Restoring satellite a105-s1013

I have toshiba satellite a105-s1013 laptop which is 8 years old.it has windows xp. I want to restore it to factory settings so i can get rid of it. I tried holding zero when turning it on. I also tried f12 but neither work. Nothing is working. Any ideas on how to restore. If not how would i destroy it.

Satellite A105-S1013
Downloads here.
That computer came with a recovery disc. You can order it from a third-party.
   Digitalmedia-labs.com
   Recovery-Disks.com
   MyRecoveryCDs.com
   Recovery-CD.com
   RestoreDisks.com
   RestoreCD4u
-Jerry

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Satellite A105 S1013 - distorted sounds

My Toshiba Satellite A105 S1013 Laptop has recently begun to give distorted sounds, whether it's music or voices(I almost always get sounds from the Intenet, E-mail, etc.
How can I fix it?
My E-mail address is: [email protected]

Satellite A105-S1013
Can't hurt to reinstall the driver.
Realtek Audio Driver for Windows XP
-Jerry

Satellite A105-S1013: Need CDW/DVD drive original firmware?

I flashed the wrong firmware model of my CDW/DVD optical drive and now the drive is not being recognized by WinXP. It simply vanished...
I would like to re-flash the correct original firmware for this drive.
The drive is a TSST model TS-L462C TO10.
Can anybody help me locate the original firmware for this drive model?
I know the firmware are very model specific and are not interchangeable.
I searched all Toshiba/Samsung sites to no avail.
Tks in advance for any help...

Thanks, but unfortunately none of these sites offers a TS-L462C TO10 firmware - they offer other models.
I am under the impression this is a rather new firmware code which has not been widely divulged yet. My computer is rather new ( 3 months since I bought it).
Anybody has or knows who has this firmware ??
Thanks

Satellite A105-S2716 found in a charity/thrift store needs Restore Discs...

Hello,
    I paid $24 for a Toshiba Satellite A105-S2716 (PSAA0U-01Q002) (Windows XP Home) in a charity/thrift store on Long Island, NY. I did not get any Recovery Media with it. I want/need to restore this machine back to factory because somebody's entire life is on it. I was even able to find and call the previous owner... I wanted to make sure the machine wasn't stolen... it wasn't stolen, but the lady was unhappy to find out that a machine that she thought had been "disposed of" (i.e. smashed with a really big hammer) wound up in a thrift store.
    As of this writing, the machine is not turned on and not in the same room. Does this machine have the ability to create Restore Media? Will the "C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator\TRMCLcher.exe" trick I read about in another posting, work on this machine?
    Thank you very much for your, time, effort and consideration in this matter.
Regards,
Uncle Billy

Satellite A105-S2716
More here.
I want/need to restore this machine back to factory because somebody's entire life is on it.
You should be able to purchase recovery discs from these third parties.
   Digitalmedia-labs.com
   Recovery-Disks.com
   MyRecoveryCDs.com
   Recovery-CD.com
   RestoreDisks.com
   RestoreCD4u
-Jerry

DVD drive died - l need to reinstall XP Satellite A105

Hi everyone,
My wife went on vacation to Hawaii, and while she was gone, her Satellite A105 (no longer under warranty with a dead DVD drive) started malfunctioning to the point where XP where freeze on boot.
I tried everything I could but it wouldn't boot.
So finally I took a USB DVD drive formatted the hard drive with killdisk and tried to use the recovery disc to at least get the unit operational. Problem is the unit will not complete the installation I get the following error:
Windows cannot find c:/bin/errordialog.exe
I thought it was the disc so I cleaned it, and still the same thing, since I'm a student, I had access to XP pro from the msdn network so I got a copy, and still the same error.
I don't have a large enough USB flash drive, and the laptop doesn't have a floppy so I'm stuck with no way to restore the OS... needless to say the wife is not pleased with me!
I managed to get Linux installed without problem, but my wife wants her laptop back to xp and will probably hate me until I can fix what I have done. PLEASE help!
TIA

>feilks, your grammar and sarcasm are as bad as the design of this laptop
:) you are right about my grammar but notebook design is not so bad.
Maybe my grammar is bad but you understood me very well. Thats make me happy.
So let be serious now.
You have notebook with defective optical disc drive.
You don't have floppy disc drive.
If you want to start OS installation from second partition you must somehow start notebook in DOS mode.
The question is how to do this. Usually you can do this using start disc (FDD) or you can create bootable start CD. The funny thing is: you cannot use any of them.
The whole time you are writing about USB. Ok I can understand what you want. Probably you want to use external USB connected CD/DVD drive. Right?
Idea is not bad but this drive will not be recognized for boot-up. Why? You must load DOS driver for external drive. How to do this? Using floppy? You don't have it.
Can you now understand my joke with gasoline tank?
BTW: sorry for all my intrusive unintelligent remarks. This is my last posting. I will not disturb you anymore. I just thought we can be realistic here.
I will follow this thread. Maybe someone else have better solution.
Good luck!

Can't reinstall Windows on Satellite A105-S2141

have a Toshiba Satellite A105-S2141 that I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP Home edition on after a bad virus infection. When I input the Windows CD (OEM cd, not original) and it loads all the drivers it'll BSOD with 0x50 PAge_Fault_In_Non_Paged_Area.
I have run several hardware diagnostics on the machine (memtest, hard drive tests, winstress) and nothing comes back bad. I put in a Vista disc for sh**s and giggles and it loads up and installs just fine on the machine.
I have swapped RAM, hdd, and even used an external optical drive all to no avail. I have used acronic universal restore from another clean xp install (it basically strips all hardware information out of the install and windows will reinstall it once you boot up) and the machine is just INCREDIBLY sluggish and has BSOD with the same blue screen or 0x7e.
It 0x50 BSOD on me if I use an OEM XP disc or the factory restore disc that came with the machine.
Out of ideas at this point.

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POWER SAVER won't run! Satellite A105

Please read this very carefully, as I have tried to make this as detailed as possible. I have had this problem before, and when I installed the new BIOS driver, it fixed itself. I am not so lucky this time. Also, please AVOID recommending to use my restore CD, because I know it is possible to fix this problem without it, and the restore CD is the easy/convenient answer on how to fix this.
Ok so I just installed the new BIOS software, and now my TOSHIBA Power Saver will not run. I am using a Satellite A105-S4284 on Windows XP SP2. When I boot the computer, I get this message:
TPSODDCtl.exe - Ordinal Not Found
The ordinal 21 could not be located in the dynamic link library TPSMainCtl.dll.
OK
I know this refers to the power saver, but I do not know what to do about it.
Additionally, I have searched other forums on this issue. When I open the Control Panel and switch to classic view, the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon is there. I double click it, and I get this message:
Cannot open, as "TOSHIBA Power Saver" is not running.
In order to run this, Please open "Power Options" in the control panel, then choose "TOSHIBA Power Saver"from the "Power Schemes" list box in the "Power Schemes Page"
OK
I open the power options, and the toshiba power saver scheme is already chosen. I tried applying a different one and switching back, but this did not help.
I tried reinstalling both the Power Saver AND the common modules from the TOSHIBA drivers website, and that also did not help. I tried uninstalling the Power Saver all together, and I get this error message:
Unable to locate the installation log file 'C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\Power Saver\uninst.isu'. Uninstallation will not continue.
I opened up the Power Saver folder in the above location, and there are two files: TPSTrace (a plain text file) and TPwrSetup.$$$ (note: the '$' are not errors, thats what it says). The plain text file contains this message:
A Fatal error has occured. This program will be terminated. Code: 0x45A Location: TPSDel.cpp(230)
Please help! Thanks in advance for everyone's time!

ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah !
You are funny and very fast in defending Toshiba, but not giving a solution - the forums are supposed to be for users to help each other and that is why I asked if they did fix it or found a solution - because I DID NOT!
1. I have not fixed it yet - I do not have the time to try it as I spend most of the days (all of them) trying to bring some cash at home, as I am not a employee, but a self-employed.
2. my system works very well - thank you and if Toshiba Power saver gives so many problems it means that it is a 'critical' install on a Windows environment
3. I am not blaming Toshiba for this problem, but I am blaming Toshiba for not doing anything to 'help' to fix it
4. you cannot force a user to re-install at factory settings for several reasons:
a. if you do that you will have a system dated 2004! and I mean you will have to do a re-install (which means loosing all your setting the way you like - that is why one buys portable computer!)
b. re-install XP SP3, re-install all your programs, re-load all your files and folders the way you work with it every day and I work with 20 to 25 files at once and the browser usually opened on about 30/35 tabs and it is not easy to reset it the way I work faster and produce - all hardware drivers, Toshiba updates ...
c. then after you spent a full working day (which I do not have) you may find that the Toshiba Power Utility stopped to work again - for whatever reasons!
Worst of all, one has to do all this 'knowing' their system is in good condition as I am not one of those people that deletes programs instead of un-installing them properly, etc. - I do now how to use a Computer after 25 years working with them I do a defragmentation every week together with a chkdsk (which usually fix most system problems by itself), clean it from Internet muck!
What I do everyday at work is to fix other people problems (software and hardware) and give their computer back as if it was new and perfect order and I do not charge them if they are back or charge a Premium phone call too.
So, my system is fine and if you do not have anything to do but just attack users on this forum, you are in the wrong place - if you have a solution other than re-install, let us know.
We are supposed to help each other here.
Thank you
ADDITION on point 3: instead of forcing customers to reload everything and waste a lot of time, why Toshiba does not create a simple EXE that checks all the settings/drivers/programs are fibe and if they are not fix iy. Like many 'serious' Programs do when you have a problem (usually German Programs or northern Europe in general). A programs repairer without the need to re-install anything!
Sorry for asking the obvious!

Satellite A105-S4547 boots itself using battery

Hi I am new to this forum. Since having the 'password ' problem and resetting the bios I have two things wrong.
1 Touchpad dosent work, but I'am not really bothered about that as I use a mouse anyway.
The bigger problem is that after shutting down, it starts back up again on its own.
I have a temporary fix. I have removed the battery and the moment it has shut down I switch off at the ac supply.
Sometimes when the ac is restored it restarts itselff, sometimes not.
But will always do so with battery in. Resulting in a flat battery.
Have searched all around for this specific problem answer with no luck so have resorted to a new thread. If anyone can help, then thanks in advance. exact model Satellite A105-S4547

Thanks, have tried touchpad driver, still no go. But I am really not bothered about that, only mentioned touchpad in case it tuns out there is some connection between that and the other problem.
The reinstall operating system will have to wait until my son visits again, to give me help, I dont want to get that wrong on my own!

Satellite A105 freezes after windows xp is loaded

I have a Satellite A105- S4074.
The operating system will load then freezes.
I have tried safe mode and ran error check and defrag. I tried sys config and when system is loaded, then freezes.
I was able last week to load system and have internet connection. But it froze again the next day.
I cannot get consistent performance. I have windows xp media center. I recently upgraded ram to 4 GB.
What are my options? I lost the original restore disks.
I am willing to reformat the hard drive if necessary.

When you install extra RAM, its important to test the stability of the new RAM to avoid BSOD's and data corruption / loss.
New RAM can be incompatible or unstable in some systems, or can simply be faulty out of the box.
Test the RAM for errors. You can use the free Memtest utility:
1) Go to http://www.memtest.org/#downiso and download the "Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)"
2) Open the ZIP file and extract the ISO file to a temporary folder.
3) Burn the ISO to a blank CD using an "Image-to-Disc" or "Bootable CD" project in your CD/DVD burning software (dont use a normal Data Project).
4) Insert the Memtest CD into your laptop and turn it on, press F12 to launch the boot menu, and select "CD".

Satellite A105-S4211 Will not keep correct Time

I have a Satellite A105-S4211 running Windows XP SP2. A few months back, it stopped keeping the correct system time. I suspected it was the CMOS battery. How do I replace the battery? Can it be replaced?

Try DFU mode and then restore to factory settings/new iPod. Not from backup
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
If you still then have the problem yo have a hardware problem
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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Satellite A105 Problems: Solution anyone !!!

Hi
I have a Toshiba Satellite A105 laptop bought sometime in 2006. Recently I am experiencing the following problems:
1. Turn Off, Stand By functions are not working. When trying to turn off it is getting stuck after a certain point. Then I need to disconnect the power cable and remove the battery to turn it off completely. If I use safe mode then only I can turn it off properly.
2. Taking long time to boot (this problem has been there for quite a long time but after booting is complete it used to be ok until recently) and after that some of the programs are not working at all e.g. MS Office, some media players etc. Internet connection either is very slow or is not connected at all.
3. External hard drive (a pen drive or equivalent), when connected through the USB port, is not being recognized unless under safe mode.
4. I have tried to restore the system by choosing a restoration point about 16 days back (since the problem started only the day before yesterday), but got a message that it could not complete the restoration process and I need to choose another restoration point.
As there are lots of important data stored in the system, can any of you please suggest me a way so that I can fix the system without causing any damage to the data. I cannot figure out a valid reason for this situation as I do not open any unauthorized websites in order to reduce the risk.
Thanks
Shia Matthews

Sounds like you have gotten full and cluttered up.Unless you saved or maybe can save some of your files now to a backup-data disk i would install Linux (Fedora OS) and then you would have a new pc once again..Ask Cee or a Toshiba forum Super Contributer if you can use DBAN (Deriks Boot and Nuke) to clear your HD and then install the free Fendora OS (affiliated with Red Hat).I honestly dont know but i bet it would work as long as your CD/DVD DRIVE (<<boot up from that) recognizes your burned ISO CD-R disk.Or buy a new pc.What you think Cee?<<hes a Pro.8-)

No Sound on Satellite A105-S4201

I recently lost all sound on my Satillite A105-S4201. In Device Manager, under Sound and Video Devices, there are numerous yellow flags (too numerous to name here). I attempted to install the device driver (Realtek HD) from the Toshiba Recovery CD without success.
I installed Windows XP SP3 on my computer a month ago but did not experience any sound problems. I read on one of the posts that it could cause problems with the sound device.
Can anyone offer specific instructions on how I might resolve this issue other than reinstalling the operating system? Or do I need to reinstall the system? I would hate to have to reinstall all my programs and files. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Satellite A105-S4201
Happy that worked for you.
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-Jerry

No TEAC cd/dvd driver for Satellite A105 2101 not available???

I have looked everywhere for a driver to replace my Missing or Corrupted (code 39) TEAC DW-22-224E-C driver for my Satellite A105 series! I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver, and I have the latest update. It is still not working - i get a code 39. I can put a cd in my internal drive, hear it spin, see the yellow light go on, then the light goes off and it stops spinning. Any suggestions???? If I take it down to a total recovery and it still doesn't fix the driver, I lose all my software application that I have installed - if it deletes it - because I won't be able to use the cd/dvd drive to reinstall anything. I NEED HELP PLEASE! Thank you for anything you can do to get me out of this jam!
Tia

Tia wrote:
I have looked everywhere for a driver to replace my Missing or Corrupted (code 39) TEAC DW-22-224E-C driver for my Satellite A105 series! I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver, and I have the latest update. It is still not working - i get a code 39. I can put a cd in my internal drive, hear it spin, see the yellow light go on, then the light goes off and it stops spinning. Any suggestions???? If I take it down to a total recovery and it still doesn't fix the driver, I lose all my software application that I have installed - if it deletes it - because I won't be able to use the cd/dvd drive to reinstall anything. I NEED HELP PLEASE! Thank you for anything you can do to get me out of this jam!
Tia
Follow the steps in this Toshiba support bulletin:
CD / DVD drive missing from 'My Computer' (Windows Explorer)
http://kb.toshiba.com/98080671

Booting Satellite A105 to Recovery Disk

I have a Satellite A105-S2716. I want to reformat the drive and reinstall the factory default installation. I can't get the machine to boot to the recovery DVD. I have tried using the f12 or the C key at startup, but every time I try, it boots up to XP on the hard drive. Thinking I had bad media, I ordered a new recovery disk and I get the same results with it.
I saw the thread on using DBAN but I'm afraid to do that without some knowledge that the computer is going to boot to the recovery disk after formatting the drive.
What do I have to do to make it boot to the recovery disk. I find it hard to believe that I would have to reformat the hard drive to make it boot from the optical drive.
Thank you.
Solved!
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Satellite A105-S2716
I have tried using the f12 or the C key at startup, but every time I try, it boots up to XP on the hard drive.
I assume you can read DVDs from the optical drive using Windows. The problem may be due to a broken BIOS. You might try flashing that.
ACPI Flash BIOS version 2.00 for Satellite A100 (PSAA0U/PSAA1U)
Or you can change the boot priority in the BIOS so that the optical drive is seen first. You can do that from Windows on the Boot Priority tab in HWSetup. Look for that in Start > All Programs > Toshiba > Utilities.
-Jerry

Satellite A105-S4211 can be launched at safe mode only

Hello,
I am a newer, and need help!
I have Toshiba Satellite A105-S4211 laptop. My kid used it for a year, and told me the Window XP operating system could not be normally launched up. I tested it. This laptop only can be started at safe mode. I used following method try to fix it. but it still works at safe mode only:
1. Replaced memory.
2. Replaced hard drive.
3. format hard drive, and reinstall Toshiba recovery disk--> could not install completed, fail at latest step.
4. format hard drive, and install Window XP professional SP2 --> fail at latest step also.
5. lauched at safe mode, and use command chkdsk to check disk. finsihed checked disk and ask me to use command "chkdsk /f" at next start up because some file is used. I reply "Yes", and restart laptop, it still going to safe mode.
6. One of my friend told me this maybe the video card of this laptop is out of work because it only works at low resolution. I have no idea.
7. I read some error messages at the process of launch. such as error at address 0x00000005. but I don't know how to fix it.
Some one told I should replace a new mother board. I bought this laptop at the fall of 2006, but my kid used only one year. it has not been used because this trouble. Is it the reasonable idea to buy new motherboard?
thanks!
Mike

Thanks for any response advance!
I tested this lapton again as following:
1. Boot from orininal recovery disc, erase and partition hard drive
2. continue to boot from recovery disc, select option of recovery of factory default software
3 finish the process to create CRC, and screen show the recovery completed
4. Screen shows " Apply final configuration (Don't interrupt)
5, Window Xp show to shut down, and restart laptop, the normal desktop screen is shown
6. pop up window indicates "load personal setting"
laptop repeatly step 4 to 6 two to three times, then I had couple different results:
a. laptop still power on, screen does not show any image, black, but it is different to the "black" without power.
b. a small window indicates: This system is not fully install, please run setup again"
If I manually shut down this laptop, and make cold power up:
a. stay at Window XP initial image, can not go to next
b. laptop show blue screen for one second (looks to make disk check), go to option to select safe mode or normal mode
c. go to Window guiding setup, I finished the Windows XP set up step by step, laptop freeze
The trouble begins at the step of "Apply final configuration".
Do I need to order the disc of Recovery and Application/Drivers, Satellite A100/A105 Series"?
Any suggestion? thanks!
Mike

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