eConfig error messages

'No MSJVM'

Solution
Download and install the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. This file is extremely hard to locate due to legal wrangling between SUN and Microsoft, and support for it is only available until Dec 2007, but it is available if you google long enough. Or just get it [here]. eConfig dependence on the MSJVM will no doubt be addressed by those responsible for it's ongoing development.


'Failed to register with selling chain'

Solution

1. Open up Control Panel / Add Remove Programs
2. Uninstall DAO
3. Find and delete C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\DAO folder
4. Open C:\econfig
5. Double-click ecsys.exe

If you get this message:

'Invalid pointer'

Solution
Restart your computer

1. Open C:\econfig
2. Double-click ecsys.exe

Follow instructions - you may have to reboot once or twice. After this eConfig should work fine.

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Initial eConfig setup

To install eConfig you need to have an IBM PartnerWorld login name and password. This is only available to IBM employees and members of their Business Partner community.

epadm

This application can be troublesome when installing eConfig on a new roll-out. The process goes as follows:

1. Verify your java install here.
2. Download and install java version 1.4.2 [recommended]. Having experienced problems even with later versions I would suggest you install this version. It will not interfere with your current installed versions.
3. Go to the epadm site here.
4. Download epadmpre.exe and run it. The file itself can be downloaded from the IBM site but there have been times when the download just will not complete. Here is the file if you need it: [epadmpre.exe].

Once java is installed [and verified], and you have activated epadmpre you can proceed to the eConfig site here and make your selections for the download. Once this is done the application will download all necessary files and install eConfig automatically.

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eConfig setup Intro

I have had issues with installing and running eConfig and consequently discovered that there is not a lot of help out there. Hence this page. Hopefully it will make someones life a little easier should they encounter similar problems. To find some of these solutions I had to dig really deep [sometimes to the extent of Google-translating Chinese websites], and as you can see, the solutions are usually very simple.


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ThinkPad T60 clean install

Please note: If you are planning to dual-boot Linux and WinXX then please install Windoze first - unless you like playing around with MBR recovery procedures [not documented here!] or reinstalling. Linux is designed for interoperability, and Windoze simply isn't.

Linux install

Lenovo are showing some support for Linux on their website with details on installing, Linux compatibility etc. although they only cover a few specific distributions. For more info:

* Go to the site: http://www.lenovo.com
* Click on Downloads and Drivers
* In the left pane Click on Operating System Installation
* Enter the machine type in the fast-path field on the right


ThinkPad Buttons in Linux: http://www.nongnu.org/tpb/

Requirements

* Install cd for your distro of choice
* BIOS settings must allow booting from cd prior to harddrive

Instructions

* Place cd in the drive - you will have to switch the machine on and get the cd in before the TP passes the initial ThinkVantage splash screen. If you don't get it in in time the system will go into the boot phase and boot directly from the harddrive
* Read and follow any instructions on the screen



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