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• Re: Request for help with Tecra A10-156 (Vista backup media)

  Dear members of the Forum

  I am the owner of a laptop Toshiba Tecra A10-156. As the owners of this model will be aware, the machine is supplied with Windows Vista pre-installed. Also supplied is a recovery of Windows XP Professional disc, which, once loaded on the machine, remove everything on the hard drive, including the operating system Vista and the Vista hard disk recovery partition.

  The documentation that comes with the laptop warns the user if he wants to take the Windows XP program on the computer, it must burn a DVD of backup software vista before you load the XP image because if it loads Windows XP without doing that then he loses everything to do with VISTA on the machine.
  Unfortunately, when I bought my machine, I did exactly this error and load Windows XP without backup Vista Software. Load the XP dvd, hard drive was completely wiped out, including not only the Windows Vista installation, but also the recovery partition.

  Although windows XP is a good operating system, I would like the ability to restore my machine to the factory setting. When I asked what to do with Toshiba, they said that the only way they could help would be to sell me a backup DVD of Vista recovery which would cost me a little money. (more than thirty books).
  They also mentioned that if I could find another owner of A10 - 156 using vista would be ready, they could burn a DVD using their recovery from vista machine and then I would be able to use this DVD to do the job.

  As I know personally of all other owners Tecra A10, I am writing to make a plea to ask if some A10-156 (it takes as the exact model) owner would please that nature to let me have a copy of VISTA backup medium please. Of course, I'd be more than willing to pay a total amount of the Virgin DVD (s) and shipping costs.
  If someone is willing or able to help should I very grateful indeed and hope to hear from a fellow A10-156 owner as soon as possible.

  Yours sincerely
  Ian in the United Kingdom

  I hope someone here can help and maybe you should put your e-mail address for direct contact.

• Re: Tecra A10 - 18 M - writes a key without pressing again and again

  Hi all

  I have the laptop Tecra A10 - 18M.
  The OS is Ubuntu 10.04, but the problem also occurs with Windows XP.

  I have problems with my keyboard. From time to time (once a day), a single character (r) written without pressing the key.

  When I press "r" key nothing happen. When I write a digit (1-9) or around the 'r' key (e, f, t,...) he began writing of many 'r' again and again.
  This stops by pressing the keys on the keyboard with the flat hand and a bit of strength.

  I think that there is a broken cable?
  Someone has a similar problem?

  Thanks for your help

  Hello

  Sounds like a keyboard or keyboard cable malfunction...

  But just to be sure: did you notice the same problems with external keyboard?

• Tecra A10 - 14 p Wont work on a working farm

  Hi guys, I have a Tecra A10 0n Win 7 x 64 Pro and worked perfect for centuries, all of a sudden the laptop went into hibernation and now a single initialize with AC plugged in.

  The battery is fine as I tried it on another laptop without problem.

  When I try to start computer laptop without plugged AC it charges on the Toshiba start screen for a few seconds then dies.

  Someone else had this or have any idea what could be the issue. Latest version of the BIOS has been for awhile and everything is correct drivers are installed.

  Laptop runs perfect with connected AC but trying to hibernate as soon as AC disconnects.

  The laptop can not take the power of the battery for more than a few seconds?

  Any help is greatly appreciated.

  > Laptop runs perfect with connected AC but tent hibernate as soon as AC disconnects.
  For me, looks like the battery charge level is very low and that the power management of the Win put the laptop mode operating system put into hibernation because of charge level.

  Maybe the laptop will not charge the battery properly.
  If you said that the battery is OK (don t know how test you) while there must be a problem with the battery charging system. This means that the motherboard is not OK.

  However, in your case I would test the laptop with a new battery to be 100% sure that this issue is not related to a defective battery.

• Tecra A10 - refurbished - cannot get it connected to my home network

  I just got this Tecra A10-104 refurbished Laptop... before I take this back I ask here in case where theres something I missed as I am unable to get it connected to my home network.

  I use a Belkin wireless router that has 2 main (LAN) directly connected PC and another PC connected wireless.
  It's my router: http://www.belkin.com/uk/support/article/?lid=enu&pid=F5D8233uk4&aid=9238&scid=0

  All PC connected and fine work.
  Now I'm setting up this laptop to connect.

  I uninstalled the Vista Business and ussed the product recovery disc that came with the Tecra XP Pro.

  Is my wireless card: Intel (r) Wireless WiFi Link 5100 (pilot Date: 27/04/2008 - the driver Version: 12.0.0.73)

  He sees the network, but no matter what I try just does not connect.

  What I've done so far (read before suggesting things I've already tried):

  Reconfigured routers WPS to the shared key system.

  Ensured that the wireless adapter's parameters defined at 20 / 40 Hz (automatic)

  Restarted the router, cable modem & laptop several times

  Laptop wireless button is turned on.

  FN + F8 to activate BLUETOOTH WIFI (ON) (OFF)

  Wireless network added to settings Auto Connect with the end SSID and password encryption method.

  Click on connect when network appear in the revamped network and Password Viewer dialog.

  Does not.

  I would add that the laptop has no problem connecting via its Gigabit LAN port.

  Something else I'm missing?

  Thanks in advance.

  EDIT: Double post deleted.

  UPDATE:

  The next thing I tried was to reinstall Vista Professional recovery disk to see if it has suffered from the same problem.

  Wireless has worked under Vista, and despite the updates I was offered, worked without having to update all the drivers.

  This got me thinking... so the question is probably DRIVER XP related.
  What I've done now is to back up all the updates driver told me to download TEMPRO (BIOS & Manager wireless updates included).

  I think part of the problem is that only TEMPRO works under Vista (not XP) so you are not informed of any updates may be required if you upgrade to XP directly after the purchase (which is what I did).

• Tecra A10 does'nt recognize 2nd HARD drive in the Bay of the STRANGE

  Hello

  My TECRA A10 - 1 HG PTSB1E does'nt recognize my second HDD that has taken the place of the cd-rom.
  I use a SATA caddy and the boot of the A10 with a CD-rom error!
  is it not possible to use a shopping cart with a TECRA A10?
  Does anyone have a solution?

  Thank you for your experience of return.
  Best regards

  Hello

  I guess that the Tecra A10 does not support these updates.
  The 2nd SATA controller does not seem to support the additional HDD instead of ODD.

  But I've read a few things to get such2nd as recognized HARD drive.
  You must start the laptop without the HARD drive caddy in ODD Bay.
  After that the Windows system has started, you can plug/connect the HARD drive caddy and system PnP service should recognize the new device.

  I think this isn't the best solution, but it seems like it s the only way to get this HDD caddy recognized in the Bay of the STRANGE

• Tecra A10 - 12Z BIOS 1.6 wanted to move to 3, but 'not supported' - W7H32

  There are many problems with this Tecra A10.

  As Windows Xp is disabled, I tried Windows 7, which is too awkward, so I wanted to try the eSATA operating systems. Although I could install Lubuntu on eSATA it would not start (no hard drive inside most) to eSATA, but booted from USB.

  Read in the forum and put the Windows 7 Home 32 disk inside again and downloaded the BIOS update only to get a response "not supported".

  The A10 has a Windows Vista professional sticker slot, is the only OS where this Tecra can get BIOS updated?

  We have no records of Windows Vista.

  Installation of Windows 2000 or XP, it's really a lot of time, even for 9 x.

  The last beta demoCD with eComStation, todays OS/2Warp, works fine on the Tecra, it has Windows integrated 3.11, is that not? Windows 3.11 on a SD card installation must be as fast and as possible. If there are drivers available?

  ReactOS (freeWindowsXP) is usually able to boot, but it is still in the alpha stage!

  As for flat BACK? There are the LiveCD with BACK.

  You can also find Vista LiveCD socalled VistaPE CDs on the net, but their origin is unknown.

  What is the best option? Is there only one option?

  Hello

  > Although I could install Lubuntu on eSATA it would not start (no hard drive inside most) to eSATA, but booted from USB
  I guess that the BIOS does not support booting eSATA port but just the USB port.
  But it's just an idea... that should be checked once more in the BIOS settings.
  Maybe a BIOS update would also help.

  > Read in the forum and put the Windows 7 Home 32 disk inside again and downloaded the BIOS update only to get a response "not supported".

  BIOS update may be run from under Windows system only. But the BIOS update also requires some software additional Toshiba which depends on the system.

  In the case of Windows 7 or Vista, the value of added Toshiba package must be installed. In the case of Win XP, you must install the package of common Modules.

  To be honest I don t understand what you want to do
  Tecra A10 is a great unit. I have the successor called Tecra A11. I use Win 7 and its really awesome OS. Much better than the beginning of Win XP

• Can I use Tecra A10 OS disk to install the OS on Tecra M10?

  I have a tecra A10 complete with Windows Vista Business installed (and saved in an image using Easeus Todo backup file

  However I also have access to a Tecra M10 entered without an operating system, although the sticker COST (product key) is the same for a windows Vista Business.

  My question is: would my Windows Vista Business backup work A10 on the M10 (i.e. would it load hard disk M10 and then to work properly)

  If someone can advise on this subject I would be grateful if you please

  Best wishes
  Ian

  At first, I must say that Toshiba recovery image created separately for each laptop model and it is 100% created to work on the specific model. Why?
  Each laptop model has different hardware platform and all the drivers, tools and utilities for some models are part of the recovery image. These recovery images are also tested.

  Generally if the two models have the same hardware platform (hardware) it can be used.

• Re: Tecra A10-19 t on Windows 7 64bits successes?

  Hi all

  I intend to buy a Tecra A10 - 19 t and its docking station (PA3508E). I'll order it with 4 GB of RAM so I'll format it the first day to remove Vista32 to install seven (I don't like Vista) 64 (want all available RAM).
  Someone has a return facility 7_64 beta or RC (same RTM) on this laptop? No problem with drivers (video, BT, Wifi, audio,...)?

  Thanks in advance,

  BELOKAN

  As a general rule, Windows 7 can use the Vista drivers, drivers Win7 beta on the Toshiba site there we.

  So if you can find drivers Vista 64-bit for the A10, there should not be problem.

• Error 'Failure of the Webcan pilot open' on Tecra A10

  Need help...

  I have a laptop Tecra A10 - 1 hr. Operating system is windows XP Professional. When I start my system, it gives an error in the webcam driver open failed. My built-in webcam does not work. Tried to uninstall the software, download new ones from the support site and installed. No luck. My BIOS version is more recent. In the Device Manager under imaging of his display as a USB peripheral devices. When I try to update driver from there it s showing as driver of Microsoft instead of Chicony2. Not able to change it.

  Uninstalled hardware device manager and installed it again. Still the same problem. Tried to install it manually. Still no luck... Help, please. The only option that remains for me is to get the operating system to factory settings. Its a huge task for me. Other solutions, appreciated...

  Thank you
  Maryse

  any update

• Tecra A10 - 1 h may not display the support page

  OK, I bought a Tecra A10 - 1 h from the local dealer here in the UAE.
  I know that I should go on the site of the Gulf to look for pilots and others, and I was able to find the model from there, but when I click on the 'Go' it gives me:

  We're sorry. The page you requested is not available.

  I get the same response when I entered the serial number instead.

  Now, when I discover that the product, the specifications mentioned on the site are close to mine, but not exactly the same thing, for example, on this page:
  http://Gulf.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/en/series/Tecra-A10-serie/1056184/
  He mentioned the graphics card like Intel® | Mobile Intel® GMA 4500MHD. But the one I have here is a Mobile 4 Series Express Chipset Family. Which is different.
  Edit: Utility Intel tells me that I have: Chipset Mobile Intel® GM45 Express. I'm confused now lol.

  I know I have to use the site of Gulf and not him Europe site, that's what I did. I don't understand why the specs on the site are different than real.

  Post edited by: Hassan_3

  Hi mate

  I could open without the problem of page.
  I found your laptop here and I clicked on see details
  http://Gulf.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/en/product/Tecra-A10-1hr/1075739/toshibaShop/false/

  In any case, this laptop belongs to the European series of Toshiba.
  The laptop was equipped with the Intel GM45 Express chipset and Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics chip

  Everything is OK and the reference page correctly offers info

• Tecra A10 with Intel WiFi 5100 running Vista 32 bit fails to connect WiFi

  Hello

  a whole new Tecra A10 with buildin Intel 5100 WiFi fails to connect to the Wlan router, using the pre-installled Vista Business 32-bit. Vista has always said: wrong password.

  Yes, Wifi hardware is enabled, of course. And Tecra WiFi OK MAC is stored in the config of the router. Also the WiFi settings were correct (wpa2-psk aes), corresponding to the Wlan router. Password WPA2 is 13 characters. Connect all the other machines with a Wlan successfully turns a working Wlan configuration and use of the correct password.

  I installed the latest driver on the Toshiba site - without success. I also installed the version of the driver from the Intel site will, too--without success. Doesn't matter what tool I used to connect, Vista itself, or the specific tool of Toshiba (Radar), choice to get an encrypted Wlan connection.

  WPA2 and WPA or WEP can be used. I can't get a Wlan connection when encryption is totally * disabled *! Currently, I use a * clear * Wlan to use this Tecra A10 in the network. Real gross and no solution for more than a few days.

  All other devices in the same network can connect the router Wlan with WPA2-PSK and WEP, no problem. Only the A10 / WiFi 5100 fails.

  Searching the Web I found really many reports all issue of WiFi with a WiFi 5100 devices, so it seems to be a generic material or / and driver issue.

  How can I correct this Wifi 5100 connect problem and use encryption WPA2-psk on Tecra A10 and WiFi 5100 with Vista? If this is not possible, I have to return this laptop and get another model with a working Wifi / Wlan Hardware.

  Thank you.
  -Thomas

  Hello Thomas

  Have you tried to connect your laptop to another router by friends or elsewhere?
  It is really strange that you can use any of the WIFI ciphers available.
  Have you tried to reboot your router?

  I have Satellite A300-1LI with the same card, WLAN, preinstalled with Toshiba recovery WXP image and I use it sometimes linked to the WLAN with WEP encryption.
  Have you tried to contact Toshiba or your local dealer for advice?

• Tecra A10: Remove or disable 3G - map

  Hello.

  We prepare a roll-out of Tecra A10 on several sites.
  In some sites, we would like to remove or disable the build-in 3 g-card (Modell F3507g).

  How to disable the fingerprint sensor, we use a very old version of tsuruwin.exe, but I do not see how to disable the 3g card. Requests for a version more recent or better are unanswered of our toshiba-sales-guy but his _months_ only 4 so I just have to wait a little longer.

  If the sales guy does not, what are the options in question?
  How can he be physically deleted (and reinsert 3 years later when the lease is in place?)
  Or is there a software solution? Do not install the driver is not possible because of our environment, for example to allow us and supporting operating systems not supported toshiba, but some scripts don't behave well with a second connection to the "wired" LAN (what windows calls)... The scripts work with _one_ wired and unlimited "wireless" (what windows calls).

  Yes, because of the existing scripts, I can "fail" the A10, which can cause red faces, but at least my ass is covered by papertrail.

  Thanks & bye.

  Hello

  I doubt that you will be able to physically disable it without removing the motherboard to be honest I put t know any software that would do that too

  In my opinion you just disable it in Device Manager
  I put t average a driver uninstall but just disable

  Greetings

• Tecra A10 - fake error messages and the date of

  Hello, Toshiba Tecra A10, PTSB0A-002001 under XP pro,

  I get the wrong date & error messages on my cell phone when I get out my laptop for long periods off without charge, so I guess that the Cmos battery is not good, so I ask: what is the cmos battery number and where can I get one?

  Thank you

  Hi joe75,.

  Before you exchange the CMOS battery: leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least 24 hours. During this procedure the CMOS battery recharges and the laptop should be able to store the correct date & settings repeatedly.

  Check this box!

• Tecra A10 - keyboard and Touchpad don't work anymore time in Windows XP

  Hello

  My TECRA A10 is a very strange problem since 1 month.
  At the start, in windows XP, keyboard, touchpad or both frequently work. Only the 'Fn' keys are operationnals.
  I can't use the other. 'CAPS LOCK', alpha keys, etc. are not active. Laptop is not usable.
  I have to restart the laptop in a loop while alpha keybord is not usable. The drivers are updated.

  I think it's a problem with Windows.
  When the laptop starts up, I can choose a support starting with the arrow keys and then see "CAPS LOCK" key is OK (led switch works).
  Everything looks ok. After choice hard disk media and startup XP, keyboard is released.
  No BIOS problem.

  I reinstalled Windows XP Pro SP3 with the Toshiba CD.
  At first, I had no problem with the keyboard or the touchpad. I restarted the laptop and everything was beautiful.
  I applied the update to Windows and keyboard/touchpad problems were back.

  Perhaps, there is a driver of conflict with an update of Windows?

  Patrice

  > I applied the update to Windows and keyboard/touchpad problems were back.
  If I understand your message, the touchpad and keyboard problems started after running the first MS Windows XP updates.
  But after the Win XP installation (without the MS updates) everything has worked perfectly you have no problem with the laptop too using the operating system from the recovery Toshiba (Vista for example) disk.

  Is this good?

  Hmm that's strange because the keyboard driver is part of the windows and there is no special keyboard drivers that could be updated.
  But there is a touchpad on the European driver Toshiba page; Alps Electric.

  Update the driver of the touchpad and also check if your BIOS is up to date. If the BIOS is not to day then updated it also.

  Check it out!