Satellite A300 cannot start DVD

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• Re: Satellite A300 cannot start, cannot use the factory recovery

  Hi all, I have a Satellite A300, which gave me problems in the past few weeks...

  I use Windows Vista

  There are about 2 months in the beginning of the laptop problem, it restarts itself automatically before enter in windows (while in the windows loading screen, no blue screen, screen just suddenly darkens and restarts itself), but it will get finally in windows successfully after a few loops

  but about 3 weeks ago, it just keeps looping and never get into windows, good news, it is that it can capture mode safe without problem

  I've done everything I can to try and save, as play with msconfig, drivers, removing the Rams etc, but not luck

  so, I save everything in safe mode and decided to restore the machine factory, but the problem is that when I boot up the computer by pressing 0 and enters the recovery screen, reboot loop will happen!

  any idea? or y at - it another way to restore to factory without touching the windows installed in my laptop? is it a hardware problem or software?

  I thought about the creation of recovery disks but my cd drive is not working properly, and I don't want to take the risk of buying an external cd drive not knowing not if the problem can be solved...

  Thank you very much!

  >.. .i don't want to take the risk of buying an external cd drive not knowing not if the problem can be solved...
  That of right, but you must understand that it is not easy on this virtual path to offer an accurate explanation and diagnosis for your problem.

  It is not easy to tell whether it is hardware or software related issue. best way to test is installation of recovery image. Recovery image is tested and if there are no some portable hardware problem should work fine. How to install the recovery image, which you can read on http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R02.htm

  >.. .or is there another way to restore to factory without touching the windows installed in my laptop?
  Something like this is not possible. Windows that you use now needs to be reinstalled. I don't know why you the laptop restarts, but it's also the risk of recovery image installation. In case this recovery image installation will be interrupted, you will have two problems:
  -image of original recovery saved on your HARD drive will be unusable
  -you will not be able to start t

  In your situation the best is to minimize this risk and have original recovery DVD that can be used if something goes wrong.
  > but the problem is that when I boot up the computer by pressing 0 and enters the recovery screen, reboot loop will happen!
  Can you please explain what is exactly happening? Is - this laptop is simply cut off / go to the coast and then reboot again or what?

• Satellite A300: cannot start: blocked by Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility

  {SUMMARY: "Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility" appears every time you start, requesting a non-existent password.} How to get rid of this request? }

  This one is a little weird. We have a Tosh Satellite A300-193 mobile (Code manufacturer: PSAJ1E-01000XEN) purchased from July 2008 (via Getech educational scheme). We have (had) Kaspersky Anti-virus on this subject, but since his license has expired (and they didn't really like it), I was going to remove and install Avast.

  Kasperky removal instructions involve have their tool "kavremove" who say their instructions must be run in safe mode. So, after downloading the tool, I pressed F8 to boot into safe mode...

  ... And that's where things went wrong. Instead of typical black screen startup options screen, I got a splash screen at the level type, with a request for password of "Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility. We have never set a password on this computer, and I've never seen this particular screen before. After three bad guess (of course they're wrong!, and it does not matter if I leave the field blank), the unit turns off.

  Now when I turn it on, it just goes right to the request for password of Phoenix: I hit F2, F12, F8 or whatever it is. I can't establish why it should do, or how I can possibly bypass it. None of my password guess work (of course).

  I googled for hours (literally), closes the thing, I could find were instructions in [a post on the forum USA | http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Windows-Vista-Windows-XP/Satellite-A205-Cannot-Access-BIOS/m-p/123075#M7749]. It was a partial solution: we can start the machine with this procedure (phew!).

  Unfortunately, it is not a permanent solution. After EACH stop, at the next start-up presents impossible demand "password." So it comes to pull the battery (again), to the phase of "discharging", battery, turn on and - it boots. Or at least, he has every time so far.

  This is going to be extremely painful. Any tips or to tackle the problem of pointers, which would be welcome. I will never see this request for password "Setup Utility".

  Thank you!
  David
  Edinburgh, UK

  Hello

  I think the password loss is the BIOS password.
  I m wondering why this password is displayed when starting if you have not set it

  However, the point is that the BIOS password can be removed if you n t know this password.
  Unknown BIOS password can be removed by a Toshiba authorized service partner.

• Satellite A300 - cannot start Windows and cannot fix it

  Hey

  first of all I have to say that my English is not the best ;)
  But I hope that you undersrand my problem and help me please

  Today I bought a laptop A300
  I have the second HDD formatiert
  Now I can start windows and I can't fix my system and install new windows

  Please help me!

  and sorry for my bad English ^^

  To be honest I don t understand your question
  If you have formatted the drive HARD second it shouldn't be a problem at startup of Windows.

  You burned the recovery disk? Then boot from it and install the laptop.

• Satellite A300 - cannot burn DVDs dual layer

  Hi, I bought my laptop 10 months ago.

  Since then I ve been burning a disc or two every now and then, no intense use of the driver.

  Last week I tried to burn a DVD double layer, my driver seems not to be able to burn a. I used BurnXP free burning software that supports double layer and when he finished the first layer of the program collapsed in response, I have tried 2-3 disk, none worked.
  Then I tried the latest version of Nero, everything seemed smooth (it burned down two layers) up until the finished burning process and then I got an error message that the procedure has failed.

  I have tried different brands of disc 'TDK' 'Philips' "In extenso" or something. None worked.
  I tried a Philips disc on my desktop drive and it it burned very well.
  -Should I head to Toshiba service?
  -Are there a driver/firmware to fix my problem?

  PS: I tried to update firmware but can't find a firmware for my drive.
  I have the ' matsita DVD-RAM uj-850 s and I used the right type of DVD discs--
  Type in advance.

  > So I tried the latest version of Nero, everything seemed smooth (it burned down two layers) up until the finished burning process and then I got an error message that the procedure has failed.
  You have received this message, but have you checked the DVD DL after that?
  Perhaps the data has been burned correctly?

  I got a lot of time, the message that the burning procedure was not successful, but I then tested the disc and it was legible.

  AFAIK that should the user manual contains also some info on drive tested and compatible.
  Maybe you should use the DVD DL recommended in this user's manual.

  But of course this could be also a material IRREGULAR deadlines.
  In this case, you must request the ASP for the test and check!

• Satellite Pro A300 - cannot write DVD

  Hi all

  I have a Toshiba Satellite A300 with PIONEER DVD - RW DVRTDO8A; Version 1.54 and after 2 years usingIi FW start having problems with the DVD the DVD because no desire to write.

  Maybe someone can help me?

  Hey Buddy,

  You still use another brand of DVD? Some brands could not be compatible with your player. I made good experiences with DVD-R (not DVD + R) of Verbatim and TDK. Both brands are working well and never had any problems.
  Did you check that?

  What burning software do you use?
  I use CD Burner XP because it s nice and little freeware tool.

• Satellite A300 - cannot use the CD/DVD drive

  Hello

  I have Satellite A300 and my DVD drive is not seen by Windows 7.

  I do not see in the Device Manager, and when I use the updates provided by TEMPRO, and on the site, it just won't update.
  When I opened the Toshiba Disc Creator, it gives me an error saying that it does not have any drive connected.

  See you soon.

  Hello

  You should try to remove the upper and lower filters in the Windows registry. So just follow this work around:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

  Another question: can boot you from this drive?

• Question on recovery for Satellite A300-15 b DVD

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite A300-15 b, bought almost 2 months of age. I created a DVD using Toshiba Recovery DVD Creator, as mentioned in the manual recovery. The question is, I created this months DVD 2 when buying and I used Notepad for this period. My recovery disk would be identical to a recovery disk created just after the purchase?

  Content of my recovery disk doesn't include any setup I see makes me think I could you created a wrong. Can I use this disc to re - install Vista assuming that I am currently using Windows XP?

  And how many recovery disks are required for this model of Toshiba? I have only one.

  Thank you for your time and your consideration.

  Kind regards..

  > My recovery disk would be identical to a recovery disk created just after the purchase?
  The recovery image is always the same. When you use the laptop will have always the same configuration, the same that you got after it for the first time.

  > Content from my recovery disc doesn't include any setup I see makes me think I could you created a fake. Can I use this disc to re - install Vista assuming that I am currently using Windows XP?
  Because the installation cannot be started under the BONE, or in a sort of DOS mode, there is no setup.exe. Just put the recovery in the optical disc drive disk, start your portable computer, press F12, choose the CD/DVD drive, press ENTER and follow the menu on the screen. You can now use what you want. After the use of DVDs, you'll plant more recovery settings, even you got after it for the first time.

  > The recovery discs how are needed for this model of Toshiba?
  This issue is understandable to me. It usually depends on media that you use to create a recovery media. Simply follow the instructions for Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator. It may be that you need two DVD-R virgins.

  Do you have more questions?

• Re: Satellite A210 - cannot start and how can I backup my data?

  Hi, after installing some software of spyware on my vista A210 (spysweeper) I rebooted my laptop, restart it went straight to the Boot Manager and load insert me my recovery disc and follow the instructions in an effective way. The only options I have with this disc to format my hard drive, it seems to indicate that it will erase everything (that would include things on my partitioned drive?).

  No there is no way to start the PC in safe mode? I tried using the F8 key, but couldn't get the SafeMode menu by using the recovery disk to start my machine. So when I chose to start windows in safe mode it loaded the disc in place.

  This sounds like a familiar problem, if so someone knows how can I restore the last parameters of weeks without access to windows?

  I'll have to swallow and format my drive, on the partition that I have a few photos, etc. that I've not saved yet a trip last week so I want to only do this as a last resort?

  Would I be able to go buy a copy of vista and fix it using the CD? My laptop came with windows vista installed but no windows disk.

  Any help is very appreciated!

  Thank you.

  If you are not able to go into the F8 advanced boot menu, you cannot start in safe mode. It's done.
  I think the only way is to reinstall Vista.

  The reason why the laptop came without installation disk is the disk HARD on the second partition a folder called "HDDRecovery". This folder contains the factory settings and you can restore it if you go to the menu of advanced, boot repair my computer and then you can select the Toshiba Recovery feature.
  In addition, you always get a reminder message that you must burn this image to a DVD:
  + Important INFORMATION +.

  + your system is equipped with a hard drive recovery system. If you need repair.
  + your computer in the restaurant to original factory State, you can do it directly.
  + HDD (press F8 when you start your computer, choose "Repair your computer" +)
  + and follow the instructions in the menu) or create a media drive bootable recovery to that end. +.

  + Toshiba recommends you create recovery disk medium uses the "Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator' to ensure the +.
  + Hat you are able to restore your computer to the State of origin, installed at the factory, even if your computer +.
  + Gets severely damaged.

  However, now it is too late to burn the recovery disc.
  In your case, I would order a Toshiba Recovery disk directly. Then, you can reinstall the laptop and the Toshiba drive already contains all the drivers and tools.
  Here you can order: [https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx]

  If you use the recovery disk Toshiba that the whole HARD disk will be formatted. You should back up your data before doing this.
  To do this, you can buy an external HARD drive enclosure. Remove the HARD drive from the laptop, put it in the case and plug it into another PC or laptop. Then, you are able to save your data.

  I hope I could help you.

• Satellite A300 - cannot locate any wireless network

  Hi all

  I just bougth today a Satellite A300, everything works fine except the wireless access. Ethernet access works very well, and the problem is not with my wireless device since it works with my old laptop.

  It cannot locate any wireless network. It does not appear to be activated WLAN and I don't know how to enable it in the BIOS.

  The swicht wireles on the front of the laptop is turned ON, but not the function Fn + F8 appearing at all.

  Can anyone help please?

  What you mean with this WLAN is in the BIOS not enabled? Normally, you can change all BIOS options then try to activate it.
  Also make sure that the WLAN switch is on and active with FN + F8.

  Visit the Toshiba for a driver and the update to the BIOS:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported Downloads & => Download drivers

• Satellite A300 - cannot install the BT stack

  Hello evryone,

  I had a problem with the bt stack and the file "setupdiu.exe".

  When I try to install battery bt it tries automatically to uninstal the battery, the problem is I get the error:
  "The file Setupdiu.exe is not marked for installation.

  I looked everywhere, but the only solution given is: delete the folder "C:\Program Files Toshiba Stack.

  I got this deleted file, I got the hidden files and I tried to remove the map with CMD and all other means to delete something with her, but he tells me that the map does not exist.

  I deleted the folder bluetooth stack for windows by toshiba in my registry and restarted, this also does not work.

  I have Windows Vista Home premium (32 bit) and my laptop is a toshiba satellite A300-1OS.

  I tried the "Difficulty" of Toshiba, this installed bluetooth stack tool and I run, helped not a little.

  I really want to have this problem, because he bug on the other bluetooth software and connection.

  (Sorry for my bad English)

  I am grateful to anyone who can help,
  Live Justin

  I think the problem is, as you said, that the previous version was not properly removed. I would setup a tool such as
  "ccleaner" (free Internet) and clean your system registry and files. Maybe it works eventually. If not then your system in Mode safe start (press F8 during startup and check your system files again if some battery Bluetooth related files still exists and remove them if necessary)

• Satellite A300-1QD - start some time and memory errors won't test

  Hello

  I have some real problems with a brand new satellite A300 1QD.
  After update of Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit (Service Pack2) Vista unbootable. After the reboot of forst, it showed a message:

  File: \windows\system32\winload.exe
  Status: 0xc0000221
  Info: the file is corupt possibaly. the header checksum does not match the checksum calculated.

  AprΦs the dΘmarrage of the original CD Vista Home Premium or the Systembuilder OEM another error appeared:

  Error: 0xc000000f
  Missing or damaged \Windows\system32\winload.exe

  Does not even work by pressing F8 during startup. I have a chance to start even a repair because there is no option that I could choose.

  After a few resets the A300 seems to have some problems.
  A few times the display does not start, after the other it does not, start by hanging up during the automatic test etc.
  I have reset the BIOS by default Options, but it does not help.

  The A300 are one week. Am I allowed to remove a RAM bar without losing the warranty?
  I have read that sometimes it helps. I was able to do a memtest software vista. It is said that some hardware conflicts appeared.

  I am desprate, please help.

  EDIT:
  I did another test memory with linux 64 bit (openSUSE 11.1) and many erros occurred.
  What can I do now? The laptop is a present fpr my girlfriend Monday 15. Can I order other RAM and return that broke with a Numbor RMA or something?

  EDIT2:
  I recognized, that sometimes, when I start the laptop, the power led is the lightning to the top, but the satellite logo in the left corner remains dark.

  Oh, by the way, excuse my English, I hope that I can make myself clear enough that you can help me ^^

  I guess that you have solved this issue thank you for your comments mate!

• Satellite A300-146 - CD/DVD read and write the question

  I have Toshiba Satellite A300-146, model No.: PSAJ0E, 1 GB of RAM, Intel Dual core 1.87 processor, chipset Mobile Intel (r) 965 family
  I use the windows7 RC version.

  My DVD burner does not work correctly.

  (* 1) not read 700 mb CD and don't read do not more DVDs.*
  A few months ago he read sony DVD, read all CD and dint read some local DVD. Now, it is not read sony DVD and and all the CD that I used. But reads the local DVD...

  (* 2) a few times it can write DVD but most of the time this is not not writing DVD Nero 7 display of 100%, but the DVD is not written anything.*

  I use Vista drivers for my Window 7 operating system...

  3. should I install windows 7 drivers... ?

  4. are there specific drivers for DVD player. ?

  Experts or those who have recovered from the same problem. Please help me.

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  Maybe your CD/DVD drive becomes faulty... What do you think?

  But before you think to a new disk, you must remove the server - and lowerfilters in the registry. You can follow the workaround from Microsoft:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

  Also, make sure that the CD/DVD drive lens is clean. You can use a microfibre cloth to clean. This rag doesn't scratch the lens.
  Check this box!

  Finally and above all, there is no special driver for CD/DVD drive. It s a part of t Windows and can be updated.

• Satellite A300 - cannot find the drivers for Windows 7 64 bit

  Hello!
  I'm of the Greece so I apologise for any errors of syntax, I can do.
  My girlfriend has the Satellite A300 PSAJ4E but his hard disk was destroyed, so I bought him a new (WD Scorpio Black 500 GB) and I downloaded the original Windows 7 MSDNAA to install on the laptop.
  The problem is that it doesn't have the drivers cd so I have to find them on the internet. The other problem is that on the Toshiba official support site it is not found the laptop or the drivers for it.
  So please help me find them. Or tell me if I can insert some of the other Toshiba laptop drivers to it.
  I am ready to format and everything and I don't have the drivers.
  Thank you!

  PS. I found this site but I don't know if it is normal to download them from this site and also, I don't know if I should because I will insert Windows 7 64 bit.
  http://driverswin.com/satellite-A300-psaj4e-drivers-Windows-7/

  Hello

  To download drivers use the Toshiba download page - http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

  There you can find your model of laptop and all drivers, tools and utilities for it.
  Can find you it?

  If you need help or assistance installation and the installation order please let me know.

• Satellite A300 - cannot install Ubuntu - empty flashing command

  Hello

  I want to install Ubuntu 11.10 on my Satellite A300 (psag4e), but when I insert the installation CD, boot hangs after this part of Toshiba with a flashing empty command line.

  What should I do?

  The value of the default BIOS and try again.
  Are you using the original Linux installation disc?