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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. For more information, see “Diagnosing problems” on
page 131
.
To start the Lenovo Solution Center program in Windows 7, see “Accessing applications in Windows 7”
on page 15.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy access
to various technologies, such as:
• Lenovo Solution Center or Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (depending on the date of manufacture)
• Power Manager
• Rescue and Recovery
• System Update
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage
Tools.
Note: Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools is available in Windows 7. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled
with the program, you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
Note: Depending on the date when your computer was manufactured, your computer is preinstalled with
either the Lenovo Solution Center program or the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program for diagnostic
purposes. For additional information about the Lenovo Solution Center program, see “Lenovo Solutions
Center” on page 17
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and nd
solutions for them. It also includes automatic notication when action is required, computing assistance,
advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history.
To open Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox, do the following:
• For Windows 7: See “Accessing applications in Windows 7” on page 15.
• For Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox.
For additional information about running the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, refer to the help
information system of the program.
Message Center Plus
The Message Center Plus displays messages to inform you about helpful software that has been preinstalled
on your computer. The software enables you to manage wired and wireless connections, protect your data
in the event of a problem and automatically diagnose and resolve potential problems with your computer.
The Message Center Plus can also provide messages about new updates available to keep your computer
current.
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