HDD Recovery PArtition not boot

I have a Toshiba L305-S5968. The partition of the C: format, but still there when checking the other partition of HDD Recovery. I tried to get that partition with F8, F12 etc. but the system does not rise. Right now the other partition is blank. When I give F8 I get to continue with ctrl + alt + del to restart. I could also make the recovery area and store it in another hard drive in case you lose the other. But not without co so I can create a boot disc. I hope you can help me. Thanks!

As outlined in great detail in your User's Guide (that was found on your hard drive in Adobe Acrobat Format or downloaded from the Product Support Link at the top of this page) starting on, or about page 60 you have to hold down the 0 (zero) key when booting the system to start the recovery process.  But, if you have formatted the C:drve you can no longer create Recovery Disks until the system has been restored to it's factory out of box state, and unfortunately that may not be possible after you formatted the C: drive.  Try holding down the 0 key to see, but if it doesn't you'll need to order a set of recovery disks from Toshiba.  Details can be found in the first post in this Recovery Forum.
If you don't post your COMPLETE model number it's very difficult to assist you. Please try to post in complete sentences with punctuation, capitals, and correct spelling. Toshiba does NOT provide any direct support in these forums. All support is User to User in their spare time.

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    Hi and welcome in our community.
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  • Removing HDD Recovery Partition

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    Hello together,
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    Merry Chrismas
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    Message was edited by: samy-75
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  • HDD Recovery Partition

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  • Recovery Partition Not Working

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    If all else fails-phone HP Support in your country/region to order Recovery Media>>Contact HP
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  • Recovery partition not worked

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    Hi,
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    This question was solved.
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    Hi,
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    Windows-7 sp1-iso-official-32-bit-and-64-bit
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    http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-windows-7-by-phone.aspx
    Any additional drivers and software you may need can be found staring Here.
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