Toshiba Satellite A215-S4747 Notebook - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

What causes Error 0x80070057

# Windows Update simply has an issue with your "SoftwareDistribution" folder.

# This appears to be an issue with the program Netop which enters a driver entry into the enum\root\unknown key in the registry.

# You have old versions of OKI drivers installed.


To resolve this error, use one of the following methods:

Resolution Suggestion One:

# Try renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder:


Click Start, Choose Run.

In the Run box, type: services.msc

Click OK.

Right-click the Automatic Updates service.

Click Stop.

Stopping the service will take a moment.

Now rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:

a) Click Start, click Run, type

%systemroot%

...and then click OK.

b) Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.

c) Type SoftwareDistribution.old and then press ENTER to rename this folder.


Now click Start, and choose Run.

In the Run box, type: services.msc

Click OK.

Right-click the Automatic Updates service.

Click Start.

Starting the service will take a moment.

NB - You will lose your update download history but this is not that important compared to not being anle to download the updates!

Now Try WU website again.


Resolution Suggestion Two:

# Customer will see error 0x800A138F when scanning for updates, but the Windows Update.log file will show error 0x80070057:

This appears to be an issue with the program Netop which enters a driver entry into the enum\root\unknown key in the registry.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\
{63C35530-D3DF-11D3-8F5D-0060B0A3612B}\0000]
"ProviderName"="Danware Data A/S"
"DriverDesc"="NetOp Driver 3 ver. 7.00 (2002014)"
"DriverDate"="Jan 14 2002"
"DriverVer"="7.00 (2002014)"
"MatchingDeviceId"="danware_netop_driver3"

Both the DriverDate and DriverVer are not formatted properly

Visit http://www.netop.com/tech/download/fix/fixwinup.exe
and run this executable If you are running the Netop software.

(NB - Sadly this file has now been removed from their website.)

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Resolution Suggestion Three:

# Update drivers for your OKI device:

Typically folk complain of problems with OKI B4300 drivers and OKI Page 14ex drivers installed...

Visit http://www.oki.com and update your device drivers.

Sorry Keys come when product is purchased!

our question is not clear. If you were asking about memory type than it should have DDR2 slot

poor signal strenght, someone tampering with your connection if you are not using the sequre connection, try using the connection CD to setup the wireless properly or upgrade your wireless adapter

I had this problem too, only there was zero sound, even when I clicked Test. I know the jack is good because it's never done any of the typical crackling or cutting out when the cord is pulled in a certain direction, etc. - I knew it had to be a setting of some kind. So here's how I solved this particular problem:[N.B. - This is in Windows 7 OS] I went into Control Panel -> Hardware & Sound -> Sound -> Manage Audio Devices. In the popup window's Playback tab (which comes up by default,) I right-clicked on Headphones, then clicked Properties. The new popup window's General tab comes up as default; I clicked on the Levels tab, where there's a slider control for headphone volume. For whatever reason, this was set to 0. I changed it to 100 and I immediately got sound. 'Clicked OK, and exited Control Panel. .

Power wire broken

It's quite possible that your power brick and/or battery are dead. If thats the case the laptop should still work fine. If external power parts are fine the internal components that manage power may be broken or loose. Another possibility is that the cpu got to hot and shut down automatically. In which case you need to wait a while before turning back on. With most of these cases you'll probably need to have it looked at by someone.

http://support.toshiba.com/support/driversResults?freeText=1757697You may need to click on the Bios section and Select the version you need.

Maybe you can replace RAM module, it looks like memory is the problem.

Power on laptop, push F8 until you get Windows boot options, and choose Last known good configuration, or Safe mode if this does not help. After that, you can try to delete viruses.

Hi

I have read somewhere :-

If you wanna reset to factory defaults using the hidden recovery partition, press & hold the zero (0) key immediately at bootup & the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will pop up

Remove the keyboard from the device you will be proud of card Remove the card below it you will notice two signs**88 When you close with some of these points and left it for 24 hours you run the laptop did not show the message again, but this may have eliminated the possibility of a password again from the BIOS as the storage room and place one empty one

Do ALL your Windows and Toshiba updates. There are two freeware programs to start with. 1, MALWAREBYTES: http://www.filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/ In the install UNCHECK the TRIAL PRO version, you want the freeware version, run a FULL scan, delete ALL results. 2, CCLEANER : http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/ Use this to remove the junk from your machine. In the TOOLS section, select Startup, disable ALL unnecessary startup programs to speed the machine. Open Control Panel, select Power Options, set to High Performance, open Change plan settings, set Sleep and Hibernate to Never, set Advanced Power settings to your preference. Here are some other tips for Vista: http://www.pcworld.com/article/143538/windows_vista.html

Hello,Updating the BIOS usually brings up some problems. It burns the motherboard. I suggest that you contact Toshiba regarding this for warranty support.

you should see the post screen if the monitor is working. try hte fn and the monitor or display key. some laptops toggle the display this way. another possibility is the lid switch that shuts off the display when you close the lid. and it could be heat damage.

Hi, I bought a new Toshiba L850 today, installed Windows 7 (64 bit) and immediately attempted to create recovery discs (on quality Imation DVDs). I got the error described above and googled this site.This error prevents you from creating recovery discs. I have contacted both Toshiba support and support for the franchise that I bought the computer at. On another site a user reported the same problem and also contacted Toshiba support - "The second technician I talked gave me 3 options: send in the computer at a shipping cost (about $25), take it to the place I bought it, or pay for recovery disks ($29.95)". I'll be taking this computer back - it looks like it's broken out of the box.

Zoom in on the first picture from the link below:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toshiba-Satellite-A215-AMD-Motherboard-K000053710-CPU-A215-S4757-A215-S4817-/170847961281#vi-contentThis is a picture of your motherboard. The RTC (CMOS) battery is the little light blue and silver circle in the lower left part of the motherboard(about 1cm from the left edge of the board and 4 cm from the bottom edge of the board). It's much smaller than a standard desktop's cmos battery (2032). You should be able to pop the tiny 2 pin connection out of the tiny slot there to reset it.

Oh boy.... Depends how handy you are... It is not accesable without removing the bottom cover and then it depends on make model but you should be able to find it pretty easy by sight, it looks like an over sized watch battery.

Solved here:http://www.fixya.com/support/t2015337-toshiba_a215_s4747_bios_password_help

Resetting password & user name on Windows:b>*Start your computer *Keep pressing "F8" as the computer starts.*This will enter the computer in Safe Mode. *(When the window "Advanced Boot Options" opens, choose "SafeMode" with arrow key and confirmby pressing the Enter key, then computer enters Safe Mode. *Once you are in the Safe mode Click "Administrator" on the Windowslogin screen. *Take note that you have set the Administrator password before, you need toinput the changed password instead of leaving "Password" field blank.*Then click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts > Select the accountthat is locked and change the password. **Restart computer and login into the account you just created using your newpassword.