Envy 15 product no. F4J08L #ABM: accidentally formatted hard drives, including the recovery disk

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• Format HARD drive, delete the recovery partition and recover with disc

  Hello

  I have a laptop Satellite C660D-17F and want to format my HDD, remove the recovery partition and recover the preinstalled Windows 7 and other software. I don't want to keep my own data, which are all stored already, I just want to be sure I can safely restore preinstalled stuff. I have a few questions that I need help to clear up before I go ahead.

  Am I right in thinking the dvd recovery disc I made when I got to my laptop has all the software and drivers that I need on this subject, the same that would have the recovery partition? If I do another room to spare in now just to be sure only will they have the out-of-box default stuff: OS, software and drivers on any of my data?

  I found [this post | http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/items/faq/71] which explains the recovery process. If I select "Erase the hard drive" (so I can wipe my hard drive and delete the recovery partition too) what happens after that? It will restore the OS and the software for the backup of dvd drive? Will the process after that recreate a recovery partition (which I don't)?

  Added SIDENOTE:
  I actually prefer to be able to choose what programs preinstalled settle after that I have format, but I'm guessing that probably isn't possible and will settle for install everything and remove what I'm after. Or is there a way?

  Sorry, I know that was a long post, but I want to be sure of what will happen BEFORE I'll and spoil things! :) If you got this far, thanks for reading. :)

  Hello

  I will try to offer help. ;)
  > Am I right in thinking the dvd recovery disc I made when I got to my laptop has all the software and drivers that I need on this subject, the same that would have the recovery partition?
  Yes. Saved on recovery discs recovery image contains the operating system, all necessary drivers, specific Toshiba and utility tools and some additional software.
  > If I do another room to spare in now just to be sure only will they have the out-of-box default stuff: OS, software and drivers on any of my data?
  Preinstalled Toshiba Recovery creator make recovery disc that includes the recovery image only. It has nothing to do with your personal data.
  > I found this post that explains the process of recovery. If I select "Erase the hard drive" (so I can wipe my hard drive and delete the recovery partition too) what happens after that?
  After that, you should use recovery disks created for the recovery image installation.
  > Will the process after that recreate a recovery partition (which I don't)?
  When you use the recovery disc for your laptop recovery image installation will have factory settings which include the recovery saved on the HARD disk image. To be honest I do not understand why you do not want to have this recovery image on the HARD drive. This allows the installation of recovery using recovery of HARD drive option. But of course you can delete it later for more free space on your HARD drive. Installation image that you can always use created for recovery discs-recovery DVDs.
  > I'd really rather be able to choose what programs preinstalled settle after that I have format, but I'm guessing that probably isn't possible and will settle for install everything and remove what I don't want after
  Fix.

  Also - check http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R02.htm

  Good luck and if you have any other questions feel free.

• Error: "it might be a SCSI device turned on" when attempting to format the hard drive using the recovery disk

  Original title: reformatting issues

  "" try to reformat my recovery disc and have tried both, fast and complete and get the same error once it goes through the entire process "there might be a SCSI device active" do not know what to know

  Hello

  Disable the eSATA or improved option SATA in the BIOS and check the issue. Consult the manual for the computer to do this.

  Warning of the BIOS:

  BIOS change / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

• Formatting HARD drive with the product recovery DVD Satellite P200D] proceed

  Can you list steps for a shot sure good formatting with restoration of factory settings?

  I have ever used on my system backup tools, should I? Custom what would be like copying files I need manually?

  Thanks :)

  Hello

  Good or bad, there is no formatting. :)

  The recovery procedure is simply.
  -Start your laptop and press F12 to load the list of all bootable devices
  -put the recovery DVD in the optical disc drive
  -Choose the CD/DVD device from the list and press the ENTER key
  -After loading files Windows confirm the language marked with OK
  -If you want to set the partitions click on the SETUP button on the next window, choose the first option and choose the first ability to partition
  -confirm with OK and start the recovery process
  -After finishing just follow the on-screen menu
  -after reboot to continue to follow the menu facilities

  All that s!

  Good luck

• The update to version 2 of Vitsa fail. Formatted hard drive to purchase the version. need to find the final vista product key

  The update to version 2 of Vitsa fail. Formatted hard drive to purchase the version. need to find the final vista product key

  It should be on a sticker on the box, or on the packaging.

  The product key consisted of 25 digits, divided into 5 groups of 5 digits.

  See you soon...

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Satellite A210 - 17l BIos update to take care of advanced format HARD drive problem

  Hi all

  Really hoping someone can help me with this.

  My old HDD not was not so I cloned the entire disc before it failed. -Just in time, too.

  I ordered a new drive - it's a WD scorpio black - Advanced format.

  Unfortunately I can't get my picture on this new album.

  Also, I am unable to do a reinstall with the original restore also cd because it doesn't have service pack 1 and that means that it can't recognize the HD.

  In any case id prefer to be able to restore my image and not make a re-install when even if possible.

  So my question is this:

  Y at - it an update of the bios I can ask my another pc version 2.00 is available which will include options to change the options of ide drive - ahci?

  It's the only solution I can think of-bearing in mind I do not have an operating system installed, so the alignment tools are not an option as another fix. -Fast technology of storage Intel drivers do not work, because I have an AMD athlon processor.

  So is there any BIOS I can Flash my computer with to activate the options mentioned?

  I have a method to Flash the bios with a BONE, so this isn't a problem.

  Also other suggestions for workaround on this more than welcome.

  Thanks :))

  The_red_pill.

  Hello

  Update BIOS don t help you. To my knowledge, it does not add additional options such as a switch between AHCI and compatible mode.
  In addition, you can use ANY BIOS. You must use the BIOS that came out for the model of laptop. But as I said, this isn't a solution.

  In addition, the image of Toshiba already contains all the drivers in order to install the system. It s any SP1 isn t the image part.

  I guess you're talking about Vista OS, given that the laptop came with pre-installed Vista OS. http://www.Toshiba.co.UK/discontinued-products/Equium-A210-17I/

  I recommend you format the HARD drive first.
  Use a tool called Gparted. You can create a bootable USB key containing this tool.
  This allows to start Notepad in order to format the HARD drive.

  The installation of the system using the recovery disk

• Dv7 - 7333cl envy: Boot Device not found (3FO) after 8 of Windows Restalling of recovery disks

  Hello

  The hard drive on my dv7 desire - 7333cl just died after upgrading my windows 8.1 to 10. I bought a new SSD and I replaced the drive. I could not find the recovery discs, that I did when I got the PC, so I ordered new HP according to the recommendations of other threads with the understanding that they would be able to reinstall windows on the new drive.

  Given the shipping time would take a long time, until I tried to reinstall Windows 8.1 using the file .iso Windows 8.1 image official of Microsoft. It seemed to install properly, read the product automatically key and everything, but I could not get the machine to start, so I decided to wait for the HP recovery discs.

  Well I had the disc a few days ago and reinstalled the original image on the new drive. Problem is that when the computer reboots, I get error no matter what I try. The errors vary according to which of the steps I tried below, but I was never able to start Windows, except once when the Windows 8 BSOD loops and restarts automatically before I can even read.

  Here are the steps I've already tried:

  -Performed a hard reset (power adapter and battery removed, taking the power for 30 seconds button)

  -Run the diagnostic system HP based on the SSD (spent) and memory (spent)

  -Secure boot disabled (and re-enabled, cleared the keys, keys reloaded, etc.)

  -Enabled legacy support (and disabled)

  -Bios reset to original settings (F9) is then repeat above steps in various orders

  -Reinstalled two times more than original image

  At this point, I was wondering if the drive has not been formatted from the recovery disk and multiple files to start causing problems, so I started in Parted Magic with UBCD and reformatted the entire hard drive (0 s to write to disc) and again reinstalled original image. Still nothing so I told all the steps above in random orders to try to turn it on.

  If I start in the boot options, I can see the SSD, but it still won't start. Does anyone have more ideas for me to try? The fact that it passes all the tests and that it is running the Linux of Parted Magic environment suggests that everything works fine, but for some reason any Boot file does not load.

  Did I lose money on the HP recovery discs and he just bought my own Windows OEM license?

  I'm going crazy trying to figure this out. I am relatively experienced with the PC, but it's my first time work with the architecture of the UEFI Windows 8 so maybe there is something obvious that I'm missing?

  Thanks for any help.

  FINALLY SUCCESS!

  After a lot of frustration and several reboots, partitions, reinstall, and trips to Best Buy, that I care to remember I'm typing this from my stable work feel LIKE to the point Windows 8.1. Currently 10 Windows to download and install all updates, but everything seems to be stable.

  To make a long story short:

  -Be sure to carefully read the product manual

  I never would have guessed that this system would support only a 160 or 180 GB SSD. If I had of known that I would have probably never had any serious problems.

  -Instead of order recovery HP discs just to download the ISO of Windows 8

  I'm not the first person to have problems with these discs (search this forum for the many complaints), so unless desperately want the included HP tools and bloat, just to get a file from Microsoft (FREE!). There is no reason why it shouldn't work and I wish I would have went with my gut here and saved a bit of money.

  -Be persistent if you can't find the question

  I was told, many people, that the machine was bricked up. At that time, I was obsessed with the implementation because no one could tell me why it would not.

  Thanks for reading! And if you encounter a similar error, good luck.

• Format HARD drive with windows 8

  Hello, I just formatted HDD with win8 include the recovery partition.

  I can find a link to download the recovery disc.

  and cannot find the product key for the operating system.

  How to install legal win8 to HP?

  Hello

  If your laptop is originally shipped with Windows 8, the activation key is stored in the Bios Chip and read automatically during installation.

  It also works if you create your own OEM Windows 8 install disc - see the 3rd Hüffer on the following link.

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/notebook-hardware/need-product-key/m-p/2592099/highlight/false#M96668

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• "Re: Toshiba M10: replacement 7 k 200 with Advanced Format HARD drive" 7 K 750 HDD

  Can we see problems with the replacement of the original Hitachi TravelStar 7 K 200 (200 GB) HDD, that went into my two year old Toshiba Tecra M10 - 11 X, with a so-called 'Advanced Format' 7 K 750 (750 GB or maybe 640 GB) hard drive?

  Like the original, I want to dual-boot the new disk using three partitions:
  * Windows 7 32-bit
  * Data
  * Windows XP
  and would probably clone one disk to another (by increasing the size of the partition!) with the v5 of Macrium Reflect.

  I read up on top of the TravelStar 7 K 750 form, the alignment tool from Hitachi, Microsoft KnowledgeBase article 982018 "an update that improves the compatibility of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with the Advanced Format drives is available" Bit-tech http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/sto...t-hard-disks/1and so forth, but wonder if anyone has actually replaced the HDD with all original Advanced Format drives and could therefore have a certain experience to share?

  Thank you!

  Hello

  "I put t have experience using this advanced Format ' 7 K 750 HARD drive but in my opinion he should not a problem using this HARD drive.
  The laptop supports the SATA interface and if this HARD drive would also support the SATA controller, the HARD drive should be recognized too

  But of course, it is my personal opinion...

• Can I format HARD drive and reinstall Windows 7 on the Qosmio F60 without CD

  I think my hard drive is faulty on my F60 Quosmio so I want to reformat the hard drive to see if that will fix it. But I don't have the original packaging and the information with me at the moment so I don't know if it came with a windows 7 CD or not. Whatever it is, I don't have the CD.

  I found on the net that most manufacturer who deliver without CD include a "recovery partition" or "factory image partition" which you can access during startup. Anyone know if the F60 Quosmio comes with a CD or if she has this recovery partition or partition image factory? Or do you know if there is a way I can check if my computer is it?

  If you have more information about the formatting of the hard drive and reinstall windows 7 without the CD please let me know.

  Thank you.

  The laptop came with a Windows disc, because there is a Toshiba recovery disc Creator called tool which create the recovery disk.

  The recovery partition was available and it allows you to recover the laptop without the use of the recovery disk, but it does not work if the HARD drive has failed.

  Here's a nice HowTo on HARD drive recovery
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/HTD1303440001R01.htm

  So, if you n t have a recovery disc and can not recovery Notepad using HARD drive recovery, then you have two options:
  -You will order a new recovery disk
  -You must install Windows operating system using a disc of Microsoft

• Tecra 8200 to format HARD drive - how to install windows?

  Hello

  I bought a Tecra 8200 used with a formatted hard drive, when I put the original cd of Windows 2000 in the cd player, nothing happens, how do I get Windows installed?

  When I turn on the power, he said something about the dos mode and then it displays the date and time and after that nothing happens.

  I hope someone can help me!

  Thank you!

  Hello

  It seems that the machine can boot from the cd rom t.
  Please check in the BIOS if the CD rom is recognized.
  Also if you have installed the original W2k OS of this device it of necessary to install driver in the following order:

  Driver Chipset
  Video driver
  Audio driver
  Common modules
  Energy-saving
  Toshiba Utilities
  Mobile extensions
  Internal Modem driver
  Infrared driver
  The mouse driver
  LAN driver
  Wireless LAN driver
  Toshiba Client Manager
  Toshiba network device switch
  Microsoft updates / QFE
  Extended IDE controller driver

  Good bye

• Format HARD drive in my cam error practice sony XR150E. Please let me know how to solve

  Hi all

  I use Sony handycam model XDR150E. I am not able to take any video, it always shows me HDD format error.

  Please let me know how to solve

  You can also use a data recovery software to help you.the disc you are trying to access either is not designed to be used with your OS, or it has been damaged and the data can no longer be read. Each diskette and hard disk must be formatted to prepare media for use with a particular file system.

  to resolve the error format hard drive , use a third-party software or ask for the help of an engineer.

• Format hard drive

  McAfee has worked on my computer for several hours trying to find out why their sowtware would not be responsible. They founf errors critical Windows and I had to format my hard drive. Another forum told that I have to do a destructive factory restore and that's why I'm here. I have 3 recovery disks, but do not know how I had to do, any help would be appricated.

  Thank you

  Hello

  Yes, perform a 'factory Reset' using your recovery disc will format the hard drive, reinstall Windows with all the necessary drivers and especially the original software that was originally shipped with your PC (here, the exception is sometimes MS Office test) - the process will also recreate the Recovery Disk Partition.

  Best regards

  DP - K

• I can't transfer data from the old hard drive to the xbox 360. New xbox wants to format

  I have an easy transfer cable, and if it is connected to old hard drive to the new xbox. The new xbox recognizes the storage device but wants to format and doesn't give no option to transfer data. Obviously to format the disk will delete the info. Anyone has any suggestions or ideas birght!

  The X - box forums are here: http://forums.xbox.com/

• Upgrade a new empty hard drive with the old product key Windows OS Windows Y Ultimate 32 bit is possible, if so how?

  I have a laptop with an earlier version of Windows OS on it and I have the product key for this (it's the Microsoft label on the bottom of the laptop), the hard drive failed and I can't access the data on the disk, including the recovery partition, which I had not done a cope of , and I want to kow if I buy version upgrade of Windows 7 Ultimate 32 - bit you and install it on a blank hard drive recently replaced, also does with the media?

  In order to qualify and install a version upgrade of Windows 7 on a blank hard drive, you must have a qualification already installed Windows XP or Vista operating system.  Otherwise, you can buy an edition of Windows 7 "full version".