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019385 That would be a great help.

 

There's a bat file I could make to generate a signing key to go with the appx file and install the appx file all in one go.


Looking into this now :)

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Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:09:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019385 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019563 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:38:02 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1019563 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020075
EDIT: there is nothing inside software distribution ]]>
Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:18:25 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020075 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020091 Anything similar to SWTOOLS or DRIVERS on the Windows 7/Vista/XP machines would be ideal really !

 

I'm not sure if they changed the preload stuff on Win8 or not, only you would know that :)

 

 

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Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:33:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020091 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020103 I did not see either of those folders. There is a recovery partition, but it is locked away, and I dont have the equipment, and im pretty sure the bookstore wouldnt be too keen on me cloning the laptop.

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Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:48:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020103 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020129
They would normally be on the C:\ partition

They're not normally hidden either but might be as I don't know what Lenovo changed on Windows 8.

Strange that they're not there on that system - does it have all the Lenovo stuff pre-installed ?

Maybe try searching for DR ]]>
Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:11:15 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020129 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020301 Didnt find them. Yeah, it has all the lenovo software preinstalled. its an E530, with preloaded windows .

 

Now, if only it were possible to embed the Lenovo PK in an older thinkpad

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Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:22:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020301 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020685 Sorry for the double post.

 

Here is the zip folder containing the files for Lenovo companion, Lenovo settings, and Lenovo Support. I could not find any appx files, but maybe the files in the folders can be zip compressed to appx, because that's essentially what appx files are.

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Its 5:30am here so will do it after a couple hours sleep.

Thanks for that ! ]]>
Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:24:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020739 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020769 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:14:22 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020769 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020775 Ooh, I have VS2012 Ultimate. I just have to go back to windows 8. Just tell me what to do, and I'll get to it later today. I too, need some sleep.

 

Also, no problem. Bookstore was kind of happy with me, because apparently the manager set up a microsoft account on the laptop, then lef ]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:27:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020775 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020829 Fullmetal99012, just curious, did the files you shared come from the Windows Store (grabbing them out of the cache of the properly authenticated machine) or come preloaded on the machine?
I ask just in case the Windows Store contains an updated version, or in case the preloaded ve ]]>
Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:17:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1020829 DA6030
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021161 Yes that would be the ideal solution.


As packaging ourselves and then signing ourselves creates more problems than it solves and also breaks the updates if there were any to push out.


But it'd have to all be done from an OEM WIndows 8 machine. I think to get the download link ]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:26:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021161 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021195 I'm also thinking that if they were in the preload they are being distributed via the LOB process :

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh852635.aspx

And that they do in fact come like that ]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:53:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021195 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021397


wrote:

Fullmetal99012, just curious, did the files you shared come from the Windows Store (grabbing them out of the cache of the properly authenticated machine) or come preloaded on the machine?
I ask just in case the ]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:30:27 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021397 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021887
Rebuilding and self signing those folders will make the process a lot less viable :( ]]>
Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:15:43 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1021887 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022287 unless I can sign it with the p7x file in the folder.

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:13:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022287 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022289 because apparently If I self sign, the package signature won't match the publisher of the app(Lenovo), and sideloading won't work.

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Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:13:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022289 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022435 I managed to compile all three metro apps using MakeAppx utility in VSExpress and self-sign them (if you keep the publisher's name as in the original manifest, then you need to create two self-signing certificates, as the Lenovo Settings app has a different publisher id from the Companion and Sup ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:44:29 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022435 mgfm99 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022519 I have same version conflict error messages on a machine with the factory build.  All up to. Date.  This is just Lenovo incompetence.

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Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:39:29 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022519 cicorias
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022531
wrote:
It's a shame as that's the cleanest quickest and best way for redistribution to everyone.

Rebuilding and self signing those folders will make the process a lot less viable :(

What signing certificate would ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:53:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022531 Thunesier <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022607 Has anyone installed the latest HotKey driver? I have Power Manager for win7 and I tune it to start charging on 45% and stop on 75%.

After HotKey installing, power manager turns in maximum lifespan mode, making my settings stop working. I manually put my settings back, but power manager tur ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:39:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022607 Strange <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022871 Unless I'm missing something

 

The appx package intercepted by Fiddler is pre-signed with the right signature no ?


Aren't all appx files that are coming directly from the Windows Store pre-signed ? They don't get signed locally, they just get checked for authenticity locally ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:28:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1022871 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023111 After over a weeks work involving MS and AMD tech support I finally have a working E520.  The only problems, no AMD switchable graphics ( the beta ones work until you re-boot) No Num Lock on reboot.  And only 2.45 hours battery life.  I have not found out how to turn off Bluetooth but I guess I c ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:42:01 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023111 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023115 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:44:42 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023115 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023205 Found the answer for Bluetooth in WIN 8  go to the  Broadcom website. down load the drivers for Bluetooth. This installs an icon in wireless settings to turn Bluetooth off .  It also doubles battery life

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:11:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023205 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023253 After the update if you find your battery is draining very quick it is probably because Bluetooth is permanently  on.  You must down load the Broadcom drivers to get control  They detect all your B/tooth devices and installs the control icons under settings wireless. Off it doubles the battery li ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:23:14 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023253 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023283 We are missing something, we need an OEM licensed windows 8 machine, to run fiddler on and request the app from windows store.

Or....??

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Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:51:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023283 des519
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023393
A Windows 8 machine with an OEM license hardcoded into it.

We then need that person to uninstall all the metro apps so they show as installable in the windows store

Then to capture the appx files whilst re-installing using fiddler, then distribute to the mas ]]>
Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:23:54 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023393 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023485
wrote:
We need exactly that

A Windows 8 machine with an OEM license hardcoded into it.

We then need that person to uninstall all the metro apps so they show as installable in the windows store

Then to capture the ]]>
Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:08:25 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023485 ceb
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023707 Agree with that/

We have Win8 support by Lenovo/ They MUST realize all laptops features.

If it is impossible to make metro apps work correctly with non-OEM win8, Lenovo MUST create desktop apps, that we can get through System Update.

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Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:59:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023707 Strange
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023711
wrote:

Agree with that/

We have Win8 support by Lenovo/ They MUST realize all laptops features.

If it is impossible to make metro apps work correctly with non-OEM win8, Lenovo MUST create desktop apps, that we can get through Sys ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:02:59 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023711 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023739


wrote:

Unless I'm missing something

 

The appx package intercepted by Fiddler is pre-signed with the right signature no ?


Aren't all appx files that are coming directly from the Windows Store pre-signed ? They don ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:45:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023739 Thunesier <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023833 http://stackoverflow.com/a/12572211/69742"
as previously pointed out, says you can sort out any local mismatches (temporary/specific to the install on your machine)

So....back to finding an OE ]]>
Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:17:50 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023833 des519
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023911


wrote:

I managed to compile all three metro apps using MakeAppx utility in VSExpress and self-sign them (if you keep the publisher's name as in the original manifest, then you need to create two self-signing certificates, as the Lenovo Setti ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:38:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023911 Thunesier <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023917 Version 1.0.5.13

[Important updates]
None.

[New functions or enhancements]
None.

[Problems fixed]
- Fixed an issue that Location Awareness of the Lenovo Settings application shows
version mismatch message and does not work.

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Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:45:07 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1023917 des519
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024611

Thunesier wrote:


mgfm99 wrote:

I managed to compile all three metro apps using MakeAppx utility in VSExpress and self-sign them (if you keep the publisher's name as in the original manifest, then you need to create two self-signing certificates, as the Lenovo Settings app has ]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:09:43 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024611 breandan <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024695 The solution of self signing is very temporary.


We won't get any updates however we would have these apps installed.


I don't really even know what these Metro Apps even do yet to be honest.

 

But if there's someone with a Windows 8 preloaded machine around and does ]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 02:44:37 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024695 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024787 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:09:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024787 Fullmetal99012 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024857 I installed this a couple of days ago from the Chinese driver site and it did remove the warning message about conflicts.

The metro apps still don't work perfectly - the Support App cannot access the serial number and misreports the amount of memory installed (8Gb rather than 16Gb). The Pow ]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:37:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1024857 mgfm99 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1027555 Care to link to the site ?


Were they pre-signed appx ripped from the store or something ?

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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:42:42 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1027555 DangerMouse
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1030277 Isn`t it time that the settings app for Win 8 upgrade became available for download?

 

The promises made by Lenovo that it will only be a few weeks are becoming a joke.

 

Moderator Note; subject reverted to origin ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:38:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1030277 1franka <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1037549 March. Since October. Now March.  Over something so simple. Why? 

 

I have SWORN by Lenovo since they carried the IBM name. My company is 100% Dell and I keep my group on Lenovo. That is, until this debacle and the terrible ThinkPad Android Tablets. My last two experiences with Lenovo ]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:20:01 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1037549 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1037649 I still don't see why it's lenovos fault that microsoft is dragging its feet on allowing the app for everyone.

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:26:57 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1037649 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1037685 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:20:58 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1037685 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038469 OEM apps being only available to OA 3.0 computers is microsofts decision. they have the ultimate say as to what goes in the store.

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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:14:15 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038469 Fullmetal99012
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038473
Cheers. ]]>
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:19:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038473 CharlyAR
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038647 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:02:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038647 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038777 I'm totally fed up with Lenovo.

 

Has anybody seen the new ThinkBook Pro T431s?

 

Lenovo has become a company making cheap Chinese Apple MacBook knockoffs and part of this strategy is shedding all the IBM ThinkVantage legacy, keyboard and trackpoint.

 

There's ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:46:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038777 Jason404 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038797
I totally love the new keyboards and touchpads. I always hated the trackpoint. And the T431s looked very promising to me.

I believe the Edge line to be one of the best. This is my third Edge. The old ThinkPads were to bulky for my tas ]]>
Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:13:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1038797 CharlyAR
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039155 Please keep on-topic.

 

Thanks

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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:20:54 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039155 andyP
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039219 Yeah... waiting since November for proper software wich is constantly "developed in few weeks" is kind a frustrating.

But lets not lose hope - im sure Lenovo will keep eyes on this forum and particulary notices this topic as it is one of the most dicussed in win 8 folder. Neverthe ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:07:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039219 AtzX <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039273 hmm, after seeing the announcement on Chromebooks and Lenovo being the GOTO partner, not so sure Lenovo is really caring about Win8+ at this point. 

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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:24:50 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039273 cicorias
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039495 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:28:25 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1039495 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1040351 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:51:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1040351 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1042303 Same here. I was so foolish an bought it 1 Month before Win 8 came out. Lenovo advertised on it's website the upgrade for only 10$ or so. I fought its not worth the wait. I've never been so wrong...

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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:51:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1042303 JamesAtlick
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1042699 Wow... It's been a while since I checked in.  I'm shocked (not really though based on how long this had gone on before) that Lenovo hasn't done anything yet.  Beginning to think that Lenovo shouldn't have said that they are going to support Windows 8 on older devices as it is clear that they have ]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:16:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1042699 tylernoyes <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1043457 Hello everybody,

 

I'm really disappointed about what is goinig on here. I was impressed of my Thinkpad T520, running Win7 on it. The ThinkVantage programms were the key of making this kind of notebooks so special. But if I tried to install Win8 last week, right knowing there could be ]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:42:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1043457 lennyThink <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1043517 @ lennyThink  1              @lenovo  0

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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:40:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1043517 des519
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1043525 Can't believe no officiel statement has been made from Lenovo on this matter. I love my Lenovo but I really expected much more in regards of support and customercare from Lenovo. Just shows I didn't know enough about this brand, fortunately I got a great deal on my laptop. I would probably be qui ]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:01:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1043525 k3yn5t4 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1044851 It should be so easy: http://www.teezeh.de/2013/01/10/microsoft-an-lenovo/
Why does Lenovo need more than 3 month for one call to Microsoft?

Instead of information on this, customers are left standing in t ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:56:13 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1044851 ElGoef <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045159 I was on Lenovo's side but more and more it lloks like Lenovo is the one to blame here too, especially after so long time. It seems the company is just waiting for the issues to quiet down since the only losing customers are the ones that went with retail or OEM license.

 

Here's how ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:51:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045159 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045283 I am infuriated right now!

 

https://www.lenovo.com/products/us/ee8/discover.html

 

How is it that the brand new X230T, released in June, bought in January, installed (imagine my stupidity, ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:37:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045283 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045431

Is there anyway to manipulate the windows 8 app store channel ID in the registry so trick the store into thinking that the windows 8 installation is a pre-install and not an upgrade? I am sick and tired of wait ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:49:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045431 99kid <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045447


wrote:

Is there anyway to manipulate the windows 8 app store channel ID in the registry so trick the store into thinking that the windows 8 installation i ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:53:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045447 breandan <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045513 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:30:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045513 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045557 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:20:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045557 hubertlam <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045611


wrote:
there are ways to verify its Lenovo it is running on

It would be helpful for everyone if you could tell us what the ways of doing that programatically from the Windows store actually are. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:08:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045611 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045629


wrote:

wrote:
there are ways to verify its Lenovo it is running on

It would be helpful for everyone if you could tell us what the ways of doing th ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:17:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045629 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045631  

wrote:

Is there anyway to manipulate the windows 8 app store channel ID in the registry so trick the store into thinking that the windows 8 install ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:18:01 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045631 s0dhi <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045645 That's the same source as random_bit's first post :)

 

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wrote:

That's the same source as random_bit's first post :)

 


Oh shoot... I didn't read his post.

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as Charly noted above, there are several ways to do it.

 

However, here's a thought:

 

1. You can make it query registry hive for a specific key.

 

2. You can make it query the BIOS info through WMI calls.

 

3. You can make it fa ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:31:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1045993 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046073


wrote:

However, here's a thought:

 


That's a maybe list, at best, in terms of programatic actions that can be reasonably be comptemplated from within the apps sto ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:56:28 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046073 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046135 I find it rather offending that my suggestions seem so uninformed to extent it inclines you to reply so condenscendingly and without substance. I'm sorry of I am picking it up wrong.

 

I do not have the knowledge of Store APIs but looking at the dump here the thing is "leveraging ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:34:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046135 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046149 It is not only about the missing ThinkVantage programms, drivers like Bluetooth still doesn't work properly. You have to use this ones from Windows Update or from Broadcom directly. Ok, then you'll be able to see the Bluetooth button, but the status LED of BT is always on, indifferent of the swit ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:01:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046149 lennyThink <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046381


wrote:

wrote:

However, here's a thought:

 


That's a maybe list, at best, in terms of programatic actions that can be rea ]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:54:42 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046381 CharlyAR <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046889 I, for one, and very fed up with just about every "moderator" and "leader" who chooses to reply here with uninformed data about how "hard" this would and how Lenovo is "working on it."

 

NOBODY "works" on stuff this long. We have gone ]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:16:47 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046889 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046925 I agree. I have called Lenovo support, and had a live chat, and both were not helpful.

 

From the phone support, the rep told me if I install Win 7 think vantage softwares, I should be okay. It seemed to work for a bit, but the system crashed the next day, so I had too recover back to ]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:13:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1046925 itgelen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047255 I am surprised Lenovo US support is as bad as Lenovo UK.  When I phoned and e-mailed UK support about the switchable graphics error 43 all I was told was the machine was sold with Win 7 Pro. Lenovo are not responsible.  The fact that it switchable graphics never worked properly with Win 7 Pro was ]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:35:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047255 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047589 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:54:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047589 NateS <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047587 Moderator comment: A post contravening the Community Rules was removed - veiled profanity and campaigning. Please keep it clean.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:15:22 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047587 NateS <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047681 Lenovo Support. They only take action when it comes down to censorship. Thanks for deleting my previous post. You guys should seriously think about how you deal with customers!!!

Just in case you didn't noticed: Most people don't choose Lenovo because of the hardware, it's because of the go ]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:39:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047681 JamesAtlick <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047701 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:46:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047701 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047711 @JamesAtlick...

 

All of the Gurus, MS MVPs and Moderators are volunteers, not Lenovo employees, Support or otherwise.

 

Regards.

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Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:04:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047711 NateS
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047733 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:20:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047733 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047891 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:28:25 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047891 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048051 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:09:00 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048051 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047951 This is common with forums everywhere, I wouldn't get too excited about it.

Now, I don't know what has been written that mandated removal but it doesn't matter now. I'd rater it doesn't get blown out of proportions for all the wrong reasons.

There is no need to create discussion about ]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:18:34 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047951 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047963 Let's take matters into our own hands in the meantime, Is there anyway to manipulate the windows 8 app store channel ID in the registry to trick the store into thinking that the windows 8 installation is a pre-install and not an upgrade? Maybe if we can do that then we will be able to get the Len ]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:25:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047963 99kid <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047971 I was looking at it but so far i cannot locate the origin of the ID

Windows 7 channel ID was linked and was part of the product key itself but here is not, at least I can't see it.

 

Quck EDIT: I'd really like to have the old software updated. Imagine, Power Manager for Think D ]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:31:04 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1047971 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048011 It seems the channels are different for Thinkpad/Thinkcentre/Idea etc...

 

Thinkpad ID:     10010876

Thinkcentre ID: 10012071

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Sat, 02 Mar 2013 04:52:43 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048011 random_bit
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048257 All I want to know is :Are Lenovo working to release the drivers required for a) Power manager b) swtchable graphics?  Is the reduced battery life a feature of going to WIN8 or the lack of a fix for either of above?  If Thinkpads are win 8 compatble it should not matter who supplies the drivers. ]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:17:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048257 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048405
http://answer ]]>
Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:30:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048405 henryfell
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048457 Good, to raise some awareness.

 

I believe that the only thing preventing Lenovo from allowing the metro apps for download is their terms of use.

 

And this should definitely blow into MSs face.

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Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:09:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048457 random_bit
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048841 Lenovo's driver support has always been the #1 reason to use them. Everyone else pretty much sucks. Or, I guess, "sucked." I haven't messed with Dell or anyone for awhile because for years, while their terrible System Update utilities were just terrible; every driver hunt was a serious HUNT. With ]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:16:16 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1048841 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1049641 Lets take a step back.

 

We're on the same side with Lenovo, I hope.

 

Consider this Lenovo:

 

This situation is not favouring your loyal cutomer base, the ones that have a say when family and friends ask for what laptop or PC to buy. Alienating us and having a ]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:32:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1049641 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1049833 Anyone who doesn't mind starting afresh to test this theory could try this :

 

When making the Windows 8 media for installation


After making the USB key, go into sources on the drive and make a file called ei.cfg

 

From there enter these details :

 

[ ]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:51:10 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1049833 DangerMouse <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1049855 Ok, I think I was wrong about that specific ID. My bets are on 10012071 for think and 10012072 for idea systems.

 

Are you sure about the [Channel] part?

 

Could it be [channelPartner]?

 

 

 

Keep the suggestions coming!

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Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:16:34 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1049855 random_bit
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1050123 I found this tutorial with Google and it works perfectly ! 

 

http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=240&t=3226402

 

 Edit: mirror of the app's archive

http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:32:31 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052109 excoder <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052577 I have done the same thing, but in the next day, my computer started to crash. I had to remove the PM for windows 7 and recover back to the pre-install state. Could you give us an update after few days, so that we can manage our power states? Thank you!

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:45:27 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052577 itgelen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052669 I, for one, am completely uninterested in performing these kinds of work-arounds on my production machine. This is my primary PC for business and do not want to deploy unofficial hacks to get it working.

 

I am already upset that I had to install a beta driver for my Gobi 3000 wireles ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:00:43 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052669 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052741 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:14:54 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052741 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052975 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:22:56 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052975 NateS <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052937 My question still remains:

 

How do corporates deploy Lenovo Settings?

 

They would of course customise their OS image, which would be Windows 8 Enterprise, which then implies the wrong Channel ID. Lenovo Settings (Windows Store app) therefore can't be installed on their c ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:06:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052937 hubertlam <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1052983 Moderator comment: Post(s) contravening the Community Rules removed - campaigning.

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Maybe a promising tweet...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="de"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/thefluffysysop">thefluffysysop</a> @<a href=" ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:01:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053239 thebooter <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053251 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:01:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053251 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053243 #lenovo_win8_gate

 

@thefluffysysop @lenovoI understand.I believe we are going to release a generic version that will ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:14:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053243 JamesAtlick <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053253 campaigning

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:21:47 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053253 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053287 hm...... last time it was November that they mentioned this. We'll see how long it takes.

 

In the interim, I've reinstalled Power Manager. Works like a charm, and even managed to enable Turbo Boost to give the CPU a bit more of a work out :p

 

 

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Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:37:21 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053287 hubertlam
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053297 itgelen, I'm on for a week with that, no crashes actually. Maybe you are to try to deinstall and install everything in the given order.

By the way, I have an issue of no wake up after sleep, for 2 months now (blinking indicators, HDD spins on then off, laptop tries to turn ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:50:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053297 excoder <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053307 General advice for everyone would be to be patient for the next few weeks and refrain from wasting time on the win7 software and from installing Metro apps from any other sources but Lenovo, its really convoluted to have it properly set up afterwards.

I personally wasted lots of my time on ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:33:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1053307 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054221 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:18:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054221 pleon <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054271 How did you get it to install??

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Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:44:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054271 hubertlam
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054273 Can you try this please?

 

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8/Lenovo-Settings-for-Win8-available-for-download-in-general-store/td-p/105423 ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:46:21 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054273 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054405 "Sorry this app isn't available for your PC". :(

 

 ThinkPad X230T, using Windows 8 Pro with Media Center.

 

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Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:23:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054405 hubertlam
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054413 Could install and start the metro app but none of the components inside the app (battery manager, wifi, camera) worked. I'll try a fresh windows 8 install and let you know if it worked.

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Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:33:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054413 JamesAtlick
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054429 Thanks very much I downloaded the app.  It runs but immediately tells me to update my drivers.  It then downloads settingsdependency.exe & settingsdepdencytp.exe.  This runs then reports an error

MUST BE RUN ON THINKPAD.  I have a Thinkpad E520.  I tried the Lenovo downlo ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:09:26 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054429 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054431 OK. On the T430s with the retail Windows 8 Pro (with UEFI product key detected) installed from USB, it will show up.

 

On the X230T with the retain Windows 8 Pro but installed from MDT2012 Update 1, it will not show up :(

 

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Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:10:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054431 hubertlam
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054575 X220t - Installs and runs OK. Asks for settings dependencies to be installed, does it. Then when I go to a different tab, it again says that I need to install the settings dependencies. I did again, and that worked.

 

Disapointing that 100% of thinkvantage is not in here, but I guess ]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:17:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1054575 henryfell <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055159


wrote:

X220t - Installs and runs OK. Asks for settings dependencies to be installed, does it. Then when I go to a different tab, it again says that I need to install the settings dependencies. I did again, and that worked.

 

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:00:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055159 smokers <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055179 Yes I agree, it's a start! But it's my productive machine, so I have to wait until the app runs satisfying and stable. Meanwhile I will stay on smoothly working Win7.

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Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:39:30 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055179 lennyThink
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055217 Lenovo Settings has finally shown up for my x230T! :)

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Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:58:09 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055217 hubertlam
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055487 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:11:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055487 prcoen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055613 I had the same problem when I downloaded the settings dependency pack from the lenovo website. However, when I later tried installing the pack with the lenovo system update it worked just fine.

 

Update: Whatever I installed is not recognized as Lenovo Setting ]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:22:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055613 knapp <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055639 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:10:04 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1055639 prcoen <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056247 Does anyone have the Fn-F3 or Fn-F8 key combo working on Windows 8? I don't care much about Fn-F3, but Fn-F8 is very useful for enabling and disabling the touchpad.

 

I'm using an X220 with the Lenovo Settings app I just installed from the store. Fn-F6 now brings me to the camera menu ]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:04:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056247 dbman190 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056681 Finally!

:)

Lenovo Settings work for Win8 on x230T.

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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:27:42 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056681 AtzX
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056699 Fn-F8 is now the Decrease Brightness button! :p


wrote:

Does anyone have the Fn-F3 or Fn-F8 key combo working on Windows 8? I don't care much about Fn-F3, but Fn-F8 is very useful for enabling and disabling the touchpad.

 

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:46:27 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056699 hubertlam <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056925 Hi

I now have three Dependency packages only one of which installs.  Dependencypackage.exe 1.5.23.0 runs OK 

The app directs me to download settingsdependency.exe 1.1.0.0 and  settingsdependencytp.exe 1.1.0.18 both of which give error must be run on Thinkpad.  My Thinkpad is an ]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:25:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056925 cviclark <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056929
Such poor QA ]]>
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:30:26 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056929 cicorias
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056953 Works fine on my Thinkpad after i chose the update which shortly pops up inside the app. all my shortcuts now work. Finally!

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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:47:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1056953 k3yn5t4
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057067 I installed the Lenovo Settings on my L420 with mSATA SSD 525. Thru the Settings I also installed the latest Lenovo eDependency Package. The event log was full off errors: Reset of the disk driver, DISK Errors, DCOM Errors, Chrome error entries, Firefox error entries. I have neither Chrome nor Fi ]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:27:12 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057067 MINA2 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057127 e-mail for UK is frontoffice@uk.ibm.com but do not hold your breath it is rare for them to answer.  I have been suffering with the error 43 on amd graphics which reduces battery life to under 3 hours for over 4 weeks and the only response I got was to go back to win7

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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:19:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057127 cviclark
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057147
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Win ]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:33:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057147 random_bit <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057461 I see that there is now a Lenovo Settings app in the App store, but the "Mobile Access" application is still missing. Do you know if this is still being worked on?

I have 2 X1 Carbons. One that came in October with W7 and one that came today with W8/7Downgrade. The one I received ]]>
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:18:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057461 ccedwards
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057677
Currently there is no way to have your retail installation see the Lenovo Store. It is definitely Microsoft's problem, but it seems Lenovo is working it out for us (seeing the current Settings ]]>
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:09:05 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1057677 random_bit
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1058147 Random_Bit, I have no left overs from previous installs. I usually make a backup, then do the install. In the case it doesn't work I do a recovery. This helps to maintain a "clean" registry but it is no good for the SSD.

 

In my case with the L420, the Lenovo Dependency Sett ]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:40:27 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1058147 MINA2 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1063451 Can't find the proper place, so just put it here.

Some of you know there is a problem with Lenovo, «Discrete graphics» mode (Optimus turned off in BIOS) and desktop dead freeze several seconds after OS boot. I tried to fix it for about a month, and now I have a result. To prevent la ]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:52:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1063451 excoder <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1063705 excoder,

 

Which system do you have?  It may help to understand if this is a system / series limitation or if it is broader.

 

After you reply, we may want to move this part of the discussion to a specific hardware board to continue the ]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:56:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1063705 Mark_Lenovo <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1064017 I have w520 4270 CTO with K1000 Quadro and i7-2860QM. I'd met some mentions of that problem on the forum earlier, but no solution had been found. I think it's just a common problem of i-don't-know-what part of the system. Maybe it's just a fault of coupling Intel + NVidia.

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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:12:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1064017 excoder
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1069943 Hi Excoder:

 

I have the same machine as you (4270-CTO, but with the 2000 series video) and I have the graphics set in BIOS to use the discrete graphics all the time - I have not encountered the problem you report.

 

Occasionally I get a blue screen (not a BSOD, just a blu ]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:05:55 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1069943 PanEuropean <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1069983 New "Lenovo Settings" Metro App released...

 

Hi Folks:

 

I notice that Lenovo has released a new version 2.0 of the Lenovo Settings Metro app.  This brings some additional functionality that was missing from the first release.

 

At t ]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:31:05 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1069983 PanEuropean <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1076793 The solution can be found here:

 

http://surelyyoucantbe.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/wwan-wont-work-on-lenovo-laptop-after-installing-windows-8/

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:16:22 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1076793 teddystriker <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1076801 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:19:04 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1076801 NateS <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1077113


wrote:

New "Lenovo Settings" Metro App released...

 

Hi Folks:

 

I notice that Lenovo has released a new version 2.0 of the Lenovo Settings Metro app.  This brings some additional functi ]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:18:28 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1077113 smokers <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1078967 Hi Smokers:

 

Well, there's not actually a download link for it, because the new application comes from the Windows 8 App Store, not from Lenovo.

 

If you go to the "tile desktop" of Windows 8 (not the normal desktop on the computer, but that newfangled thing tha ]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:25:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1078967 PanEuropean <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1079009 Apparently it's not available all over the world yet... We only get v1.1.0.11788 here in Switzerland. Since I am curious: What new Settings are available?

Thanks! Martin

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When will be available Access Connections for Windows 8 ?

 

I'll not believe that Lenovo will not do the necessary adaptations of this application to meet Win'8 requirements.

 

Since many years, apart with System Update, Access Connections is the best application ]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:11:42 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1085495 tvfmc <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software foro Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1089391 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:03:26 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1089391 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software foro Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1119567 Several months back I decided to go with Win 8 on my T420 system.

 

I loved the overall lightness of the new win system but I miss the original Lenovo Thinkpad software.

 

One specific one that I miss is the battery management software which seems to be integ ]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 22:09:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1119567 eplaku <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software foro Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1139487 Thanks for the updated software. I do have one feature request:

 

If there are multiple network connections available, it would be nice to be able to select which connection to share over the hotspot.

 

Chris

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Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:58:51 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1139487 ccedwards
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1141565 Do these awesome Lenovo software applications have to be converted to work as metro apps to be deemed compatible?

 

Some of us got win8 on a laptop (or upgraded to it from a 'unofficial' Win7 installation) and still never go near the metro apps and have set our OS to go right to the d ]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:11:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1141565 hexis <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1141721 does somebody tried a windows 7 in a vm in windows 8 to see if battery threshold work?

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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:56:32 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1141721 marccollin
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1162091 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:41:13 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1162091 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1195911 I have a new w530 running windows 8 and haven't been able to get power manager running.  Does anyone have insight on how I can get an older version of it to run?  Which version and which compatibility mode should I use?

 

If I can't run power manager ha ]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:47:50 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1195911 bmather9 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1195915 with metro apps i was able to get battery threshold working..... like many others

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Wed, 31 Jul 2013 21:49:21 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1195915 marccollin
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1195947
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I have a new w530 running windows 8 and haven't been able to get power manager running.  Does anyone have insight on how I can get an older version of it to run?  Which version and which compatibility mode should I us ]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:11:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1195947 NateS <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1196067


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with metro apps i was able to get battery threshold working..... like many others


Please explain, I've tried to get this working.  I installed the windows 8 power drivers, then the lenovo settings depende ]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 01:37:36 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1196067 bmather9 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1196073


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I have a new w530 running windows 8 and haven't been able to get power manager running.  Does anyone have insight on how I can get an older version of it to run?  Which version and ]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2013 01:44:09 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1196073 bmather9 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1213730 I just updated to the latest version of lenovo settings dependency package - 1.2.1.5 - on my t510. Afterwards, I was unable to set my charging thresholds via the registry as per the existing thread. The values in the registry stay, but restarting the computer does not make the batter ]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:55:01 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1213730 Shawn3090 <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1213736


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I will get working Power Manag ]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:29:31 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1221175 Magnum44pl <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1221419 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:48:29 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1221419 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1221791 Sat, 31 Aug 2013 05:58:27 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1221791 Magnum44pl <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1287291 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 18:04:43 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1287291 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1309633 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:19:31 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1309633 Magnum44pl <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1310125 Magnum44pl: I suspect you haven't had an answer because the behaviour varies across the many Thinkpad models. My Tablet 2 (BIOS 1.31, Windows 8.1 Pro) starts charging as soon as I connect the AC adapter, even if it's at or near 100% charge (except for the random and rare occasion when it does ]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:59:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1310125 anonymous <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1310217 Thank you for your answer! the question was maily to everyone, who is using Windows 8.1 on any ThinkPad laptop :P

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Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:38:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353327 zhenya
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353349 in lenovo settings from windows 8 there is a tab where you can see the status of the bettery and the condition,

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Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:03:37 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353349 smokers
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353353 I see that, but all I get is a generic health update.  In Power Manager we got cycle count, design capacity, available capacity, etc.  It would be nice to be able to see that info.

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Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:07:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353353 zhenya
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353423 unfortunatelly this is pretty much whats lenovo offers tu us along with windows 8. It is sad, but I don't think we can do something but ask lenovo a detailed reason behind this restriction.

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Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:06:45 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353423 smokers
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353459 http://batterybarpro.com/basic.php ]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:22:26 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1353459 anonymous <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1354325 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:08:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1354325 Magnum44pl <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1367365 I have "Power Manager" working just fine on my E431 with windows 8!  I downloaded the latest version for windows 7.  When I installed it it didn't finish but gave an error.  I located the setup pogram with files explorer, right clicked on it and selected compatability mode for win 7 the ]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:20:58 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1367365 Jerry_liebler <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1388427 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:54:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1388427 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1380401 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 06:52:37 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1380401 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1456793 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:54:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1456793 andyP <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1491220 Thanks!!!  I just did the same with my W520 with Windows 8.1 and it's been working also.

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Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:02:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1491220 JRHAWK9
<![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1493424 Done it. It INSTALLED cleanly!!! I'm gonna restart my computer and check whether it starts and works ok.

 

A small tip: after you download the installation file, right click on it and select "troubleshoot compatibility" or the option with the closest equivalent wording, and ]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:03:22 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1493424 jun918hao <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1532910


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I see that, but all I get is a generic health update.  In Power Manager we got cycle count, design capacity, available capacity, etc.  It would be nice to be able to see that info.


you can get thi ]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:14:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1532910 anonymous <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1563470 Fri, 16 May 2014 16:37:42 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1563470 NateS <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1597986 When I was on Windows 7 on my T-420 I was able to set my charger to stop charging at whatever percent I wanted to and I could also get to to start charging again when it dropped down to a certain percent. Now that I "upgraded" to Windows 8, I can't do that. The problem is, I have a dock ]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:42:11 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1597986 chrishencz <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1598280 @chrishencz

 

The solution is simple:

 

1. Remove Lenovo Settings Dependecy Package

2. Remove Lenovo Settings Metro App

3. Download the Power Manager for Windows 7

4. Launch ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2014 07:04:45 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1598280 Magnum44pl <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1726935 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 08:05:11 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1726935 billbolton <![CDATA[ Re: ThinkPad software for Windows 8 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/899865/1727181 I just put it here... This is fully functional solution for Win8.x

541ef8d60077913c57ceda61.pnghttp://www.hwinfo.com/

 

Run it and click "sensors"  button. You will see everything :)

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