T410 Original Recovery DISCS

[YANNT410]

Hi Guys ^^
few months ago i saved my first thinkpad a T410 that was going for scrap and got it back running but i got it without a hard drive and want to restore it to factory specs 'yeah lmao i'm a purist' while everyone telling me to dl Windows ISO directly from M$
if anyone can help me source original Windows 7 x64 iso with all the OEM software that would be amazing they are no where to be found on the internet

Thanks a lot ^^

[brettvan]

hello,

I am also seeking original recovery discs for the t410. I'll forward you the link to sticky post.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=128170

[muser99]

Does this site help? https://download.lenovo.com/eol/index.html
Search under Type/Series/Subseries and Category, there is a ~400MB recovery image for Win7 and a readme file.

[YANNT410]

Thanks for the replies i'm kinda searching for the OEM image discs i know that i can dl drivers and so from the lenovo EOL page and make a fresh iso from ms but if anyone can dm me a link or upload them to google drive or mega..

Cheers

[w0qj]

Hey, have you tried this yet?

Recovery Set Repository
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=128170

Note:
As per ThinkPads.com new rules by theterminator93, you need to:
"Going forward, I will only be providing recovery sets to established forum members who meet the following criteria:
User profile must be properly populated (including location).
You have been a member of the forum for at least 14 days with a minimum of 10 meaningful posts,
OR you have been a member of the forum for over 2 months."

[muser99]

Thanks for the replies i'm kinda searching for the OEM image discs i know that i can dl drivers and so from the lenovo EOL page and make a fresh iso from ms but if anyone can dm me a link or upload them to google drive or mega..

Cheers

This site has the OEM image disc! https://download.lenovo.com/eol/index.html

Drill down to your model and it is listed under the pull down for Category select "Recovery". There is a Windows 7 disk image there ~400MB!

[MikalE]

I didn't see anything on that page about a system image disc for his system.

Just a lot of drivers and Windows updates.

[cadillacmike68]

You are not going to find the recovery disc / disc sets on any lenovo.com site. The ms license terms won't allow it. The only way to get them from Lenovo is to call with your system's MTM And serial # and then they will Sell you a set for that specific system's originally as sold config - IF they still have the discs. They most likely still have the T410 disc sets which are the same for T410 T410s T510 and W510. I know this because I had to buy a set before.

[MikalE]

I already knew that but apparently muser99 doesn't.

[johnmcdonnell]

Images of a three DVD set to recover Windows 7 Professional to your ThinkPad T410 can be downloaded here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... UpMzdth9Kp

The installation process will also create a fully-functional recovery partition that can be accessed by pressing F11 at startup.

[muser99]

I already knew that but apparently muser99 doesn't.

Wow you are so helpful.

[UMPC2024]

Images of a three DVD set to recover Windows 7 Professional to your ThinkPad T410 can be downloaded here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... UpMzdth9Kp

The installation process will also create a fully-functional recovery partition that can be accessed by pressing F11 at startup.

The readme says for a Lenovo ThinkPad T420...

[theterminator93]

OK, I was trying to hold off on a response with all of the other responses, but I now feel compelled to chime in.

1. I do have the original T410 Windows 7 Pro, x86 and x64 recovery sets. I ripped the ISOs myself from original DVDs from Lenovo which I have archived in my media collection. Each is two DVDs - one is the OS and the other is the drivers and applications specific to that model. The OS disc is used in several other sets of the same generation, paired with the drivers/applications disc for those other models. The OS disc can also be used by itself if you want to set up the only the drivers and applications you want yourself, without needing to activate Windows. For example, I have used the T420 OS restore discs to get an OEM activated Windows 7 Pro x64 w/SP1 install on T61s, with Middleton BIOS.

2. The link shared by another poster to a Google Drive folder with a recovery set is not the original T420 restore set. That set is 4 DVDs - two for the OS (Windows 7 Pro x64 with SP1 spans two discs - without SP1 it is one disc, like in the T410 set) and two drivers/applications discs. The readme clearly states the set of 3 discs was obtained from a filesharing/torrent website so I have to question their authenticity. Again I have the original 4-disc set from Lenovo which I ripped to ISO.

3. Barring installed updates or applications/drivers, many of the Windows 7 restore sets will work on similar models. However restore sets are not issued one-for-all from Lenovo, with exception to 14/15" models of the same series (e.g. T400/T500 are the same set). There are separate sets for T420/520, W520, X220 etc.

4. I am happy to provide the sets the OP wants, on the conditions I already listed in my recovery set thread which was quoted here by yet another member. Member for two weeks minimum, with meaningful posts. Or, at least a 2-month member regardless of post count. I will not respond to PMs or requests for restore media from members not meeting these criteria.

[johnmcdonnell]

Images of a three DVD set to recover Windows 7 Professional to your ThinkPad T410 can be downloaded here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... UpMzdth9Kp

The installation process will also create a fully-functional recovery partition that can be accessed by pressing F11 at startup.

The readme says for a Lenovo ThinkPad T420...

The readme also lists other models this recovery set will work with.

I have personally used it on the T410, T410s, T420, T420s, T400, T500, X220, X230, T430 and T430s and it worked perfectly with all of them.

[cadillacmike68]

I already knew that but apparently muser99 doesn't.

Wow you are so helpful.

Think, and Do the math, dude. This is after all a THINKPad forum. The recovery sets are 4 discs. I don't know how that T420 set is only 3. That's 4 DVDs with about 3-4GB on each or about 15-16GB.

And you expect a 400MB DL to have 16GB worth of stuff on it???

MikaIE, I meant my earlier post for muser99.

Terminator, you have a T420 set for W7P64? I didn't notice that earlier. I'll be PMing you later. I found some of my diskettes too and Think I have the rest here, but they are buried. I just need to figure out how to host large files without paying for the storage costs. Is google drive free (with a limit of course)??

[theterminator93]

Terminator, you have a T420 set for W7P64? I didn't notice that earlier. I'll be PMing you later. I found some of my diskettes too and Think I have the rest here, but they are buried. I just need to figure out how to host large files without paying for the storage costs. Is google drive free (with a limit of course)??

I sure do. Managed to get the set for nothing while my T420 was still in warranty.

I use Google Drive to send them. Personal accounts have a 15GB limit on total use but there is no limit otherwise on individual file size.

[w0qj]

Wow, so the T410 Product Recovery DVD's work for X230 also?
You learn something new everyday

...The readme also lists other models this recovery set will work with.

I have personally used it on the T410, T410s, T420, T420s, T400, T500, X220, X230, T430 and T430s and it worked perfectly with all of them.

[brettvan]

OK, I was trying to hold off on a response with all of the other responses, but I now feel compelled to chime in.

1. I do have the original T410 Windows 7 Pro, x86 and x64 recovery sets. I ripped the ISOs myself from original DVDs from Lenovo which I have archived in my media collection. Each is two DVDs - one is the OS and the other is the drivers and applications specific to that model. The OS disc is used in several other sets of the same generation, paired with the drivers/applications disc for those other models. The OS disc can also be used by itself if you want to set up the only the drivers and applications you want yourself, without needing to activate Windows. For example, I have used the T420 OS restore discs to get an OEM activated Windows 7 Pro x64 w/SP1 install on T61s, with Middleton BIOS.

2. The link shared by another poster to a Google Drive folder with a recovery set is not the original T420 restore set. That set is 4 DVDs - two for the OS (Windows 7 Pro x64 with SP1 spans two discs - without SP1 it is one disc, like in the T410 set) and two drivers/applications discs. The readme clearly states the set of 3 discs was obtained from a filesharing/torrent website so I have to question their authenticity. Again I have the original 4-disc set from Lenovo which I ripped to ISO.

3. Barring installed updates or applications/drivers, many of the Windows 7 restore sets will work on similar models. However restore sets are not issued one-for-all from Lenovo, with exception to 14/15" models of the same series (e.g. T400/T500 are the same set). There are separate sets for T420/520, W520, X220 etc.

4. I am happy to provide the sets the OP wants, on the conditions I already listed in my recovery set thread which was quoted here by yet another member. Member for two weeks minimum, with meaningful posts. Or, at least a 2-month member regardless of post count. I will not respond to PMs or requests for restore media from members not meeting these criteria.

Thanks T.

I will message you later on to get some recovery media once the conditions are met. This is more than fair.

[muser99]

Wow you are so helpful.

Think, and Do the math, dude. This is after all a THINKPad forum. The recovery sets are 4 discs. I don't know how that T420 set is only 3. That's 4 DVDs with about 3-4GB on each or about 15-16GB.

And you expect a 400MB DL to have 16GB worth of stuff on it???

MikaIE, I meant my earlier post for muser99.

Terminator, you have a T420 set for W7P64? I didn't notice that earlier. I'll be PMing you later. I found some of my diskettes too and Think I have the rest here, but they are buried. I just need to figure out how to host large files without paying for the storage costs. Is google drive free (with a limit of course)??

Wow, you are so clever.

[cadillacmike68]

And I'm also helpful, but not as helpful as Mika, who's been around longer.

Actually, I've been around longer, but he's been more active.

[YANNT410]

OK, I was trying to hold off on a response with all of the other responses, but I now feel compelled to chime in.

1. I do have the original T410 Windows 7 Pro, x86 and x64 recovery sets. I ripped the ISOs myself from original DVDs from Lenovo which I have archived in my media collection. Each is two DVDs - one is the OS and the other is the drivers and applications specific to that model. The OS disc is used in several other sets of the same generation, paired with the drivers/applications disc for those other models. The OS disc can also be used by itself if you want to set up the only the drivers and applications you want yourself, without needing to activate Windows. For example, I have used the T420 OS restore discs to get an OEM activated Windows 7 Pro x64 w/SP1 install on T61s, with Middleton BIOS.

2. The link shared by another poster to a Google Drive folder with a recovery set is not the original T420 restore set. That set is 4 DVDs - two for the OS (Windows 7 Pro x64 with SP1 spans two discs - without SP1 it is one disc, like in the T410 set) and two drivers/applications discs. The readme clearly states the set of 3 discs was obtained from a filesharing/torrent website so I have to question their authenticity. Again I have the original 4-disc set from Lenovo which I ripped to ISO.

3. Barring installed updates or applications/drivers, many of the Windows 7 restore sets will work on similar models. However restore sets are not issued one-for-all from Lenovo, with exception to 14/15" models of the same series (e.g. T400/T500 are the same set). There are separate sets for T420/520, W520, X220 etc.

4. I am happy to provide the sets the OP wants, on the conditions I already listed in my recovery set thread which was quoted here by yet another member. Member for two weeks minimum, with meaningful posts. Or, at least a 2-month member regardless of post count. I will not respond to PMs or requests for restore media from members not meeting these criteria.

its not to be anyway mean but yeah man i'm a new member and new to the thinkpad world i just asked you friendly if you could help me restore my t410 to original spec i didnt ask for anything else than that ^^

[cadillacmike68]

4. I am happy to provide the sets the OP wants, on the conditions I already listed in my recovery set thread which was quoted here by yet another member. Member for two weeks minimum, with meaningful posts. Or, at least a 2-month member regardless of post count. I will not respond to PMs or requests for restore media from members not meeting these criteria.

its not to be anyway mean but yeah man i'm a new member and new to the thinkpad world i just asked you friendly if you could help me restore my t410 to original spec i didnt ask for anything else than that ^^

Please read the bolded text.

Terminator went through a lot of time effort and $$$ to accumulate these recovery disc sets. The forum owners only ask that those wanting to participate in this become established contributing members of the group. And that includes a minimum length of time to be in and be active in the forums.

If you cannot wait the appropriate time, then the link that johnmcdonnel posted has a 3 disc set that others state WILL restore a T410. You can also call Lenovo, they will sell you an original set. They won't give you one unless you system is still in warranty.

[w0qj]

Hey YANNT410, it's just ten (10) forum postings, and you are already up to count #3 forum posting!

Just ask us real questions about T410 (upgradability, functionality, etc.) and we'll be more than obliged to help you leap over your "10 forum postings" in no time!

It's a friendly and helpful ThinkPad community over here, with folks helping each other out!

...its not to be anyway mean but yeah man i'm a new member and new to the thinkpad world i just asked you friendly if you could help me restore my t410 to original spec i didnt ask for anything else than that ^^

[muser99]

Hi Guys ^^
few months ago i saved my first thinkpad a T410 that was going for scrap and got it back running but i got it without a hard drive and want to restore it to factory specs 'yeah lmao i'm a purist' while everyone telling me to dl Windows ISO directly from M$
if anyone can help me source original Windows 7 x64 iso with all the OEM software that would be amazing they are no where to be found on the internet

Thanks a lot ^^

Try here http://t410.mcdonnelltech.com/

[cadillacmike68]

Hi Guys ^^
few months ago i saved my first thinkpad a T410 that was going for scrap and got it back running but i got it without a hard drive and want to restore it to factory specs 'yeah lmao i'm a purist' while everyone telling me to dl Windows ISO directly from M$
if anyone can help me source original Windows 7 x64 iso with all the OEM software that would be amazing they are no where to be found on the internet

Thanks a lot ^^

Try here http://t410.mcdonnelltech.com/

That's the EXACT same set of files that johnmcdonnel linked to earlier. Yannt, go ahead and use them if you wish. It can't hurt.

And just to be clear you can nolonger DL any windows 7 ISO from ms.

[789]

In case someone just wants to download above-requested disc images:

https://archive.org/details/ThinkPadT410Recovery

[Think70]

Hello. If anyone is looking for the original recovery disk isos, here is a link to them : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... UpMzdth9Kp

[Chuterix2]

Hello. If anyone is looking for the original recovery disk isos, here is a link to them : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... UpMzdth9Kp

That's the EXACT same set of files that johnmcdonnel linked to earlier.

[thewaywardgeek]

OK, I was trying to hold off on a response with all of the other responses, but I now feel compelled to chime in.

1. I do have the original T410 Windows 7 Pro, x86 and x64 recovery sets. I ripped the ISOs myself from original DVDs from Lenovo which I have archived in my media collection. Each is two DVDs - one is the OS and the other is the drivers and applications specific to that model. The OS disc is used in several other sets of the same generation, paired with the drivers/applications disc for those other models. The OS disc can also be used by itself if you want to set up the only the drivers and applications you want yourself, without needing to activate Windows. For example, I have used the T420 OS restore discs to get an OEM activated Windows 7 Pro x64 w/SP1 install on T61s, with Middleton BIOS.

2. The link shared by another poster to a Google Drive folder with a recovery set is not the original T420 restore set. That set is 4 DVDs - two for the OS (Windows 7 Pro x64 with SP1 spans two discs - without SP1 it is one disc, like in the T410 set) and two drivers/applications discs. The readme clearly states the set of 3 discs was obtained from a filesharing/torrent website so I have to question their authenticity. Again I have the original 4-disc set from Lenovo which I ripped to ISO.

3. Barring installed updates or applications/drivers, many of the Windows 7 restore sets will work on similar models. However restore sets are not issued one-for-all from Lenovo, with exception to 14/15" models of the same series (e.g. T400/T500 are the same set). There are separate sets for T420/520, W520, X220 etc.

4. I am happy to provide the sets the OP wants, on the conditions I already listed in my recovery set thread which was quoted here by yet another member. Member for two weeks minimum, with meaningful posts. Or, at least a 2-month member regardless of post count. I will not respond to PMs or requests for restore media from members not meeting these criteria.

Good thing I read this first before opting to install the GDrive Link, been scouring the interwebs for a T410 Recovery Media, and yes, will "earn" my "badges" before I PM.

[thewaywardgeek]

Hello. If anyone is looking for the original recovery disk isos, here is a link to them : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... UpMzdth9Kp

Has anyone tried using the Recovery Media thru USB? Been trying to install it but it doesn't push thru.