Satellite Pro A300: How do I go back to XP, Vista Business

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• Satellite Pro A300 - How can I turn on my webcam?

  Satellite Pro A300 - How can I turn on my webcam? Operating windows 7. The computer is clean.

  Hello

  The webcam can be used with programs like Skype communication where you can make a video call. Of course, there are other messengers or programs they use the webcam.

  But you must install the software/driver webcam that you can use. This software can be downloaded from the official website of Toshiba (Camera Assistant Software):
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com > support & downloads > download drivers

• Satellite Pro A300 - how to fix Storage Manager?

  I accidentally deleted Intel Matrix Storage Event Monitor from my list of startup., it's a good utility, since it will inform me on the hard drive problems.

  I tried to uninstall and then reinstall the package Intel Matrix Storage Manager (downloaded drivers from Toshiba Support), but I have not had any results, do not have this program at startup.

  Can you give any suggestions, how to completely uninstall this package, so that I could perform the new installation of the package?

  My system:
  Toshiba Satellite Pro A300: C2D 8300, 4GB, 250 GB (a hard drive in the system), Intel mobile chipset P965. OS: Windows 7 64-bit.

  Thank you in advance!

  Hello

  Just a simple question: have you tried a system restore to an earlier point? This should bring back the Storage Manager.

  Check this box!

• Satellite Pro A300: How to recover the Vista operating system

  My friend has a Toshiba Satellite Pro A300 it has a 4 GB of ram, but on Windows Xp shows only 3 GB
  I also want to put in place the back of the Vista, but I can't not insatall any operating system (only the Toshiba Xp dvd)
  (there is a HDD recovery folder on the C drive, I think it is the Vista that he owned before but a don't know how to install it)

  Ok. If the folder in HARD drive recovery then it should be possible to carry out a procedure for HARD drive recovery, remain on the second partition.

  First of all, start Notepad and press F8 immediately after that the laptop has been powered. Then choose the first option called fix my computer.
  A new window should open, and you should choose the last option called Toshiba HDD Recovery.
  Then follow the instructions on the screen.

  This should usually works if the folder of HARD disk recovery and partition has not changed or deleted.

  Check it out if it does not, you will need to order a Vista of Toshiba Recovery DVD:
  https://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro A300: How to create the recovery disk

  Hello
  I just bought a Satellite Pro A300 with Windows XP.
  I want to know how I can or if I need to create a recovery disk that will reset the machine to its original state.
  The information gives instuctions on how to proceed for the Vista machines, but not for XP.

  I know that I can recover from the hidden partition, but where this is not possible, I wish I could get CD or DVD.
  There is a recovery CD included product that says only: "MS Windows XP" so I guess that it does not include drivers or Toshiba Software?

  Any help appreciated,
  Thank you
  Mick

  Hello

  You have preinstalled software Toshiba TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator?

  Please check this box.
  Using the TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator you can create the recovery disk.

  But if your laptop was already pre-installed with Windows XP and then a Recovery CD or DVD must be included.

  Have you checked all of the items in the box?

• Satellite Pro A300 - how to access the installation of Vista hidden partition?

  AHOY!

  I have a Satellite Pro A300 PSAGDA 2000R

  It had Windows Vista installed when I got it, but after a while, had to reformat, so I did, (I want to reformat my computer every 6-12 months on average), it came only with XP disks even if he got a serial number for Vista on the underside of the laptop so I installed XP. That was about 2-3 reformats there now.

  However, so that finding drivers I've seen mention of a hidden partition to reinstall Vista (which I hope it is 64-bit) and tried to do this several times but unfortunately it does not work, I guess that maybe what XP installation I can accidentally deleted or something? (Thought they had in fact on some solid state memory which could not be written more or something.)

  * Is there a way I can access it, take another that won't cost a ridiculous amount (for example download) or a nice person enough to create an image to download on a site or something that I can download file sharing? *

  I have also a spare copy of Vista (and a bit of XP) on the drive, none of them will work?

  + Another thing which I am interested in is can I get any of the preview of Windows 8 OS that will run on this laptop? Apparently it improved performance on Vista and W7 would be convenient for running on a laptop, and I have also heard say it is possible to upgrade to the full version of the preview or W7 for a minimal cost and would probably be much cheaper than other methods if possible. +

  And I'm actually quite handy with computers, so don't be afraid to throw big words at me,

  (Tried the methods found on the manual on page 3-8 ([link: http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/computers/satellite/pro/a300/psagda-02000r/download?os=22]).)

  I have European A300 and I believe that the principle on the rest of the same models.
  A300 was offered with Vista preinstalled but without recovery disc Vista. Image that contains the operating system, drivers, tools and utilities for recovery has been saved on the HARD drive and with book factory owner was able to begin the installation of HARD drive recovery. It works with the factory only settings.

  With preinstalled Toshiba laptop recovery disk creator owners have been able to create the recovery disk that can be used if the disk HARD recovery doesn't work anymore.
  If you don t have access to this image saved on HARD drive recovery, you must use the recovery disc. If you don t have the disc that you have a problem. Recovery image can not be downloaded. All you can download are the unique rivers, tools and utilities that you can use if you install a clean version of the OS (operating system).
  On the European models, recovery image was recorded on the second partition of HARD drive in the folder called HDDrecovery.

  Anyway, A300 works with Win7 32 bit. I installed it on my machine and I m very happy with it.
  > Another thing which I am interested in is can I get any of the preview of Windows 8 OS that will run on this laptop?
  I put t know who should give you this overview, but the fact is that you get it from Toshiba. You should check if you can get it in another way.

• Satellite Pro A300 - how to install the webcam?

  I got my laptop via my uni so did amyn backup discs (especially not the webcam).

  Basically my laptop is a Trojan virus on my webcam, set it and I restarted my computer. It is then flashed up on reboot that I need to install my webcam but I don't have the disk and now I can't use my webcam! What should I do?

  PS I'm not a genius with computers so please be easy on me with the language.

  Hi mate,

  If you need to reinstall the driver for the webcam you can download on the Toshiba site and all drivers for your laptop:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com > support & downloads > download drivers

  I have too many Satellite Pro A300 and it s not delivered with the Toshiba Recovery disk because you create such a floppy yourself. So start the Toshiba recovery disc creator, which is preinstalled on your laptop and you can create this disk. It contains a picture of the factory settings, and so you can restore the entire system every time.

• Satellite Pro A300 - how to get the sound on the TV with VGA cable?

  Hello world

  I have a real problem connecting my Satellite Pro A300 to my Samsung HDTV.
  The video works fine - I used a VGA connection on the laptop and the TV.

  The problem I have is healthy.
  I want the sound either also come from the TV. I tried a jack of 3.5 m from the headphone jack of the laptop to a red and white connection RCA audio on the TV, but it doesn't seem to work.

  Does anyone have any ideas or advice?
  I need of additional drivers, etc., or do some settings need to be changed etc etc.

  Hello

  Normally, to use the 3.5 mm jack plug in the headphones, you need an adapter cable.
  At one end, it has a 3.5 mm jack and the other side to connect red and white audio RCA connections.
  Here is an example of what I mean:
  http://www.optimization-world.com/IMG/prod/3_5_mm_rca_audio.jpg

  I m using such an adapter without any problem. You n t need an additional driver, or something more. It's the same as if you were using a helmet. :)

• Satellite Pro A300 - How can I change the size of the partition?

  Hello
  My Satellite Pro A300 came with 2 different partitions, and I would like to change the size of the partitions (the data partition is too small).

  Which would affect the recovery tools? Is there proposed formulas?

  Thanks in advance,

  Andres

  What operating system do you use on your laptop?
  If you use Vista, this document could be useful for you:
  http://195.182.196.33/KB0/TSB7101OB0006R01.htm

  This should normally does not affect the recovery of HARD drive but make sure to burn the disc of recovery if you didn t it yet.

  If you have the recovery disk, you are on the safe side.

• Satellite Pro A300 - WiFi is 50% slower on XP on Vista

  I noticed that the WiFi transfer is slower on Windows XP Pro with Vista original installed on the same machine.

  I tested the issue on Toshiba Satellite Pro A300-1NT - what is possible or my Toshiba is not work propely?

  Hello!

  You may notice a different speed of connection in XP or do you think it is 50% slower?

  I think the drivers are different so in your case, I would try the latest XP driver from the Toshiba page:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/WLAN/

  What type of wireless LAN using? New project of N or e. g. 802.11 g?

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro U300 - how to reinstall the system from original Vista operating?

  My Satellite U300 (bought in 2008) came with Vista and a fallback to option of XP pre-installed. I drove back to XP at the time. Now, end of support from Microsoft for XP, I would like to re - install the Vista operating system.
  I have the recovery disks, but there is a wizard to help the resettlement?

  Or is there a function to restore to original factory setting, which I guess would be Vista? (I backed up all my files where a clean install is required). Any help appreciated, thanks.

  I checked the specifications of the laptop and this laptop model was offered with Vista preinstalled and DVD recovery Windows XP Home edition. In General original recovery image can be installed with the recovery disk. You got laptop with Vista pre-installed (without the Vista recovery disk) allowing you to create the Vista recovery disk using the preinstalled Toshiba Recovery Disk Creator.

  There is also the option of HARD drive recovery, but it works with the factory only settings. After installing WXP that this HARD drive option will not work more then now you Vista recovery DVDs. Unfortunately in your ad I didn't understand whether or not you have the Vista recovery disk.

  If so, just start your laptop and press F12. When the boot menu appears put Vista recovery disc into the optical disc drive, has chosen the CD/DVD on the list in the menu and press ENTER. ODD will start to read the recovery disc and all what you need to do is follow the menu on the screen.

• Satellite Pro A300 PSAG9E. Should I keep or not?

  Hello

  I just bought a Toshiba Satellite Pro A300 PSAG9E. It came pre-installed with Vista and also a DVD to upgrade to windows 7 Professional (that I installed).

  I tried to start the machine this morning, but for some reason it wouldn't start. All that's happened is that the initial toshiba screen appears, followed by a black screen frozen (showing underscore in the top left corner).

  The thing is that I have seem to have been able to solve this problem, but I do not understand how and why this happened!
  The issue seems to be related to the battery. At first, I tried to boot up the laptop (with only the battery connected) however it would not start. I don't think this has nothing to do with the amount of battery charge, because it had more than enough in it. I then tried to start it with just the power cable (and no battery). For some reason any that seemed to do the trick, and the laptop has been able to start. The laptop has now also boots when battery and the attached cable.

  Why is this happening?
  I am interested to know, is because this laptop already has given me a few problems. The laptop also bought very recently, so I can still return it for a refund (which I seriously think!).

  What should I do guys? Any help/advice you give to this topic would be highly appreciated.

  Thank you
  Jay

  > All that's happened is that the initial toshiba screen appears, followed by a black screen frozen (showing underscore in the top left corner).

  Underscore flashing in the left corner means that the BIOS battery was empty or something wrong with the HARD drive (possibly BIOS didn't find the right source of start-up)

  I recommend access to BIOS and set it to the default value. Save the changes and try to start the device again.

  You should also keep the laptop connected to the mains for about 24 hours and the laptop should be ON as well.
  This will help the CMOS battery.

  Check this box

• Satellite Pro A300 - shutdown problem

  I have a brand new Satellite Pro A300-15V, which I lowered the score of Vista professional to XP Professional, using the original recovery disk.
  Now I have problem close to the bottom of the computer. When I click on "Turn Off" it just stops and restarts after a minute or two. Also, I can't bring back from hibernation unless I stopped him on the button first.

  Can anyone help, pls?

  Hello

  What model Satellite Pro A300 do you have exactly?
  I m not sure, but in my opinion, it looks like a BIOS issue.
  I think the BIOS update should help you resolve this strange issue.

  Visit the page of European diver from Toshiba for the update to the newest BIOS;
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/-> support download &-> download drivers

  Best regards

• Satellite Pro A300-28V - black screen boot failure

  My three days old Satellite Pro A300 began yesterday to hang at startup in Vista. I rebooted twice with good result, but now I see only the home Toshiba screen, then it goes black with a cursor top left. I won't answer on /F12/ F8 F2 or the recovery of the DVD. Indicator LED disc is black, fan-only sound. I have connected not no matter what external monitor ever on this one.

  At the moment so it's Sunday I chose the battery and will try again in an hour or two, otherwise I contact seller tomorrow. Any ideas what's happening? BIOS crash, hard drive (after three days)?
  / disappointed

  Hello

  Does this mean that you can t access the BIOS too?

  If it s, then it seems to be a hardware problem. Therefore, the service provider authorized in your country. They can help you to repair the laptop.

• Satellite Pro A300 do not close

  Sometimes when I press shut down on my laptop Satellite Pro A300-1 was 8, he spent ages on vista blue screen "Stop" and never really stops.
  So I have to hold the stop button to turn it off. Is this a known problem, or any way to solve?

  I'm updating in Windows Update for Vista, so don't know what the problem is.

  It could be a bad driver or application.

  For example, your Virus scanner might be looking for a floppy drive, when there is no joint.

  Or it could be a bad mouse/scanner/printer driver.

  Before you stop, close all the programs that are in the system tray.
  Uninstall all the drivers you have installed recently.
  Use Run-> msconfig to disable suspected programs and services at startup