Lenovo solution center, Lenovo thinkvantage toolbox, Pc-doctor for rescue and recovery – Lenovo THINKSTATION 4105 User Manual
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2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the diagnostic programs,
save and print the log files created by the diagnostic programs. You will need the log files when you
speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Lenovo Solution Center
The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It
combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along
with hints and tips for maximum system performance.
Notes:
• The Lenovo Solution Center program is available only on models preinstalled with the Windows 7
operating system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the program, you can download it
from .
• If you are using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, go to
for the latest information on diagnostics for your
computer.
To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs
➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the screen.
For additional information, refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print
the log files created by the program. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical
support representative.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security,
diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get
more information about your computer. You can use the diagnostics feature of the Lenovo ThinkVantage
Toolbox program to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, update
system drivers, and view system information.
• To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All
Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
• To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows Vista operating system or the Windows
XP operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
For additional information about running the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, refer to the Lenovo
ThinkVantage Toolbox help system.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace
on each Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery if you are unable to start the
Windows operating system.
To run the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer. When you hear beeps or see a
logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay.
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