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Windows 7 and earlier Toshiba laptops come with the factory software recovery image stored in a special (hidden) area on the hard disk. From this special hidden image, you can restore your computer to its factory-fresh software condition.
How To: Perform system recovery - Windows 7
The following article will show you how to perform a system recovery. To Recover or perform a system recovery means to take the laptop back to factory settings (default settings). System restore means to go back to an earlier point in time on the computer.
There are two methods to perform a system recovery:
Details provided at the link listed below.
http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/System-Recovery-and-Recovery/How-To-Perform-system-recovery-Windows-7/ta-p/279643
Restore means to go back to an earlier point in time on the computer.
Refresh means PC settings will be set to default without effecting personal files or settings.
Reset means back to factory settings. (default settings) - deleting all personal files, programs and settings. Similar to Recover or Recovery
Windows 8 Toshiba laptops have many restore and recovery options available depending on your needs. To better understand these options and how they affect your computer, please view the video available in the linked article below.
http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/System-Recovery-and-Recovery/How-To-Understanding-System-Restore-Refresh-Reset-and-Recovery/ta-p/342690
SOURCE: need to restore to factory settings
start > all programs > accessories > system tools > system restore, restore it to the first point, and though this will erase all your files prior to, it will roll back your computer back to the original settings... also going to computer info, you can reset the settings to the default...
SOURCE: toshiba laptop hard reset needed
check in your my computer
see its there will say restore or recovery
can also right click my computer properties
you'll see retore in there
SOURCE: how do I reset a Toshiba Satellite Laptop to its
you use the backup disk or purchase a windows installation disk please rate if i helped
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