Satellite U500 - Eco utility and Windows activation problem

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• Satellite A200-1 and Windows 7 problem - function button does not work

  I have computer does model no A200-1The and windows Vista for windows 7 32-bit, I changed a moment my function button does not work.

  What should I do now? Maybe someone greet me some player? Please help me I can use my driver.

  Do you mean the FN key or what?
  > Please help me I can use my driver.
  My English is also not the best but what do you mean with driver?

• Satellite U500 - themes changed after Windows Update

  Hello

  Last night, I turned off my Satellite U500 with lots of updates install. But today, when I've reconnected, the start-up took more time and the model had to restart, then it when on the login screen which is now silver instead of blue and when I check the themes, its aero not more. Also the relative to the opening screen to the bottom, there is a logout button instead of shutdown as well as sleep is not more!

  Help, please

  Jaso444

  Hi Jaso,

  If this happens after a few updates to Windows, I guess that's the reason for your problem

  You can try System Restore to an earlier point please?
  If the problem is caused by this s the only option to get rid of this Windows updates.

• Portege R700-1CQ - ECO Utility and buttons mouse pad not working not

  Suddenly the ecoUtility buttons and activate/deactivate mouspad has stopped working?

  The ecoUtility works if started manually through programs but is not starts when you press the ecoUtility button...

  The mouspad is not disabled if you press the button...

  I already deleted and reinstalled the ecoUtility and value added package - no results?

  It runs under Windows 7-64 bit...

  The help is apreciated...

  Concerning

  Hello

  Hmm. you are able to activate the Eco utility manually, but it does not start automatically when you press the button.
  This means that there must be a problem with some command buttons that run the applications.
  Usually the PPV control multimedia keys and so the new facility should fix this.

  I think you should try this;
  Firstly uninstall the VAP system.
  Then, clean the windows operating system using the free tools like CCleaner for example.
  This tool cleans garbage temporal files and the registry.
  I think that some damaged registry entries can cause this
  Restart the computer and then install 64-bit VAP.

  Good luck

• Satellite A500 - Eco utility in Ubuntu

  Hello

  I own a Satellite A500 laptop and I was wondering if Eco Utility is available for Ubuntu?

  Bye!

  Toshiba has designed Eco Utility for use in Windows only and there is no official support for operating systems Linux for Toshiba won't create this utility for Linux.

• Satellite U500-1F4 - upgrade in Windows 7 Home Premium to professional?

  I'll buy the Toshiba Satellite U500-1F4 with pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit that can be retrieved using Toshiba-HDD recovery.

  I can upgrade these BONES using WAU Home Premium to Professional 7 Windows, or should I buy Windows 7 professional full and install it?

  Hey mate,

  You can use the Windows Anytime Upgrade program, that s no problem and it makes no difference if you use this tool or a full version of Windows 7 Professional. The result is always the same => an upgrade to Home Premium to professional.

  Theoretically, you can make a completely new installation if you buy a copy of Windows 7 Professional, but I n t see a reason for this. An upgrade also works.

  But the question is: do you need the features they are provided with the professional version?

• Satellite U500 - need drivers for Windows 7 32 bit

  Hello

  I recently installed Windows 7 32 bit but I can't find drivers for this version of the OS here: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp
  Could help me is it you please with installing the drivers for WIN 7 32 bit?

  Model: Satellite U500-1DQ PSU8CE

  Thank you in advance,
  Alexandr.

  Hi Gint,

  There is unfortunately no drivers for Windows 7 32 bit so I think that the Satellite U500 doesn t support this operating system.

  Why you have installed another OS without checking the availability of driver?
  AFAIK U500 is pre-installed with Windows 7 64 bit then why you changed obsolete 32-bit version that supports a maximum of 3 GB of RAM?

  In any case, I think you need to get yourself to drivers so check other sites such as Intel, Realtek, etc. directly to get 32-bit drivers.
  Alternative, you can search the Web from Toshiba site for other models of laptops they support 32-bit and have similar hardware as U500.

  Good luck! :)

• Re: Satellite U500 - can I install Windows XP?

  Have recently bought a Toshiba Satellite U500 laptop. It came with Windows 7. It is very unstable. Programs that don't crash XP, crash regularly in Windows 7. Including Windows Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer (especially painful if you have run a great search).
  I hate the way that it is unstable on where he puts the files. I hate the way it hides files and blocks access to others. My list of complaints about Windows 7 is too long to list here.

  Is there a version of XP that I can install on this laptop?

  Hello

  Generally speaking, it of depending on your model of laptop you exactly what Satellite U500?

  Before you install another operating system make sure that you can get all the drivers for the new operating system in order to check the Toshiba page first.
  For U500 XP drivers are available according to the official website of Toshiba, so it seems that he supported s. Just download all the drivers and tools and install them after the installation of Windows XP, but install the SP3 for XP before you begin with the installation of the driver.

  By the way: Please create Toshiba Recovery disk before you install another OS. In case you want Windows 7 back you can use this disk to restore the original settings.

• Can satellite U500-10N - I install Windows XP?

  Hello

  I bought the Satellite U500-10N and it has Vista, but I want to install XP, is it possible?

  My plan is to backup all my files and then put the installation CD of XP, delete all files in Vista and record fresh new copy of XP. And then install all the drivers of nessesery to my laptop to functional normal? Is this possible? :\ I have
  fear that if I install XP some features on my laptop will not work.

  I am in need of help, please if someone knows something I will be grateful

  Hello

  Theoretically, you can install Windows XP, why not? ;)

  But I put t understand why you want to use such an old operating system. I mean the Satellite U500 is really fast enough for Vista and Windows 7 is present in a few days. You should be happy with your pre-installed Vista version that should work well.

  The point is that Toshiba doesn't offer drivers U500 and XP so you must collect all the drivers yourself on the Internet that takes a lot of time. In addition, I think that some special functions, like the FN keys will not work because it you can get a driver from Toshiba.

  It s your choice what you do but I'd wait for Windows 7 If you don't like Vista Satellite U500 n should also support Windows 7.

• Satellite A210-1AP - battery and power supply problem

  A few weeks ago I received my laptop (Satellite A210) reapair and the motherboard was changed.

  Since then, I got problem with the battery when it is inside and power cable is pluged.
  When the cable is in the laptop running on battery power I do not know why. Then when I turn it off battery led is lit Orange and the battery is charging.
  When the PC is turned on, the indicator light does not work and the battery becomes lower.

  So I wonder what the problem is.
  I read somewhere that this problem could solve the BIOS update.
  So anyone have experience like this.
  Also how is installed BIOS, I saw there is an installer for windows (so I guess it isn't hard).

  And somehow can back up old BIOS so I can go back if something bad happens.

  > A few weeks I got my laptop (Satellite A210) reapair and the motherboard was changed.
  > Since then, I had problem with the battery when it is inside and power cable is pluged.

  In my opinion, the technician has done something wrong
  The point is that this problem occurs after the exchange of motherboard and I think what this is about.

  Contact the ASP who repaired the laptop and explain your problem.
  I doubt that a BIOS update would solve this problem. I think it s a question an electrician

• Satellite L640 - Eco Utility does not work

  I have a Toshiba Satellite L640 and I just bought 2 weeks ago.

  I use the Eco utility a lot and recently Eco utility stopped working, can someone help me please?

  Hey,.

  This means that if you press the Eco button Utility, that nothing is happening and your laptop doesn t switch eco mode?

  Hmm. It is probably related to the utility eco himself. In your case I would try reinstalling this tool. You can download it from the Web from Toshiba site.
  But before installing the new version, delete the old and restart your laptop.

• Re: Satellite U500 - SATA drivers for Windows XP

  Hi people,

  I am trying to install Windows XP on my laptop, I need to download the sata drivers (which should be in the folder display driver). However download my laptop display driver is not the sata drivers in the folder that was specified. Not only that, but it is said to put them on a floppy disk, but I don't have a floppy drive in my laptop.

  any help appreciated

  Hi Samuel23,

  Who said that the SATA drivers in display driver package? This is only the case of the chipset AMD based models and AFAIK all Satellite U500 are equipped with an Intel chipset.

  You can download all the drivers and tools here:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com > support & downloads > download drivers

  About SATA and Windows XP, you will find hundreds of threads use the forum search to find an answer.

  In addition, this article might be useful:
  [How to integrate a SATA AHCI driver into a Windows XP installation CD | http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB85017Z0000R01.htm]

• Windows activation problems

  I have a problem since I built my new pc, I had Windows XP on my old pc so I thought I could use the key one on this pc, this pc is no longer usable.

  The useless company that we bought the old pc off should have gave us a windows disk, they gave us an OEM disc that dosent work on the new pc because it has a different motherboard. so I downloaded a windows bootleg copy thinking I could use my real key to validate...

  For some reason any it does not accept my valid real key, I tried everything to change the key, cracks, programs of the window, nothing works... What do I do because I don't want reinstall windows every 30 days and I bought the software I have the right to use a coppy of it.

  IM thinking I should download a different copy of windows and try to change the key to this one as it could be this particular disc I downloaded... but I would avoid rather than, as I don't want to do it again for the 4th time with a reinstall. Do you think it's the drive I had or what im just going to fail again on another?

  Hello

  The disc that came with the other PC is somehow under license as well as the material that if you change this material (the actual identification pieces being the motherboard), you must contact Microsoft and explain your problem to see if it the license terms cover what you're doing.

  Read here http://aumha.org/win5/a/wpa.php on the activation of the product and how it works.

• After the PC recovery window activation problem

  Hello friends, hope you're in a good mood.

  My laptop came originally with Windows 8, but I have improved after a while to 8.1. Yesterday, due to some issues I needed to restore my machine. He went all very well, but now I'm getting a command prompt to activate my window (which is 8.1). It does not automatically it should I guess. Please guide me to solve this problem. My appriciations in advance to everyone. Have a nice week ahead...

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.

  You must activate Windows within 30 days of installation. Activation helps verify that Windows on your computer is genuine and has not been used on more computers than the Microsoft software license agreement. In this way, activation helps avoid software counterfeiting. For more information, see activation of Windows 7: frequently asked questions.

  Note: This FAQ is for Windows 7 but information shared in this link is useful for other versions of Windows too.

  If Windows 8/8.1 is installed properly on your computer then, try the steps in the following article to activate your Windows.

  Why can't I activate Windows?

  Get help from Microsoft Windows activation

  Hope it would help. If problem persists always post back with the current state of your computer and the result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to help you.

  Kind regards

• Satellite U500 - 1 FC and ethernet LAN speed

  Hello

  I just can't get over 100 Mbps when I am connected to my gigabit router. My other laptop (a HP TX2-1150EF) connects correctly when you use the same cable.
  Properties of Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller speed give me only 10/100/auto negotiate. Tested other realtek drivers with no luck.
  I wonder if U500 - 1FC (PSU9BU) have the gigabit ethernet controller.

  Is this normal?

  Hello

  The card Realtek LAN of the Satellite U500 - 1FC supports 10/100 Mbit, only so that you can use Gbit connection. Sorry but in this case it limitation material s and 100 Mbps is the maximum.