Equium A100 - Recovery CD needed

Hi
I want to know I bought my laptop from United kindom which is Equium A100 now the problem is my laptop is too much slow and it takes 10 -15 min to boot and 10-25 to shut down.
-My recovery CD is expired I dont use that recover so far I dont know how it expires. Now a days I am in pakistan and I want to know is there any office of Toshiba in pakistan from where I can purchase the recovery CD? If yes please mention the address and contact number. I live in islamabad pakistan.
-Is there any backup of recovery in laptop drive or not so I will make a recovery cd from it?
-And one more thing if I download the Windows from the Microsoft official website and use the product key which is written on the back of my laptop will it work or not?
Please help

Hi buddy,
> Can any one provide me the recovery disc order page link? I try alot but didnt find it.
Yes, read the posting above because the recovery disk can’t be downloaded. Get in contact with an authorized service provider and the guys can provide you such a disk.
> And one more thing is there any contractor of toshiba in islambad pakistan so I can buy the recovery disc from them?
Check the posting from Syntax to find an authorized service provider
> Why I am unable to see the Aquium series name in the list of recovery disk list?
It’s called *E*quium and not Aquium. Anyway, what list of recovery disk you have and where you search?
To be honest we can discuss about this for hours but you must understand that it’s not possible to download it and if you want a new recovery disk have a look on Toshiba website and search for nearest authorized service provider. You can get in contact with the guys if you give them a call or write a short email. Then you can clarify this problem with guys directly.

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