Registry cannot load the HIVE file; Need to fix WITHOUT the Recovery Console, computer will not play my Windows recovery disk.

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• blue screen after Ko 2840149, error - "STOP: c0000218 {Registry hive failure} the registry cannot load the hive (file): \systemroot\system32\config\SOFTWARE.

  After I installed security KB2840149 on a 2008 VM w/exchange server that is running on the machine of Hyper-v server 2008 I'm dead in the water w / E-mail down hard.  The virtual computer is in a reboot cycle bluescreening before I can get anywhere.  Tried the last well known - no effect.  Safe mode - so bluescreens.

  BlueScreen info:
  STOP: c0000218 {Registry hive failure}
  The registry cannot load the hive (file):
  \systemroot\system32\config\SOFTWARE
  or its log or alternation.
  It is damaged, missing, or not accessible in writing
  I saw that it was a patch of replacement for a patch that crashed a lot of PCs.  Since there is no history on this patch, I wanted to check in a see what is the best way to fix this on a virtual machine?

  Being not so deep on VM, I wasn't sure if there was a better way. But I just put the virtual machine to load 2008 iso and then made the standard repair for registry problems off the coast of the article below.

  Of http:

  If the Windows registry is slightly or moderately damaged, you may be able to restart the computer in safe mode and use system restore to restore the registry from the computer to the last known good configuration. However, if the Windows registry is seriously damaged, all types of logon will be prevented. Trying to connect to Windows causes the system fails, then restart. In this case, you will need to boot the system into the recovery instead of Windows Console. Once in the Recovery Console, you can use the Startup Repair tool. Startup Repair tool automates common diagnostic and repair of the installations of Windows tasks starts longer.

  (a) start your Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 DVD
  (b) on the first Setup screen click Next
  (c) in the lower left corner of the screen, choose "repair your computer".
  (d) on the System Recovery Options screen, select your Windows installation and then click Next
  (e) click on "Command prompt".
  (f) go to X:\sources\recovery > startrep.exe
  (g) this will take some time but will look at any registry related issues.

• corrupted: WINDOWS\ SYSTEM32\ CONFIG\ SOFTWARE Stop: c0000218 {Registry file failure} the registry cannot load the hive (file): SystemRoo

  corrupt: WINDOWS- SYSTEM32- CONFIG- SOFTWARE Stop: c0000218 { file registry failure} the registry cannot load the hive (file): any on windows server 2003.  How can I fix this

  Hello, getin99

  For help on Windows Server, you need to create a new post on the TechNet forums at the following address: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winservergen/threads

• The registry cannot load the hive (file): \systemroot\system32\conig\software or its log or replacing. It is damaged, missing, or not accessible in writing.

  My laptop does not start all of a sudden upward - it crosses the safe mode screen, acts as if it is loading windows (display the windows screen) then becomes to empty, followed by a very quick flash of the message on a blue screen: "the registry cannot load the hive (file): \systemroot\system32\config\software or its log or replacing."  It is damaged, missing, or not accessible in writing. "Then, he repeats the cycle.

  I looked towards the top of the error on the Microsoft Knowledge base, and the hotfix request using the recovery disk, I.  I wonder how I can get the interactive help on laptop computer file so that I can run so that it fixes the problem... (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545).

  Advice, that someone could give me so that I can at least get started again windows go down all the important data before reinstalling Windows would be much appreciated.

  Thank you

  Chris

  Hey Chris,

  Thank you for visiting the Windows Xp forum

  I was wondering if you run a retail or OEM of Windows version. If you are using an OEM version of windows, you will need to use the recovery options you have from the manufacturer of your computer. If you run a commercial version, feel free to follow the article in the knowledge base you have found.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545 how to recover a corrupted registry

  I was also wondering if you have another computer to work? If so and you feel comfortable or know someone who can remove the hard drive from the computer and connect it to another computer. You can view the disk hard kit to join. Once the hard drive is connected, you can go in my computer and copy all the files to another hard disk.

  Georgio
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• SE error message: "the registry cannot load the hive (file) \systemroot\system32\config\software"when try to start on the original copy of Windows XP. "

  Original title: you're smarter then me. Help, please

  My windows xP home edition has crashed on my HP Pavilion a620n. Initially, I was able to get by using the original cd of the publishing house. Then it crashed again. Rebooted and pressed F8 and typed in my administrator id. This time, a cam of the screen saying that it was an ID of invaled. Re-checkeded my Id and it was OK. Put in my cd original and installed on a different partition. Problem is that I forgot to do a dual boot. Now I have two sessions of windows xp on the same partition. Am able to switch between them, but really need the original. When I click on the origianl happens with the registry cannot load the hive (file) \systemroot\system32\config\software.

  Is it possible to fix this?

  Thanks, it was a great help

• Trying to access Windows XP on a Mac, receive stop error. failure of a file registry c000218 registry cannot load the hive (file)

  I have a Mac OSX, leopard, parallel 5 and Windows xp.   When I try to access Windows, either through boot camp or at the same time, I get the error message "stop. failure of a file registry c000218 registry cannot load the hive (file).  I bought Windows 7 but cannot get Windows Installer.

  The hard drive may be replaced . Or something is not compatible

• Everything started getting the message "this computer is not running genuine windows.

  I started getting the message "this computer is not running genuine windows.

  I tried re-activate online and still get the message.

  I tried activating by phone and still get the message.

  The message is on the screen and ran up MGADiag and got the following:

  Can anyone help?

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0019.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Given WGA-->
  Validation status: genuine
  Validation code: 0

  Code of Validation caching: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - KM9W6 - FQ6CV - 676B 3
  The Windows Product Key hash: wzer4Vgu/82pZnlLT5clC4N1KMY =
  Windows product ID: 00371-OEM-9072953-34635
  Windows Product ID Type: 3
  Windows license Type: OEM System Builder
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048
  ID: {FB5EAF24-648F-41E9-99B4-E2F77A0E94A3} (3)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  WGA Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Professional
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303 - 2144
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  WgaER data-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  WGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 100 authentic
  2007 Microsoft Office system - 100 authentic
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005_E2AD56EA-765-b01a_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-148-80004005_16E0B333-89-80004005_B4D0AA8B-1029-80004005

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[7.1.7600.16395]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[7.1.7600.16395]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppobjs.dll[6.1.7601.17514]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppc.dll[6.1.7601.17514]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppwinob.dll[6.1.7601.17514]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slc.dll[6.1.7600.16385]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppuinotify.dll[6.1.7600.16385]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\slui.exe[6.1.7601.17514]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcomapi.dll[6.1.7601.17514]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppcommdlg.dll[6.1.7600.16385]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe[6.1.7601.17514]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\spsys.sys[6.1.7127.0]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\spldr.sys[6.1.7127.0]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\systemcpl.dll[6.1.7601.17514]
  [File mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\en-us\user32.dll.mui[6.1.7601.17514]

  Other data-->
  Office details: {FB5EAF24-648F-41E9-99B4-E2F77A0E94A3}1.9.0019.06.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.048x 64*-*-*-*-676 B 300371-OEM-9072953-346353S-1-5-21-807467245-3392229789-2570558715Sony CorporationVGNZ790DINSYDER4044M320091110000000.000000 + 00022C13A07018400F804090409Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)03SonyVAIO1001002007 Microsoft Office system12278FF0D99FEF5AE7Nm6Skf12U + IkMGoB/sNA1ilGbw =89451-OEM-6672725-13787 4

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 Professional edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_COA_NSLP
  Activation ID: e120e868-3df2-464a-95a0-b52fa5ada4bf
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00371-00180-729-534635-02-1033-7601.0000-3622014
  Installation ID: 009885890881275631194586153296712880021192777835802025
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  The machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: 676B 3
  License status: licensed
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
  Trust time: 01/04/2015-16:56:14

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x8004FE21
  HrOnline: 0x00000000
  Beyond: 0x000000000001EFF0
  Event timestamp: 3:30:2015 21:34
  WAT Activex: registered
  WAT administration service: registered

  --> HWID data
  Current Hash HWID: NgAAAAEAAwABAAIAAAABAAAABAABAAEAln2yeEKnUrCCCPYEgM + iYc7tZGKzbACmhIWA8UbK

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0x0
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC Sony VAIO
  Sony VAIO FACP
  Sony VAIO DBGP
  HPET Sony VAIO
  Sony VAIO BOOT
  MCFG Sony VAIO
  SLIC Sony VAIO
  ASF! Sony VAIO
  SSDT Sony VAIO

  Hi Mark,

  Please contact the Microsoft community.

  This problem can be caused, if any material changes or if the chips are corrupt.

  • You did significant hardware changes to the computer?

  Please follow the method below and check if this can help:

  When you troubleshoot problems activating Windows, you may need to rebuild the Tokens.dat file.

  This article lists the steps to rebuild the Tokens.dat file.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/2736303?WA=wsignin1.0

  Follow the article below for your reference and check if this can help:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  As it is an OEM computer, I suggest you contact Sony support if the problem persists.

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/p/select-System.pl?Director=driver

  Hope this information was helpful and let us know if you need more assistance. We will be happy to help.

• When I get a video as an attachment to an e-mail, my Windows Media Player opens the attachment, but it will not play

  Original title: Windows Media Player
  When I receive a video as an attachment to an e-mail, my Windows Media Player opens the attachment, but it will not play.  However, if I go directly to the appropriate site (Youtube, for example), Windows Media Player will play the same video it wouldn't play my email address.  How to play directly from the email address?
  What is the video attachment file extension? WMP does not play You Tube videos.
   
   
   
   

• I recently installed a DVD from ASUS drive, my DVD will not play on Windows media player plug-in but I bought the Corel DVD freeze and will not play.

  Windows XP DVD with Windows Media Player problem

  I have a Dell dimension3000 running Windows XP. I have an upgrade video card NVIDIA 8400 GS with memorey upgrade 2 g. I recently installed a DVD from ASUS drive, my DVD will not play on Windows media player plug-in but I bought the Corel DVD freeze and will not play. Is there a better plug-in or a solution to this problem?

  Try to download the utility "Windows XP video decoder check utility.

  It checks the ability of DVD to WMP encoder

• Stop: 0xc0000218 {registry file failure} the registry cannot load the hive (file): \SystemRoot\System32\Config\Software is damaged, missing, or not accessible in writing.

  Original title: blue screen.

  My computer won't start even in safe mode... c000218 (failure of a registry file)

  Cannot load the hive (file): \systemroot\system32\config\SOFTWARE is damaged, missing, or not accessible in writing

  Hi rookiegeek,

  You did it of any material changes or software on the machine prior to this problem?

  The three possible causes of the problem are:

  (a) failure.

  corruption of file b) & defective hardware.

  (c) the problem can occur on shutdown.

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists.

  Registry troubleshooting steps for advanced users

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

  Concerning
  Joel S
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows recovery system cannot read the recovery disk

  I have Vista laptop computer model pavilion POS, when I bought it, I made a creation of recovery disks, but now when I put it in my PC to see contains I see an error that Sandra insert your disc and system cannot fix it and I also used microsoft fixed it Center but cannot fix it.

  Hello

  Here are all the HP information on different methods to recover back to factory settings

  Three ways to recover the PC to original operating status

  You have a choice of three ways to run a recovery and restore your computer to its original state. The recovery process may take an hour upwards or more and is not complete until the prompt to connect to the computer. When the recovery is complete, don't forget to run the update of Microsoft Windows and the HP health check to install all the drivers updated and software.
  1. If the computer can boot to the Windows desktop, start the Recovery Manager.
  2. At startup, press f11 to start Recovery Manager.
  3. Restore the PC to its original state with the HP Recovery Manager of in Windows Vista
     If the PC can be started and opens on the Windows desktop, you can use the HP recovery disk to restore the PC to original factory State by following the steps below.
     1. Click Start and enter the recovery in the field of research. Select Recovery Manager in the list, when it becomes available. Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted. The HP Recovery Manager opens.
        Alternatively, click Start , all programs , Recovery Manager , and then Recovery Manager . Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted. The HP Recovery Manager opens.
     2. Click Advanced options , System Recovery , and then click Next . The PC will restart and reopen the Recovery Manager.
        Alternatively, if the advanced options is disabled, click Next , and then System Recovery . The PC will restart.
     3. When the PC restarts, select the System Recovery option and click Next .
     4. If you are prompted to use the Microsoft System Restore , click No and then click Next .
     5. When you are prompted, select back up your files first (recommended) , and then click Next . Follow the on-screen instructions.
     6. When you are prompted to recover without backing up your files , please STOP before you click Next .

        CAUTION:

        It's the last chance to change your mind recovery PC and delete all the files and programs. Once you click Next , the restore process cannot be stopped

     7. If you are convinced that you want to start the recovery process, click Next . The PC immediately starts formatting the disk hard drive and destroy all data.
     The recovery process may take up to several hours and will return the PC to its original state. All custom, settings drivers, software and upgrades or hardware updates are lost and must be reinstalled.
     Restore the PC to its original state with the HP Recovery Manager if Windows Vista is not accessible

     If the PC does not start under Windows, it may still be possible to use the HP recovery disk to restore the computer to its original state. The Recovery Manager can be started during the boot process by following the steps below.

     1. Press on the button / stop to start the PC and press the f11 key when the standard BIOS guests appear on the black screen.

        NOTE:

        By pressing the f11 key at startup on a computer with an image factory HP will start the system recovery process, even if the message is not displayed.

        • If the HP Recovery Manager can access the hard disk recovery partition, a prompt to back up user files before you start the recovery
     . Follow the instructions.
     • If the HP Recovery Manager cannot access the hard disk to resolve system errors, you need to use the recovery disk custom that you created to recover the hard disk to its original state.
     • If you have not created the custom recovery disk, or disks are damaged, you can order a replacement of HP recovery CD.

  4. When the Recovery Manager starts, follow the instructions of recovery step by step , shown above.
  Solve a common problem of recovery.
  If the original operating system is changed to a non - Vista OS, the Recovery Manager cannot be launched either office or by pressing f11 at startup. You can use the recovery disk to restore the computer to the original state of Vista. If you are using a non - Vista OS, you can use a third-party partition management program to recover hard disk space.
  Restore the PC to its original state with the recovery discs

  If the PC cannot access the Windows desktop, and the Recovery Manager cannot be started by selecting the f11 at startup key, you can use either the recovery disc custom that you created, or you can order a recovery CD to replace HP, to boot the PC and restore the hard drive to its original operating state.

  NOTE:

  Run the recovery process by using the custom recovery disk you created can take less than an hour, while you use replacement discs ordered directly from HP can take four to six hours and includes several reboots.

  If the HP Recovery Disk Manager can access the hard drive, it will attempt to repair the recovery partition. If successful, a prompt to continue execution of the recovery using the Recovery Disk Manager.

  Use the recovery discs to restore the PC by following the steps below.

  1. Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive and start the computer.
     If the computer is running, insert the reinstallation disc and immediately click on Start and select restart to force the computer to boot from the recovery disc.
  2. When prompted, Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD, press any key on the keyboard.
  3. Leave the recovery disk boot and load the files required, while the Microsoft loading screen appears. It may take several minutes to load the required files.
  4. When the HP Recovery Manager window appears, click Advanced options , System Recovery , and then click Next to open the Recovery Manager.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions and perform the necessary actions.

     NOTE:

     Do not interrupt the recovery process even though the computer may restart, and the Windows desktop can display at different times.

  • When you are prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to backup user files.
  • After completing the backup, when you are prompted, reinsert the recovery disk, and then click Next to continue the recovery process.
    A status box is displayed to indicate the State of the recovery and the estimated remaining time.
  • If you have used several disks when you created the custom recovery discs, follow the prompts to remove the first disc and insert requested discs.
  5. When you are prompted to Insert additional driver disk , take one of the following actions:
     • If you purchased a replacement of HP recovery disk and it included an extra driver disc, insert the disc, and then click OK or Next . The recovery program checks the additional drive and installs the necessary files.
       After you install the additional files, a prompt to remove extra disc and insert the original recovery disk.

     • If you bought a replacement at HP recovery disc, and he didn't get an extra driver disk, click ignore or Cancel . The recovery program will ignore the request and install the following file on the recovery disk.

     • If you have created a personal recovery disc, press Next to continue.

  6. Continue following the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

  NOTE:

  If you have not created a personal recovery disk or the recovery disk will fail or corrupt, see HP - order recovery discs for Windows 7, Vista or XP laptops for more information.

  7. Satellite L500 - 19 X - cannot use the recovery disk

     Well I had this phone two days ago and he used once after installing fire fox and my mobile to wide band of the driver and going to start and find it of going to happen.

     I tried SafeMode (three) and repair and all I got was a screen black with the cursor upward where it should have been a language screen (I used the recovery disc supplied with the notebook) so anyway, after finding out that I wasn't going to be able to fix it, I tried to install , but of course, this does not work, or so I put my XP 64 bit OS on and has perfectly worked, then I updated (using my own upgrade windows 7) and that works fine no problem, so I tried again with the original windows 7 comes pre-installed on the hard drive on the laptop and everything went find until she starts the installation of the driver or updates (I not 100% sure on this but it or after the installation of face recognition.

     Then it stops it of self down and boots back up to automatically restart and asking me if I want to repair due to a bad start, so I did the repair boots back to the top and still says I need to fix and can't find anything wrong and carries on in this circle.

     Now, I was told it could be the registry or there is a problem of graphics, I get pretty tired of having to install/reinstall/format this laptop.

     So if there is anyone who knows of what is wrong or what to do or whether it should be returned to fix, which will be very useful.

     I thank everyone in advance.

     Happy new year :)

     Hello

     Well, I think that it of really difficult to say what is the reason. Maybe the recovery disk is noisy or the files corrupted it.

     At the moment, I can t imagine what it s a hardware problem because other windows drive work properly.

     In your case, I would try to install Windows 7 from a Microsoft disc and then see what happens. If it works properly and that you can install all drivers & tools you need to order a new drive Toshiba Recovery directly.

     Good bye

  8. Re: Satellite L300-10 q - cannot install the recovery disk with XP SP2

     Hello

     My laptop started giving problems (slow start & suspended inbetween) so I tried to re-installation with installation disk but recovery whaile there ask lang. & confirmation of removal of data and after the installation of minutes collapsed & turn in DOS (X :) for admin.

     When I restarted labtop it shows Bootmgr has failed.

     So I contact customer Service & they replaced the HARD drive with new, but still the same problem.

     I even tried to install XP SP2 after copying the files, it displays HARD drive not found.

     Pls help

     L300 - 10 q series

     Pls advice also how to check Windows XP is 32 or 64 bit?

     Thanks again

     Alvares

     If you try to install your laptop computer with the Microsoft installation disc, you need the SATA drivers. You can find it on the Toshiba site.
     You must load the drivers of an external floppy drive or you integrate into a new CD with nLite (www.nliteos.com).

     For the recovery disc you n t need these drivers because they are already on the disk.
     If you get the same problem with the recovery disk, you should check your disk with Drive Fitness Test (Google is your friend).

  9. Satellite A100 - cannot find the recovery disk to restore to factory settings

     Hello
     I hope someone can help out me?

     I have a Toshiba Satellite A100, model PSAANA-04E005 under Windows Vista Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 32-bit. I am wanting to sell, but have all my programs stuff etc I want to erase files and be able to convey simple with system also when I bought. Memory (purchased January 2007) gave me a Toshiba Recovery with this power drive do something if I needed it's of course is not the case to be foundI.

     Is there anyway I can fix this? All I can download etc to do this?

     Thanks heaps

     Hello

     If you n t find the recovery disk more and you want to restore the original settings, ask an authorized service provider. Guys can put in order a new disc of recovery for you.
     You have the address of the guy?

     Alternative, you can also sell the laptop without recovery disks. Just wipe the HARD drive before selling it with the HARD drive like s boot cleaning tool Darik and nuke or some other program.

     But I think you get a better price if it comes with recovery disks ;)

  10. Equium M50 cannot read the recovery disk

      I have a fairly old Toshiba Equium M50 - 164. I lost a few configuration etc files and wants to rest to factory settings.
      I have the recovery disk, however, the reader does not read it. I tried other discs and that they is not read.

      Any suggestions? Thank you

      And what is with the operating system?
      Different discs are readable on operating system?