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This document describes the steps for installing the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system and updating the system BIOS and drivers on supported ThinkPad® and Value line notebook computers. This document also contains hints, tips, and limitations found during testing of Windows 7 on the ThinkPad and Value line notebook computers specified in this document. In some cases, this document will suggest that you take steps prior to installing or upgrading Windows 7. Therefore, it is recommended that you read the entire document before installing Windows 7, and follow the instructions provided.
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Refer to the Microsoft Windows 7 system requirements Web page: Get Windows 7: system requirements.
Lenovo has tested and confirmed that the operating system of the following ThinkPad and Value line notebook computers are upgradeable from Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 (SP1) to Windows 7. However, depending on hardware and software configuration, your computer may not be upgradeable, even if it is listed below. Refer to the following sections for details.
L410 and L510
R60, R60e, R60i, R61, R61e, R61i, R400 and R500
T60, T60p, T61, T61p, T400, T400s and T500
W500, W700 and W700ds
X60, X60s, X60 Tablet, X61, X61s, X61 Tablet, X200, X200s, X200 Tablet, X300 and X301
SL300, SL400, SL400c, SL500 SL500c, SL410 and SL510
Lenovo N500
Before upgrading your computer operating system to Windows 7, it is recommended to run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor on your computer first. The Upgrade Advisor scans your computer to check if your computer is ready for Windows 7. By viewing the results of the scan, you can review issues that might prevent you from upgrading to Windows 7.
For more information about upgrading your Lenovo computer, refer to the document Upgrading to Windows 7 from Windows Vista on ThinkPad and Value line Notebook Computers - General.
If there are any peripheral devices installed on your computer, you need to check if they are compatible with Windows 7. Go to the Microsoft Windows 7 home page and the Web sites of the manufacturers of the peripheral devices for compatibility information. You may need to download device drivers for the peripheral devices.
You also need to check if all of your necessary application software is compatible with Windows 7. Go to the Web sites of the manufacturers of the application software for compatibility information. You may also want to check the Microsoft Windows 7 home page for any known compatibility issues of the application software.
Click the following links to view Windows 7 hints, tips, and limitations.
Microsoft Windows 7 Hints & Tips on ThinkPad and Value line Notebook Computers
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