How to reformat Satellite A50-112?

Hi,
Can anyone tell me how to reformat a Toshiba Satellite A50-112
Thanks
Gazza

Hi Gazza,
To reformat your notebook you should insert the recovery CD into your optical drive and then reboot the notebook while pressing the 'C' key. This will cause your notebook to boot from the recovery CD which will then start the re-install process.
Note that this process will completely reformat your notebook and return it to its original condition with the complete loss of any of your own data and non-original programmes. PLease make sure that you have a backup of your own data before you do this.
regards,

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