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Lenovo Companion is filled with exclusive Lenovo content to help you learn more about what you can
do with your computer.
• REACHit or Lenovo Reach (for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10)
The REACHit or Lenovo Reach program enhances your cloud experience. This program keeps you
connected at all times and enables you to access all your favorite items from personal computers,
smartphones, or tablets. As a result, you can access, edit, and share your files from anywhere. You
also can add your favorite Web services to your cloud desktop and stay logged-in to Web sites with
the cloud password manager.
• SHAREit or Lenovo SHAREit (for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10)
The SHAREit or Lenovo SHAREit program provides a quick and easy way to share files and folders
among computers, smartphones, tablets, or smart TVs with the Android or the Windows operating
system installed. SHAREit or Lenovo SHAREit uses any type of network or even no network at all to
share files and folders.
• Lenovo Solution Center (for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10)
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.
• Lenovo Support (for Windows 8.1)
The Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo and check the computer
health condition and battery status. The program also enables you to download and view user manuals
for your computer, get the warranty information, and explore help and support information.
• Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools (for Windows 7)
The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program provides easy access to various tools to help you work more
easily and securely.
• Lenovo Tools (for Windows 8.1)
The Lenovo Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to
various tools to help you work more easily and securely.
• Recovery Media (for Windows 7)
The Recovery Media program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the
factory-default settings.
• Rescue and Recovery (for Windows 7)
The Rescue and Recovery program is a one-button recovery and restore solution. It includes a set of
self-recovery tools to help you diagnose computer problems, get help, and recover from system crashes,
even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.
• System Update (for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1)
The System Update program helps you keep the software on your computer up-to-date by downloading
and installing software update packages. Examples of these software update packages include Lenovo
programs, device drivers, UEFI BIOS updates, and other third-party programs.
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