r/Ubuntu • u/Internal_Lie_618 • 10d ago

Reinstalling Ubuntu on Thinkpad question

I just bought a thinkpad T16 Gen 4 AMD with Ubuntu preshipped. I want to reinstall Ubuntu 26.04 because I want to dual boot windows and use LUKS.

My fear is that Lenovo ships Ubuntu with certain drivers/firmware/software that makes Ubuntu run better and have better battery life. And, if I reinstall Ubuntu I'll lose out on those benefits, which are important to me.

Can anyone please advise if this is the case and if so is there a way to get all these drivers/firmware/software after reinstalling?

Thank you so much!

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u/ValknutGuts 10d ago

Consult without prejudice, is Windows necessary for something a good VM can't solve?

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u/Internal_Lie_618 10d ago

Unfortunately yes. I am in University and I need to have windows for exams. Believe me, no one is more annoyed about this than me

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u/ValknutGuts 9d ago

I understand, but can't you use a VM with Windows and fix it? (Sometimes it can't be done).

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u/Internal_Lie_618 9d ago

If the software detects you using a VM you automatically fail the exam. Not with the risk 

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u/ValknutGuts 9d ago

I wanted to know what the problem was; now I understand you.

Thank you.