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To format the hard disk and re-install Windows use the Windows installation CD, and the Windows Product Code on the label at the bottom of
your laptop. Boot up using the Windows installation CD and follow the
instructions. One of the installation early steps, the option to delete the existing partition, then create a new partition and then a full format on this partition (don't do a quick format) and complete the Windows installation. Next install all of the Toshiba's computer/laptop device
drives. Next install the Windows service packs (SP2 & SP3 for
XP, SP1 & SP2 for Vista) Next Activate Windows via the Internet or by phone. Next install your programs - Microsoft Office etc.
Next
click on Start - Programs - Windows Update (for the latest updates).
First restart your Toshiba laptop. Press either "F1," "0," or "F8" to be taken to your computer's hard
drive utility screen. The key command differs depending on the model
Toshiba computer that you own.
Select "Restore Original Factory Image" from the list of options in
System Recovery. Verify that you want to continue the process by
clicking "Yes," then click "Next".
Restart the Toshiba laptop once the factory restore process has been
completed. You will be prompted to enter information such as the date,
time and language preferences.
Feel free to get the reliable technical help at http://www.vtechsquad.com/toshiba-support/ for troubleshoot all kind of Toshiba PCs(laptop/desktop/notebook).
Ho to format a computer with Windows 7?
To format your hard disk during Windows 7 installation, you'll need to start, or boot, your computer using the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.
1.Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer.
2.Restart your computer.
3.Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.
4.On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next.
5.On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.
6.On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.
7.On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, click Drive options (advanced).
8.Click the partition that you want to format and click Format.
-->If you have more than one partition on this hard drive and want to get rid them to make one big drive again, then select a partition and click on the Delete option for each partition. Once you have deleted all of the partitions, select the Unallocated Space partition and click Format.
9.Pick the formatting option that you want.
10.When you've finished formatting, click Next.
11.Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows 7, which include naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.
-->If you do not want to reinstall Windows 7, you can cancel the installation at this point and keep your newly formatted drives.
How to format a computer with Windows Vista?
1. Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows Vista installation disc, and then shut down your computer.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.
4. On the Install Windows page, follow any instructions that are displayed, and then click Install now.
->If the Install Windows page doesn't appear, and you're not asked to press any key, you might need to change some system settings. To learn how to do this, see Start Windows from a CD or DVD.
5. On the Get important updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You will need an Internet connection to get installation updates.
6. On the Type your product key for activation page, do one of the following:
->If you are reinstalling Windows Vista, you should enter your product key now.
->If you are not reinstalling Windows Vista, you can skip this step.
7. On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms.
8. On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.
9. On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, click Drive options (advanced).
10. Click the partition that you want to format and click Format
->If you have more than one partition on this hard drive and want to get rid them to make one big drive again, then select a partition and click on the Delete option for each partition. Once you have deleted all of the partitions, select the Unallocated Space partition and click Format
11. When you've finished formatting, click Next.
12. Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows Vista, which include naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.
If you do not want to reinstall Windows Vista, you can cancel the installation at this point and keep your newly formatted drives.
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For this laptop use the "recovery CD" it came with and simply boot with CD in and follow on screen instructions.
If you have no Recovery CD then its tricky as you will need a CD / DVD of the Widows version you have installed. If you have Win XP Pro for eg then you will have to find the recovery or buy a new copy.
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