Hey dimmers,
I need help with my laptop, a Toshiba P305-S8825. I am trying to use the supplied recovery disks and am running into problems.
This is a two disk set and the instructions listed are:
1. Place disk #1 into the drive.
2. Power up the computer while holding down the "C" key (release when
the screen reads "Toshiba").
3. The computer will now format the hard drive and install the factory
image. Follow all instructions on the screen.
4. Once the process is complete, remove the recovery media and press
any key to restart your computer.
Okay I am not the most computer literate person but thought even I could do this. Doesn't seem so as the above does not work. When I press and release "C" nothing happens, the laptop simply boots up as normal.
Is there any other way (read: simple) that I can force the recovery disk to work? I am several months out of warranty so calling support isn't an option at this time.
If anyone has any ideas, please post here or drop me a PM.
Thanks!
I need help with my laptop, a Toshiba P305-S8825. I am trying to use the supplied recovery disks and am running into problems.
This is a two disk set and the instructions listed are:
1. Place disk #1 into the drive.
2. Power up the computer while holding down the "C" key (release when
the screen reads "Toshiba").
3. The computer will now format the hard drive and install the factory
image. Follow all instructions on the screen.
4. Once the process is complete, remove the recovery media and press
any key to restart your computer.
Okay I am not the most computer literate person but thought even I could do this. Doesn't seem so as the above does not work. When I press and release "C" nothing happens, the laptop simply boots up as normal.
Is there any other way (read: simple) that I can force the recovery disk to work? I am several months out of warranty so calling support isn't an option at this time.
If anyone has any ideas, please post here or drop me a PM.
Thanks!
