If Windows Hello with fingerprint is not available: Go to Device Manager and uninstall the TouchChip fingerprint reader (select "remove driver software" if it asks). Then restart, and it should automatically re-install a compatible driver that works with Windows Hello settings. Do not install the optional driver update for this fingerprint reader from Windows Update. If battery charge thresholds aren't available in Lenovo Vantage: Download this driver support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds541411 and install it. Note the folder where that driver was extracted. If that still doesn't work, go to Device Manager, find System Devices, Lenovo PM device, right-click and Update Driver, choose the manual option, click on Have Disk, then select that driver from that extracted folder. Again, do not install optional driver updates for this (it's marked as "Lenovo - System" in Windows Update)
Thinkpads are tock solid awesome! It's been 10 years since I last used a thinkpad. From a T61 to X201 and finally X13 AMD. After the X201 I used different laptops like Asus and dell until I got the X13
It was the first to use the new Intel i processors and I have found it is very competent. The T420 you can add a Msata drive where the wwan card goes to add even more storage; unfortunately the T410 doesn't allow this. Great video😊
Update about battery charge thresholds on Windows 10: twitter.com/TCG96/status/1362006759053926400 Turns out it was the power management driver's fault (Lenovo PM Device).
Thanks for the guide. Win10Pro works fine. There are though some minor not blocking issues like Microphone button does not work, 3 unknown devices in the devs tree. Fn+ some combinations do not work. My bios is 1.34. I guess could the bios upgrade help. PS: Wifi is enabled by switcher on the T410 body.
I've just bought a refurbished one of this with windows 10 installed. Does it support 64 bit? I forgot to ask the seller, I'll need that spec to try improving certain old films video quality..
Some from Windows Update (check optional updates), some from Lenovo's site: download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html Windows 7 and 8 drivers also work on Windows 10.
Been seriously thinking about getting one (cheap) having experienced using one for work. Quite reliable and smooth from what I remember. Would be good for personal use as a back up device rather than relying solely on my iphone 🤦♂️😂
This computer is great, but maybe seek out for a newer model if it's within your budget, like: T420, T430, T440...or the smaller X220, X230, X240... (the second digit goes from 0 to 9, the higher the newer)
If you need drivers on Windows, go to Windows Update and install all updates. Also see optional updates. Otherwise you can find T410 drivers on this page: download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html Windows 7 or 8 drivers will work on 10.
There are quite plenty of duplicated drivers from that list. Can you help list the one you needs to manually install, please? The rest I will uses Windows update option. 🙏
@@adelch5589 T42? Or T420 If it's the T42, that's an older laptop with a Pentium M processor, from the mid 2000s. Only 32-bit virtual machines work on that.
5:13 i currently using this laptop as my next daily driver or mybe soon to switch to from a stupid acer celeron laptop that is made in 2021 it only uses efi boot mode and i'm an kubuntu user as well as a linux user since 2020 at age 16 and i want to tell you that my thinkpad t410 the arabian keyborad version supports both efi and legacy bios boot mode together as they mixed. last two weeks i'm installed my modfied version of kubuntu that only run in efi devices like my aspire 3 that i'm gowing to sell it in the next 3 months. and it works perfectly without any problems just i need to have an ssd on my next laptop the t410. the bois boot settings on my t410 does not show the change to uefi to legacy boot mode. it only shows the boot speed mode "quickly or diagnostics".
I dont know if there is one for the T60 but I installed the Middleton Bios on my x61s and got it upgraded to SATA II that way. It was born with SATA I. Just something for you to perhaps look into.
@@TheComputerGuy96 I read about Zender Bios but I dont know if it can solve it. There is a version for t60. I dont know too much about alternative Bios's. My kids had a t60p a few years back, but I only used mechanical HD's back then as SSDs werent invented yet. :) I only started looking into bios upgrades last year because I "needed it" for my x61s then. I tend to tinker with old computers for fun. Some people watch Netflix or listen to audio books but give me an old Thinkpad and... :) Here is a picture of my laptop: drive.google.com/file/d/12c-mZnMkzUswXdbBnk1oaUdvMqmeRI7r/view?usp=sharing
I know video is a bit old but i'd still ike to ask. Did you have any problem with the power button in windows? I can't for the life of me figure it out. It works fine outside windows and i use it to power on the pc fine. But when loaded into windows it does aabsolutely nothing. I checked in power settings and it is set to do a shutdown, and google did not help me.
The power button on ThinkPads doesn't work if you press it quickly while the computer is on. Press it for about one second (not longer, otherwise you'll do force power off).
I tried installing windows 10 1809 (Yes i use windows 7 still to this day), but i had a problem installing the video driver , even tho its the same installer which worked fine in windows 7 64bit , i tried running in compatibility mode still wont work I downloaded all the drivers that do work in windows 7 . It only shows the " turbo boost driver " even tho it should show the hd graphics and the turbo boost one , Is it because 1809 is too new or old for the driver ?? Would like to see it running w10 fine
Windows 10 1809 is awfully outdated (support ended in November 2020, just a few months after Windows 7). You should install Windows 10 22H2, which works fine on this computer with 8 GB of RAM and a SATA SSD. You can find most drivers on the "optional" section of Windows Update. If you don't care about security updates, it's better to just install Windows 7.
I have t410 ThinkPad where I erased the previous os windows 8 and trying to install windows 10 system is loading with windows setup and restarting and i got to know to update the BIOS i did that their bootable CD upgraded the BIOS into 1.45 but still the same issue. My concern is now there is blank drive and trying to install windows 10. Which is not happening can you help me
On another Windows computer, go to www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 download the tool and use it to create installation media USB drive. Then put that USB drive in your T410, boot from it, and use it to re-install Windows 10
Not all T410 units have Bluetooth. Check for driver updates on Windows Update (including optional updates). If you still don't see Bluetooth in Device Manager or Windows settings, your computer doesn't have it. You can buy a cheap Bluetooth USB adapter.
hi , man I have a problem with my T410 .Couple days ago I installed my T410 through windows10(I got this iso from Microsoft web ) USB diver made rufus . After finishing full installation of windows10 , I keyed in windows 7 pro key of T410 ,and saw the information on T410 screen .. OS couldn't be activated ... So I feel confused : how to your windows10 be activated ? Please tell me . Thank you very much .
Unfortunately the free Windows 10 activation with Windows 7/8 product key no longer works since late 2023. The OS will still work, but you can't activate it without buying a new Windows 10 or 11 license. (Windows 11 license can be used to activate Windows 10)
CMOS battery or BIOS update have nothing to do with RAM. Check that your RAM sticks are installed correctly. If it doesn't help, download MemTest86 www.memtest86.com/download.htm (scroll down to Older Versions and get V4) and burn it to a CD/DVD or write it to a USB drive. Then boot from it and use it to check your RAM. To update the BIOS you just download the update file (6iuj29us.exe), run it and follow the instructions.
Maybe someone can help me as to figuring what is next to the ram slot when you turn it upside down to upgrade the ram. Can some sort of ssd be installed on it in that particular port? On the t440p I’ve installed an m.2 2242 ssd but that particular one won’t work on the 410. Any suggestions would be helpful
The other slot next to the RAM slot at the bottom of the T410 is Mini PCI Express, which on this computer is designed for the WWAN (cellular data) card. If you want to install an SSD it has to be SATA.
I know it's been a while since you posted this video, but, How did you install W10 in this laptop? I have a T410 with a virus and I want to (like you) a clean install of W10 pro. Do you have a tutorial or the steps to do it?
You install it just like on any compatible computer: create an installer USB drive (for example with Microsoft's media creation tool: www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 ) and boot from it (on this computer you press F12). If it asks for a product key, enter your Windows 7 one (it's on a sticker under the battery). Then format or delete the partition where your previous OS was (this will delete everything), and finally you can install. For detailed instructions, search "clean install windows 10". After the clean installation you have to install drivers, most of which are from Windows Update optional section.
hello!, i did an fresh install of windows 10 pro. (from microsoft site), i installed the fingerprint driver from windows update. the problem is, when i open setting > accounts. it freezes, but if i unistall the driver it opens normaly. what i need to do?
What you see in this video is a clean installation of Windows 10, no upgrade. I don't remember each driver exactly, but I got drivers from Windows Update (optional updates) or the Lenovo web site download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html
Connect with Ethernet and run Windows Update, it should find and update drivers (sometimes they're under the "optional" section). Otherwise, find the drivers here: pcsupport.lenovo.com/it/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-l-series-laptops/thinkpad-l420/downloads/driver-list/component?name=Networking%3A%20Wireless%20LAN (Windows 8 drivers will work on Windows 10)
I have a t410 lenovo laptop, i m try to upgrade Windows 10 but not upgraded.. When i m enter boot hhd then left uper side only - show, help plz to upgrade
On another Windows computer, use the media creation tool to create a Windows 10 installation DVD or USB drive: www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 then boot from it on your T410 and try the repair option (not install). If the repair doesn't work, you'll have to install Windows 10 from the beginning. (If it asks for a product key, enter your Windows 7 one)
I have almost the same laptop as you! Except it’s by dell, and when i try to install 8gb of ram in it, it just doesn’t boot. Maybe it’s because I’m mixing compatible ram with incompatible?
The same way you install Windows 10 on any compatible PC: use the media creation tool www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 I did a clean installation, which removes everything from the hard drive before installing, but you can also upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 if you want.
No, Windows 10 doesn't require UEFI. Download the media creation tool and use it to create an installation USB drive. Then you can boot from that USB drive. It will work either in UEFI mode or legacy mode (for older computers like this T410)
If you want to start over from scratch (deleting everything on your computer), look up "windows 10 clean install" and you'll find plenty of guides. If you have Windows 7/8 and you want to upgrade to 10 without deleting anything, just go to www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 Download the tool and use it to upgrade. I've also done a video about it: ruclips.net/video/Ha6n2m3tcgs/видео.html
Anyone can help me with that Driver for Fingerprint scanner? Excuse me sir, what kind of driver are you using for the Fingerprint scanner in Windows 10 for your T410? Cause when I update the Windows from Windows 7 to windows 10 that fingerprint is not working anymore and it still asking for the driver.. I can'nt find it in Lenovo support, because this version is already expired..
Go to Settings > Update & security > View optional updates > Driver updates. The fingerprint scanner driver should be there. Otherwise, go to download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html and get "ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software for Windows 8.1" (version 6.0.0.8102). Windows 8.1 drivers will work on 10
You can use Windows Hello only with fingerprint. The T410 doesn't have a face scanner (it requires a special 3D/infrared camera, it won't work with the web cam)
@@TheComputerGuy96 Sir can u help me again for the driver that u use in your T410 windows 10, what kind of driver that u use for : - Base system device - PCI Serial port - PCI Simple Cmmunications Controller - Unknown device Because I have looked for it, download and install the chipset driver in Lenovo Support, but it still not working..
An SSD is a replacement for the HDD, not an addition. Unless you’re going to clone your HDD data to the SSD, you should install the SSD *before* installing updates and other software.
I have add ssd 250gb from other computer i bought as used few years ago i don't last person own how old it is. I have reinstalled windows 10 pro its much faster now however my ssd its says good 96% i hope last for awail befor i buy another ssd
Yes you can, but the latest BIOS version for the T410 is version 1.45 from February 2013, it will not install EFI. Go to this page download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html and download "BIOS Update Utility" (Windows 11 is not compatible with T410 for many reasons, not just lack of EFI)
i have lenovo t410, I'm also looking into this topic, but somehow found it, My laptop is also not working win 11 Let me know (mr sinivas) if you have Win 11 installed on u r lap
Even if you install Windows 11 manually, Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 updates on any computer that isn't officially supported. You need 8th gen Intel Core (Coffee Lake) or newer, or 2nd gen AMD Ryzen or newer, and you must have TPM 2.0 (1.2 is not enough). So do not install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC. Even 6th gen Skylake is "too old" for Windows 11.
@@TheComputerGuy96 yes, I tried to install additional drivers for my X1 Carbon 3rd Gen by using this link: www.support.lenovo.com, first you need to choose your ThinkPad laptop, try to get additional drivers and then going through Google and typing: ThinkPad wallpaper, then I tried to download the black ThinkPad wallpaper and then I seted up the Lenovo services which I installed through the MS Store, some applications didn’t work properly, (like Commercial Vantage and Lenovo Display Configuration), then I rebooted into Windows again, then the fast drivers loaded and then it accerelated my speed average into 100 per upload and 70 per download, you can download in the link up there! 👆👆👆👆👆👆 Fast drivers of course work! Try to install on all ThinkPads you have (like the T440s using macOS Big Sur and Windows)! See you soon!
It does, except for some new ones with 5.15 kernel, like Ubuntu 22.04 or Mint 21: askubuntu.com/questions/1404695/ubuntu-22-04-freezing-on-2010-thinkpad-t410-1st-gen-core-i5-intel-graphics But different Linux kernel versions work perfectly fine.
@@TheComputerGuy96 i installed the latest linux mint version, it worked well. i have an i3 350m, nvidia quadro nvs 3100 (256mb). amd 6gb of ram. and even i play minecraft java edition on it
If anyone today still use it? My T410i have i7 620m and 60gb SSD, 8gb ram, but i think is Win10\8.1 works worse. But i dont kwon, is my imagine or this really. Still use win8.1, seems to work good, but wanna test cut win10 edition (he must be gentle to ram\cpu, Defender eats a lot and other bloatware\telemetry), seems win8\10 works worse with explorer, and i think have Intel HD driver issues (i dont have nvidia). easier way -- just buy new laptop :^) but old thinkpad magic is cool, like a flashlight and etc
If this T410 was entirely mine, I'd put Windows 7 on it because the original software (Lenovo Enhanced Experience) has some extra features that don't work on Windows 10. But Windows 10 works fine on this PC too and it's more secure. It's not slow if you have a solid-state drive.
@@TheComputerGuy96 Agree. With SSD this Laptop works pretty good with Windows 10. My only problem is the low battery and the heating problem when working on non-cooling surface (not sure if changing thermal paste would solve this for a bit). Everything else works very good. The quality of display, keyboard, touchpad and slots is like in the beginning.
Can anyone help me how to update my BIOS? I have same laptop but the bios is 1.34 which is 2010. Cannot be updated coz its already windows 10. Help please?
Go to download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html and download "BIOS update utility". The latest BIOS version for the T410 is 1.45. It only mentions up to Windows 8 but it will work on 10 too.
@@TheComputerGuy96 Great. I think mine does. IDK if it has Bluetooth in it or not. Because if it does damn I missed out :( Oh wait no. I don't think it does. Maybe the Bluetooth is separate?
I just looked it up because I didn't test it very much. Yes, in this computer the wireless and Bluetooth are on separate cards. The latter is recognized by Windows 10 as "Generic Bluetooth Adapter". And I found out when you put this T410 running Windows 10 in sleep mode and then wake it up, Bluetooth stops working (it even disappears from Device Manager) and you can't turn it back on until you restart. Before sleep mode it works fine.
Here is the latest NVS 3100M driver for Windows 10: www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/110264/en-us/ If installing this driver does not help, I don't know what's wrong
With online videos like RUclips my T410 is about 50°C. Normally it's 40-45°C and when the CPU is maxed out (rarely) it's about 70°C. If your CPU temperature is significantly higher, you probably have to remove dust from inside your computer. Or take it apart, remove the cooling fan, clean out the thermal paste and apply new thermal paste, but it's more difficult.
@@TheComputerGuy96 wow, mine is getting on average 65°C watching videos on youtube. You can watch videos and place tasks that can reach 83°C easily. I tried to install linux but incredibly it is slower than windows. I already opened it, cleaned the cooler and put a thermal paste that I have for several years. This is very strange... Could it be that the processor has reached the end of its life?
The last ThinkPad with old keyboard style is the T420 or X220. And with some work it's possible to install the T410/T420/X220 keyboard in a T430/X230 (but not newer models). The old style is superior, but the new one is still way better than a MacBook keyboard.
anyone can help me with the trackpad and the touchpad?. the trackpad and the touchpad aren't working, i push fn + f8, but the laptop only show me a warning: "Ultranav Driver is not installed". and i just tried to install synaptics driver. but it says "synaptic device not found". what i can do?. im using windows 7 Pro (x64).
Go to Windows Update and search for updates, the Synaptics driver should be there (maybe in the optional updates section). If that doesn't help, go to this page: download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html scroll down and get "Synaptics UltraNav driver"
@@TheComputerGuy96 ok, i will tri. i have a new thing to say.. Now, ultranav is showed in the mouse options,and i can use the trackpad. (the red button on the keyboard) but touchpad is disabled (i can't click the option to enable it) because it is disabled on the bios. The problem appears when i enable it in the bios. i put touchpad and trackpad in "automatic" on the bios. and when i start windows, ultranav dissapear. and touchpad and trackpad isn't working
Press Fn+F8 to enable or disable the touchpad. Or try uninstalling the Synaptics driver from Device Manager (select the option to "delete driver software for this device") and re-installing it. Or try seeing if the touchpad works in an Ubuntu live DVD or USB drive (choose the "try" option, you don't have to install). If the touchpad doesn't work there and you're sure it's not disabled, it may be broken. BTW the red button mouse is called trackpoint. Trackpad and touchpad are kind of the same thing
@@TheComputerGuy96 oh, ok. thank you for explain me that. ok, i will try linux mint, and ubuntu. because i already unistalled the driver, and it doesn't work
@@TheComputerGuy96 ok, so, i triy linux and ubuntu. and i have the same result. the touchpad isn't working. i disassembly the laptop. and the flex connectors looks good. it doesn't like to be broken.
Try a different operating system (for example Ubuntu from a USB drive, no need to install) to make sure it's not a software problem If the speakers still do not work, they're broken
I too am having this problem. I thought it was the speakers at first, and bought a replacement set, but the problem persists so I cannot be sure. I've seen several other posts online from across the past few years of people having this same problem so maybe it's a hardware defect.
@@ckbd19 yes it's a harware defect. it happends because the chip controller take high temperatures. it has no solution. but if you mant, you can do an "heatsink " with aluminium, it should work
I've never played that game, but looking at their website playvalorant.com/specs/ the T410 can meet the OS, CPU and RAM requirement but not the GPU and VRAM requirement, so probably not.
@@TheComputerGuy96 yess there is a confusion for me that my t410 doesn’t contain a camera but i have seen some t410 laptops with camera. Thanks for your reply :)
@@TheComputerGuy96 okay good for you, when I tried Windows 10 on an old laptop (i5 1st gen) boot load time takes 2 minutes and some 64 bit programs won't install
Like the video says, this laptop also has a 1st gen i5, but it boots up quickly because it has an SSD. I didn't install many programs, but everything I tried so far works.
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If Windows Hello with fingerprint is not available:
Go to Device Manager and uninstall the TouchChip fingerprint reader (select "remove driver software" if it asks). Then restart, and it should automatically re-install a compatible driver that works with Windows Hello settings. Do not install the optional driver update for this fingerprint reader from Windows Update.
If battery charge thresholds aren't available in Lenovo Vantage:
Download this driver support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds541411 and install it. Note the folder where that driver was extracted. If that still doesn't work, go to Device Manager, find System Devices, Lenovo PM device, right-click and Update Driver, choose the manual option, click on Have Disk, then select that driver from that extracted folder. Again, do not install optional driver updates for this (it's marked as "Lenovo - System" in Windows Update)
I have this t410 with win10. Thank you for posting.
I'm on my ThinkPad right now. This computer is amazing! 100% recommend
Thinkpads are tock solid awesome! It's been 10 years since I last used a thinkpad. From a T61 to X201 and finally X13 AMD. After the X201 I used different laptops like Asus and dell until I got the X13
Very nice. Love the keyboard. I have the X201, X220, X61P, W520 :)
Very hepful, thanks
It was the first to use the new Intel i processors and I have found it is very competent. The T420 you can add a Msata drive where the wwan card goes to add even more storage; unfortunately the T410 doesn't allow this. Great video😊
You probably don't need more than one drive's worth of storage on a computer like this.
i still using it bought it 1 month ago it work perfect corei7
although this is old, but it still looks good and like 2019 design🔥
bruh i had the same model when i was 6
and i loved it
i have same computer i bought used 6 months ago it runs great on older games and watching RUclips which i am now
Watching this clip in 2023 with my t410i :)
Update about battery charge thresholds on Windows 10: twitter.com/TCG96/status/1362006759053926400
Turns out it was the power management driver's fault (Lenovo PM Device).
i can enable the virtualization in pc lenovo l420 ?
I have same laptop but can’t type in my WiFi password
Keyboard working only when I’m in the search bar or me word but if I need type in password for WiFi not working😭😭😭
I still have the laptop somewhere. I miss using it to impress senior girls in Gym and whatnot in 2019 :( might revive it one day.
Thanks for the guide. Win10Pro works fine. There are though some minor not blocking issues like Microphone button does not work, 3 unknown devices in the devs tree. Fn+ some combinations do not work. My bios is 1.34. I guess could the bios upgrade help. PS: Wifi is enabled by switcher on the T410 body.
Lenovo ThinkPad 👍
i use to have t40 it died about 2 years ago i miss it sometimes
I bought one for 15 Eur yesterday 🤫🤭 Reason was..No OS and a boot issue. Installed win 10 pro and enjoy 😜👍
i've got one of these - it's a work horse - used 15 hours a day for 11 years - just a battery issue once in this time.
I still have the exact laptop running Windows 10 as well. It's actually not too bad considering its like 11 years old lmao
Cooooool
i got it for like 50 dollars so i decided to give it a try, its coming tomorrow :D
I've just bought a refurbished one of this with windows 10 installed. Does it support 64 bit? I forgot to ask the seller, I'll need that spec to try improving certain old films video quality..
Yes, all computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 are 64-bit.
Where did you get the drivers?
I have the same computer and I want the Win10 but there are no drivers on the internet for Win10 :-(
Some from Windows Update (check optional updates), some from Lenovo's site: download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html
Windows 7 and 8 drivers also work on Windows 10.
Been seriously thinking about getting one (cheap) having experienced using one for work. Quite reliable and smooth from what I remember. Would be good for personal use as a back up device rather than relying solely on my iphone 🤦♂️😂
This computer is great, but maybe seek out for a newer model if it's within your budget, like: T420, T430, T440...or the smaller X220, X230, X240... (the second digit goes from 0 to 9, the higher the newer)
Nice
i had a thinkpad for a dj set when i was 9 cause i wanted to make music
i have installed linux manjaro on it and it works way better than windows 10, it's like another laptop,
i use it on web development .
If you need drivers on Windows, go to Windows Update and install all updates. Also see optional updates. Otherwise you can find T410 drivers on this page: download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html Windows 7 or 8 drivers will work on 10.
There are quite plenty of duplicated drivers from that list. Can you help list the one you needs to manually install, please? The rest I will uses Windows update option. 🙏
I have a T400 and T420, still good laptops. And yeah the HP Streams with 2GB of soldered RAM are a pain really.
i can enable the virtualization in pc lenovo t42 ?
@@adelch5589 T42? Or T420
If it's the T42, that's an older laptop with a Pentium M processor, from the mid 2000s. Only 32-bit virtual machines work on that.
@@MLGKid420 in L420 lenovo L420
I can enable this feature
@@adelch5589 Yes, L420 supports VT-x.
@@MLGKid420 But how do I do it ?
I looked in the BIOS and couldn't find it
5:13 i currently using this laptop as my next daily driver or mybe soon to switch to from a stupid acer celeron laptop that is made in 2021 it only uses efi boot mode and i'm an kubuntu user as well as a linux user since 2020 at age 16 and i want to tell you that my thinkpad t410 the arabian keyborad version supports both efi and legacy bios boot mode together as they mixed. last two weeks i'm installed my modfied version of kubuntu that only run in efi devices like my aspire 3 that i'm gowing to sell it in the next 3 months. and it works perfectly without any problems just i need to have an ssd on my next laptop the t410. the bois boot settings on my t410 does not show the change to uefi to legacy boot mode. it only shows the boot speed mode "quickly or diagnostics".
I have t500 window 10 pro not working dead black screen showing... But win 7 work perfectly. any solution?
I sell 100's of these. Great laptops.
I dont know if there is one for the T60 but I installed the Middleton Bios on my x61s and got it upgraded to SATA II that way. It was born with SATA I. Just something for you to perhaps look into.
I know about the Middleton BIOS, but it's only for the T61 or X61 so I can't install it on my T60.
@@TheComputerGuy96 I read about Zender Bios but I dont know if it can solve it. There is a version for t60.
I dont know too much about alternative Bios's. My kids had a t60p a few years back, but I only used mechanical HD's back then as SSDs werent invented yet. :)
I only started looking into bios upgrades last year because I "needed it" for my x61s then. I tend to tinker with old computers for fun. Some people watch Netflix or listen to audio books but give me an old Thinkpad and... :)
Here is a picture of my laptop:
drive.google.com/file/d/12c-mZnMkzUswXdbBnk1oaUdvMqmeRI7r/view?usp=sharing
great laptop for playing old games on it i need get new battery i am getting about hour on mine
thanks for watching but please don't post many comments on one video
@@TheComputerGuy96 it helps the algorithm, i would encourage comments
I know video is a bit old but i'd still ike to ask. Did you have any problem with the power button in windows? I can't for the life of me figure it out. It works fine outside windows and i use it to power on the pc fine. But when loaded into windows it does aabsolutely nothing. I checked in power settings and it is set to do a shutdown, and google did not help me.
The power button on ThinkPads doesn't work if you press it quickly while the computer is on. Press it for about one second (not longer, otherwise you'll do force power off).
@@TheComputerGuy96It WORKS! omg i feel a lil bit stupid now :D
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Hi. What the battery widget you using in this notebook?
Lenovo Vantage: www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9WZDNCRFJ4MV
I tried installing windows 10 1809 (Yes i use windows 7 still to this day), but i had a problem installing the video driver , even tho its the same installer which worked fine in windows 7 64bit , i tried running in compatibility mode still wont work
I downloaded all the drivers that do work in windows 7 . It only shows the " turbo boost driver " even tho it should show the hd graphics and the turbo boost one , Is it because 1809 is too new or old for the driver ?? Would like to see it running w10 fine
Windows 10 1809 is awfully outdated (support ended in November 2020, just a few months after Windows 7). You should install Windows 10 22H2, which works fine on this computer with 8 GB of RAM and a SATA SSD. You can find most drivers on the "optional" section of Windows Update.
If you don't care about security updates, it's better to just install Windows 7.
Hi. I use a Lenovo T410. May I ask what is the max RAM upgrade I can do with this one? Also, what type of ram can you suggest. Thank you!
The maximum amount of RAM for the T410 is 8 GB.
The only type of RAM compatible with the T410 is DDR3 1066 MHz laptop RAM, also called PC3-8500
@@TheComputerGuy96 thank you for the quick revert. i appreciate it!
Hey man, is there a light or something on this laptop that you can use when you're working in the dark or at night?
Press Fn+Page Up. I mentioned it in this video.
I have t410 ThinkPad where I erased the previous os windows 8 and trying to install windows 10 system is loading with windows setup and restarting and i got to know to update the BIOS i did that their bootable CD upgraded the BIOS into 1.45 but still the same issue. My concern is now there is blank drive and trying to install windows 10. Which is not happening can you help me
On another Windows computer, go to www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 download the tool and use it to create installation media USB drive. Then put that USB drive in your T410, boot from it, and use it to re-install Windows 10
Hi, I wanna ask you ?
is their bluetooth on it , because it doesn't show up for me on win 10.
thanks
Not all T410 units have Bluetooth. Check for driver updates on Windows Update (including optional updates). If you still don't see Bluetooth in Device Manager or Windows settings, your computer doesn't have it. You can buy a cheap Bluetooth USB adapter.
@@TheComputerGuy96 thanks man (y) (y) (y)
hi , man
I have a problem with my T410 .Couple days ago I installed my T410 through windows10(I got this iso from Microsoft web ) USB diver made rufus . After finishing full installation of windows10 , I keyed in windows 7 pro key of T410 ,and saw the information on T410 screen .. OS couldn't be activated ... So I feel confused : how to your windows10 be activated ? Please tell me . Thank you very much .
Unfortunately the free Windows 10 activation with Windows 7/8 product key no longer works since late 2023. The OS will still work, but you can't activate it without buying a new Windows 10 or 11 license. (Windows 11 license can be used to activate Windows 10)
how did you update the bios? I could only find an update for windows 8.
That BIOS update for Windows 8 can run on Windows 10 too.
@@TheComputerGuy96 OK. thanks for the reply.
CMOS battery or BIOS update have nothing to do with RAM. Check that your RAM sticks are installed correctly. If it doesn't help, download MemTest86 www.memtest86.com/download.htm (scroll down to Older Versions and get V4) and burn it to a CD/DVD or write it to a USB drive. Then boot from it and use it to check your RAM.
To update the BIOS you just download the update file (6iuj29us.exe), run it and follow the instructions.
Maybe someone can help me as to figuring what is next to the ram slot when you turn it upside down to upgrade the ram. Can some sort of ssd be installed on it in that particular port? On the t440p I’ve installed an m.2 2242 ssd but that particular one won’t work on the 410. Any suggestions would be helpful
The other slot next to the RAM slot at the bottom of the T410 is Mini PCI Express, which on this computer is designed for the WWAN (cellular data) card. If you want to install an SSD it has to be SATA.
@@TheComputerGuy96 that port actually works for an msata ssd?
My laptop lenovo t410 cant start...
I know it's been a while since you posted this video, but, How did you install W10 in this laptop? I have a T410 with a virus and I want to (like you) a clean install of W10 pro. Do you have a tutorial or the steps to do it?
You install it just like on any compatible computer: create an installer USB drive (for example with Microsoft's media creation tool: www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 ) and boot from it (on this computer you press F12).
If it asks for a product key, enter your Windows 7 one (it's on a sticker under the battery). Then format or delete the partition where your previous OS was (this will delete everything), and finally you can install.
For detailed instructions, search "clean install windows 10".
After the clean installation you have to install drivers, most of which are from Windows Update optional section.
@@TheComputerGuy96 actually, I have a w10 pro dvd
Okay, so use that DVD instead of a USB drive. Everything else is the same
@@TheComputerGuy96 ok, thanks
So this laptop is not yours?
hello!, i did an fresh install of windows 10 pro. (from microsoft site), i installed the fingerprint driver from windows update. the problem is, when i open setting > accounts. it freezes, but if i unistall the driver it opens normaly. what i need to do?
I'm sorry but I don't know...my T410 with Windows 10 Pro (version 21H1) doesn't have this issue
@@TheComputerGuy96 ok man, i think, the only way is installing Windows 7 from the recovery set, and install windows 10 from it.
@@TheComputerGuy96 you only installed the drivers after installing windows 10?
What you see in this video is a clean installation of Windows 10, no upgrade. I don't remember each driver exactly, but I got drivers from Windows Update (optional updates) or the Lenovo web site download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html
@@TheComputerGuy96 but, after insalling the drivers, you installed any program related with it? for example, lenovo fingerprint reader?
This laptop looks like my thinkpad r series r61
The resolution is the same as my real Mac does!!
1280*800 is a common resolution for 16/10 aspect ratio.
@@TheComputerGuy96 I agree with you, it is a common resolution for every single screen.
Hey brother i have thinkpad l420 i upgraded to windows 10 and my wifi driver is not working any solution?
Connect with Ethernet and run Windows Update, it should find and update drivers (sometimes they're under the "optional" section).
Otherwise, find the drivers here: pcsupport.lenovo.com/it/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-l-series-laptops/thinkpad-l420/downloads/driver-list/component?name=Networking%3A%20Wireless%20LAN (Windows 8 drivers will work on Windows 10)
I have a t410 lenovo laptop, i m try to upgrade Windows 10 but not upgraded.. When i m enter boot hhd then left uper side only - show, help plz to upgrade
On another Windows computer, use the media creation tool to create a Windows 10 installation DVD or USB drive: www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 then boot from it on your T410 and try the repair option (not install).
If the repair doesn't work, you'll have to install Windows 10 from the beginning. (If it asks for a product key, enter your Windows 7 one)
I have almost the same laptop as you! Except it’s by dell, and when i try to install 8gb of ram in it, it just doesn’t boot. Maybe it’s because I’m mixing compatible ram with incompatible?
Maybe. No idea what your laptop needs, but this T410 needs DDR3 1066 MHz laptop RAM, also known as PC3-8500
@@TheComputerGuy96 i got told that it’s maybe because I’m mixing new ram with an old computer
Yes, newer types of RAM are incompatible.
hi man...how you install windows 10 pro 64 bit into your thinkpad T410..Could you tell me how ?
The same way you install Windows 10 on any compatible PC: use the media creation tool www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10
I did a clean installation, which removes everything from the hard drive before installing, but you can also upgrade from Windows 7 or 8 if you want.
@@TheComputerGuy96 i cant, coz, bios dun have uefi. W10 pro 64bit hv to install In uefi. How ?
No, Windows 10 doesn't require UEFI. Download the media creation tool and use it to create an installation USB drive. Then you can boot from that USB drive. It will work either in UEFI mode or legacy mode (for older computers like this T410)
Use refus and select "mbr" as partition scheme , I hope I helped you
Greeting from egypt 😊
how you change the os. mine i cant change in to win 10. itried everything i know it doesn't work..
If you want to start over from scratch (deleting everything on your computer), look up "windows 10 clean install" and you'll find plenty of guides.
If you have Windows 7/8 and you want to upgrade to 10 without deleting anything, just go to www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows10 Download the tool and use it to upgrade. I've also done a video about it: ruclips.net/video/Ha6n2m3tcgs/видео.html
it works for sure. I Installed win 10 pro from usb 😉
I can't start mobile hotspot on mine
Anyone can help me with that Driver for Fingerprint scanner?
Excuse me sir, what kind of driver are you using for the Fingerprint scanner in Windows 10 for your T410?
Cause when I update the Windows from Windows 7 to windows 10 that fingerprint is not working anymore and it still asking for the driver..
I can'nt find it in Lenovo support, because this version is already expired..
Go to Settings > Update & security > View optional updates > Driver updates. The fingerprint scanner driver should be there.
Otherwise, go to download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html and get "ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software for Windows 8.1" (version 6.0.0.8102). Windows 8.1 drivers will work on 10
Yeahh I do..
But now Windows hello face scanner is the problem..
Do u have any recomendation for the driver to use that face scanner sir?
You can use Windows Hello only with fingerprint. The T410 doesn't have a face scanner (it requires a special 3D/infrared camera, it won't work with the web cam)
@@TheComputerGuy96
Sir can u help me again for the driver that u use in your T410 windows 10, what kind of driver that u use for :
- Base system device
- PCI Serial port
- PCI Simple Cmmunications Controller
- Unknown device
Because I have looked for it, download and install the chipset driver in Lenovo Support, but it still not working..
do u get high cpu usage issues aswell?
No, the CPU usage is high only when doing heavy stuff like installing programs or updates. In normal use the CPU usage is not high.
do you recomand W10 on that machine?
Yes, it works okay.
Runs even better with different OS like Trisquel / Parabola - or xubuntu / lubuntu if you need a bit more proprietary drivers.
I just got his computer today i am going add ssd after i get all updates then backup after I ask them upgraded mine to 8gb it was $40 more
An SSD is a replacement for the HDD, not an addition. Unless you’re going to clone your HDD data to the SSD, you should install the SSD *before* installing updates and other software.
I have add ssd 250gb from other computer i bought as used few years ago i don't last person own how old it is. I have reinstalled windows 10 pro its much faster now however my ssd its says good 96% i hope last for awail befor i buy another ssd
Hi I have laptop t410 ThinkPad can any let me where to get the bios update for installation of windows 11 UEFI
Windows 11 will not work on the T410 because it requires EFI, which the T410 doesn't have.
@@TheComputerGuy96 but can we update the bios
Yes you can, but the latest BIOS version for the T410 is version 1.45 from February 2013, it will not install EFI.
Go to this page download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html and download "BIOS Update Utility"
(Windows 11 is not compatible with T410 for many reasons, not just lack of EFI)
i have lenovo t410, I'm also looking into this topic, but somehow found it,
My laptop is also not working win 11
Let me know (mr sinivas) if you have Win 11 installed on u r lap
Even if you install Windows 11 manually, Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 updates on any computer that isn't officially supported. You need 8th gen Intel Core (Coffee Lake) or newer, or 2nd gen AMD Ryzen or newer, and you must have TPM 2.0 (1.2 is not enough).
So do not install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC. Even 6th gen Skylake is "too old" for Windows 11.
How did you get that thinkpad wallpaper?
By downloading it from sites.google.com/view/oemfiles/oem-customization-files/lenovo-thinkpad/windows-7
@@TheComputerGuy96 thanks for the link i would like to see other oems wallpapers on the website like sony or hp or asus
@@TheComputerGuy96 yes, I tried to install additional drivers for my X1 Carbon 3rd Gen by using this link: www.support.lenovo.com, first you need to choose your ThinkPad laptop, try to get additional drivers and then going through Google and typing: ThinkPad wallpaper, then I tried to download the black ThinkPad wallpaper and then I seted up the Lenovo services which I installed through the MS Store, some applications didn’t work properly, (like Commercial Vantage and Lenovo Display Configuration), then I rebooted into Windows again, then the fast drivers loaded and then it accerelated my speed average into 100 per upload and 70 per download, you can download in the link up there! 👆👆👆👆👆👆 Fast drivers of course work! Try to install on all ThinkPads you have (like the T440s using macOS Big Sur and Windows)! See you soon!
i have same laptop i bought 5 months ago i upgrade ram from 4 gb to 8gb highest it goes to and ssd 250 gb
Hola, que tal te funciona en 2022? La recomiendas?
How did you do to format it, I can not turn off only when it is reading the disk to format

mine came with windows 10
Does this laptop work well with Linux distros?
It does, except for some new ones with 5.15 kernel, like Ubuntu 22.04 or Mint 21: askubuntu.com/questions/1404695/ubuntu-22-04-freezing-on-2010-thinkpad-t410-1st-gen-core-i5-intel-graphics
But different Linux kernel versions work perfectly fine.
@@TheComputerGuy96 i installed the latest linux mint version, it worked well.
i have an i3 350m, nvidia quadro nvs 3100 (256mb). amd 6gb of ram. and even i play minecraft java edition on it
Hi
I have the same laptop with windows 10 , but wifi is not working and I can't find drivers. Please help me
See the pinned comment
@@TheComputerGuy96 there are a lot, can you suggest me the exact one please
Get "Intel Wireless LAN" version 17.13.11 (it says Windows 8 but it will work on 10 too). If you don't know 32- or 64-bit, try 64-bit first
Don't forget to turn on the Wifi by switcher in the nearest right corner of the T410 laptop body
Is it a new computer?
I got it earlier this month, but watch the video to find out how old this computer is.
No
Old model probably 1st or 2nd intel gen
If anyone today still use it? My T410i have i7 620m and 60gb SSD, 8gb ram, but i think is Win10\8.1 works worse. But i dont kwon, is my imagine or this really. Still use win8.1, seems to work good, but wanna test cut win10 edition (he must be gentle to ram\cpu, Defender eats a lot and other bloatware\telemetry), seems win8\10 works worse with explorer, and i think have Intel HD driver issues (i dont have nvidia).
easier way -- just buy new laptop :^)
but old thinkpad magic is cool, like a flashlight and etc
If this T410 was entirely mine, I'd put Windows 7 on it because the original software (Lenovo Enhanced Experience) has some extra features that don't work on Windows 10. But Windows 10 works fine on this PC too and it's more secure. It's not slow if you have a solid-state drive.
@@TheComputerGuy96 Agree. With SSD this Laptop works pretty good with Windows 10. My only problem is the low battery and the heating problem when working on non-cooling surface (not sure if changing thermal paste would solve this for a bit). Everything else works very good. The quality of display, keyboard, touchpad and slots is like in the beginning.
Can i install games and engineering programs like outocad etc...
Maybe, check the requirements for the games or programs you want to install...
@@TheComputerGuy96 it have graphic card?
It depends: some versions of the T410 only have Intel HD graphics, others have NVIDIA Quadro NVS 3100M
@@TheComputerGuy96 thanks
Can anyone help me how to update my BIOS? I have same laptop but the bios is 1.34 which is 2010. Cannot be updated coz its already windows 10. Help please?
Go to download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html and download "BIOS update utility". The latest BIOS version for the T410 is 1.45. It only mentions up to Windows 8 but it will work on 10 too.
@@TheComputerGuy96 so the 1.45 BIOS compatible to ssd? Thats the only reason i want to update my bios.
Yes, of course the updated BIOS is compatible with SSDs
@@TheComputerGuy96 not working on my t410. Still no valid operating system. Is there any other way?
@@TheComputerGuy96 after i installed the bios 1.45, i put my ssd 120gb. Still no operating system. It reads the brand of my ssd but nit working
how turn On flashlight in win 10? i don't know and Bluetooth module work?
Press Fn+Page Up (key at the bottom left + key at the top right), doesn't matter what OS you have. Bluetooth works fine.
@@TheComputerGuy96 Mine doesn't have a Bluetooth module (just Wi-Fi only). What model is your WiFi chip?
This T410 has Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN
@@TheComputerGuy96 Great. I think mine does. IDK if it has Bluetooth in it or not. Because if it does damn I missed out :(
Oh wait no. I don't think it does. Maybe the Bluetooth is separate?
I just looked it up because I didn't test it very much. Yes, in this computer the wireless and Bluetooth are on separate cards. The latter is recognized by Windows 10 as "Generic Bluetooth Adapter".
And I found out when you put this T410 running Windows 10 in sleep mode and then wake it up, Bluetooth stops working (it even disappears from Device Manager) and you can't turn it back on until you restart. Before sleep mode it works fine.
My T410 nvs 3100m having screen blurry after update windows 10, how to fix this?
Try updating or re-installing the Nvidia video driver.
@@TheComputerGuy96 can u help me to search the driver?
Here is the latest NVS 3100M driver for Windows 10: www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/110264/en-us/
If installing this driver does not help, I don't know what's wrong
@@TheComputerGuy96 ok, thank you
Why windows 7 startup sound?
Because that’s the sound Windows 10 plays when you enable the “play startup sound” setting.
@@TheComputerGuy96 also the feature was in Windows 8 and 8.1 still.
Man, what temperature does he get watching RUclips? I brought one but it's getting high temperature...
With online videos like RUclips my T410 is about 50°C. Normally it's 40-45°C and when the CPU is maxed out (rarely) it's about 70°C.
If your CPU temperature is significantly higher, you probably have to remove dust from inside your computer. Or take it apart, remove the cooling fan, clean out the thermal paste and apply new thermal paste, but it's more difficult.
@@TheComputerGuy96 wow, mine is getting on average 65°C watching videos on youtube. You can watch videos and place tasks that can reach 83°C easily. I tried to install linux but incredibly it is slower than windows. I already opened it, cleaned the cooler and put a thermal paste that I have for several years. This is very strange... Could it be that the processor has reached the end of its life?
The 1st gen Core i5/i7 is still good for basic computing tasks today.
@@whatislovebdhm3080 install the h264ify extension and you will get lower temps when watching youtube because it will use hardware decoding
@@whatislovebdhm3080 i'm using a t410 with an i3 350m, and with a cooler master thermal paste (mastergel Pro v2) i have lower temperatures.
Lol my school had the exact same ones
How u got that green battery icon in taskbar
By installing Lenovo Vantage: www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9WZDNCRFJ4MV
Last one with the old keyboard style the new one is baset on mac books minimalist bs
The last ThinkPad with old keyboard style is the T420 or X220. And with some work it's possible to install the T410/T420/X220 keyboard in a T430/X230 (but not newer models).
The old style is superior, but the new one is still way better than a MacBook keyboard.
did u try to put lite os? ( window 7 lite ect)
No, because this computer is powerful enough to be able to run the original version of Windows 7 or 10.
anyone can help me with the trackpad and the touchpad?. the trackpad and the touchpad aren't working, i push fn + f8, but the laptop only show me a warning: "Ultranav Driver is not installed". and i just tried to install synaptics driver. but it says "synaptic device not found". what i can do?. im using windows 7 Pro (x64).
Go to Windows Update and search for updates, the Synaptics driver should be there (maybe in the optional updates section).
If that doesn't help, go to this page: download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/ddfm/T410.html scroll down and get "Synaptics UltraNav driver"
@@TheComputerGuy96 ok, i will tri.
i have a new thing to say..
Now, ultranav is showed in the mouse options,and i can use the trackpad. (the red button on the keyboard) but touchpad is disabled (i can't click the option to enable it) because it is disabled on the bios. The problem appears when i enable it in the bios. i put touchpad and trackpad in "automatic" on the bios. and when i start windows, ultranav dissapear. and touchpad and trackpad isn't working
Press Fn+F8 to enable or disable the touchpad. Or try uninstalling the Synaptics driver from Device Manager (select the option to "delete driver software for this device") and re-installing it.
Or try seeing if the touchpad works in an Ubuntu live DVD or USB drive (choose the "try" option, you don't have to install). If the touchpad doesn't work there and you're sure it's not disabled, it may be broken.
BTW the red button mouse is called trackpoint. Trackpad and touchpad are kind of the same thing
@@TheComputerGuy96 oh, ok. thank you for explain me that.
ok, i will try linux mint, and ubuntu. because i already unistalled the driver, and it doesn't work
@@TheComputerGuy96 ok, so, i triy linux and ubuntu. and i have the same result. the touchpad isn't working. i disassembly the laptop. and the flex connectors looks good. it doesn't like to be broken.
Bro speakers not working please help me T410 but earphones working
Try a different operating system (for example Ubuntu from a USB drive, no need to install) to make sure it's not a software problem
If the speakers still do not work, they're broken
I too am having this problem. I thought it was the speakers at first, and bought a replacement set, but the problem persists so I cannot be sure. I've seen several other posts online from across the past few years of people having this same problem so maybe it's a hardware defect.
@@ckbd19 yes it's a harware defect. it happends because the chip controller take high temperatures. it has no solution. but if you mant, you can do an "heatsink " with aluminium, it should work
Can we play valorant in this laptop?
I've never played that game, but looking at their website playvalorant.com/specs/ the T410 can meet the OS, CPU and RAM requirement but not the GPU and VRAM requirement, so probably not.
Camera?
Camera!
@@TheComputerGuy96 does thinkpad t410 contains inbuilt camera?
It depends. Some T410 computers have the camera, some don't.
@@TheComputerGuy96 yess there is a confusion for me that my t410 doesn’t contain a camera but i have seen some t410 laptops with camera.
Thanks for your reply :)
i installed win11 to this pc
i installed win 10 pro. It works Well!
Just stick with windows 7 ultimate, windows 10 are sometimes unstable
Windows 10 is stable on this PC for now, and this computer has a license for Windows 7 Professional, not Ultimate.
@@TheComputerGuy96 okay good for you, when I tried Windows 10 on an old laptop (i5 1st gen) boot load time takes 2 minutes and some 64 bit programs won't install
Like the video says, this laptop also has a 1st gen i5, but it boots up quickly because it has an SSD. I didn't install many programs, but everything I tried so far works.
@@ChrisTian-sd5yq Dont forget that its a family computer so it needs to be secure which wipes windows 7 off the list entirely