Reformat with no CD drive

I have a thinkpad x60 tablet which has no any kind of drive so what would be the best way to reformat and install xp again. Also, I have all the cds that came with my laptop but they are in New York and I'm in Portland, OR. Do I need to contact lenovo to get new copies or can I download everything I need from their website?

Hello somescarygirl,

Give me a moment to see if I can locate that model online.

There is most likely a "Recovery Partition" on the hard drive which will reset the computer to "Factory Settings".

There is usually a "HotKey" to access this partition on startup such as F11 although it varies between particular models.

We can research your options via the Lenovo web site.

After this process you will need to reinstall all Windows Updates as well as Service Packs that were not originally on this computer.

You will also need to reinstall any programs that were not originally included.

In other words your computer should be returned to the condition when you first turned it on after purchase.

Any data you have that you wish to retain must be backed up to removable media prior to this Restore Process.

If you need help on how to backup data please ask.

I will post back when I find your model with more details.

Hello again, I did find the manual for your ThinkPad® X60 Tablet.

I quote from the Lenovo manual but you might want to view the manual itself prior to proceeding.

http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pc…pdf/42t8330.pdf

+ Chapter 4. Recovery options

Restoring factory contents

Instead of providing a recovery CD or a Windows CD with your computer:

Lenovo provides simpler methods of accomplishing the tasks typically associated with these CDs. The files and programs for these alternative methods are on your hard disk, which eliminates having to locate misplaced CDs and problems associated with using an incorrect CD version. The complete backup of all the files and programs that Lenovo preinstalled on your computer resides in a hidden protected area, or partition, of the hard disk.

Although hidden, the backups in the partition consume hard disk space. Therefore, when checking the capacity of your hard disk according to Windows, you might note that the total capacity of the disk appears to be smaller than anticipated. This discrepancy is explained by the contents of the hidden partition.
The Product Recovery Program contained within this area enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk to the same state as it was when originally shipped from the factory. To recover the hard disk to its original contents, do the following:

Notes:
1. If the optical drive is not attached to your ThinkPad computer during recovery, DVD software and CD-recording software will not be installed. To ensure that they will be installed correctly, install the optical drive in the Ultrabay Slim before performing a recovery operation.
2. The recovery process might take up to 2 hours.

Attention:
All of the files on the primary hard disk partition (usually drive C) will be lost in the recovery process. However, before any data is overwritten, you will be given the opportunity to save one or more files to other media.

1. If possible, save all your files and shut down your operating system.
2. Turn off your computer for at least 5 seconds.
3. Turn on your computer. Watch the display carefully. While the message, “To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button” is displayed, press the ThinkVantage button. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
4. Click Restore your system and follow the instructions on the screen.

Thanks so much. You guys are awesome and have helped me out so much!

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