IBM thinkpad Utility Download
Supported Models
thinkpad
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000
File Name
swinstall.exe (834.4 KB)
Versions
installer (26-May-2004)
Additional Notes
Surecom ep-427 PCMCIA card on laptop for IBM thinkpad 600 P2.
Card was working with windows 98 but did not after ungrade to Windows 2000.
The download from this site was a valid driver but windows would not accept it.
I had to use swinstall.exe to install some IBM thinkpad utility software then it accepted the drivers.
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John Davies (DG Member) on 14-Feb-2005
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How to Update thinkpad Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the thinkpad driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter IBM thinkpad into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the IBM Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the IBM website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Open a tool called Device Manager.
Use Device Manager to put the new driver on your computer.
Turn your computer off.
Turn your computer back on.
Now your new driver is ready!
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.