Qosmio X500-128, taking forever to boot also Toshiba service station error

Hi
My toshiba qosmio x500-128 is taking forever to boot up these days, iver rolled back the system using system restore, ive stopped any unessential startup services that i know are not req at startup but the system still takes forever to boot, ive also updated to the latest BIOS etc
Another thing is that everytime i login i get the error that Toshiba Service station has stopped working...
any help would be greatly appreciated

So if I am to do a system reformat. I am no novice with computers but by no means completely efficient at everything. What is the "best-practice" when doing a system reformat?
Burn a reformat disc from the system utilities?
Is there a way to reformat that would install the latest drivers/BIOS?
I am going to have a headache with the stuff on my HDD, eg. iTunes, photos, university work don't think I have enough space on my extra HDD's to store it all then to re-transfer it all back... :(
Lets just say I'm not looking forward to doing it, and I am the one everyone goes to to do these sort of things for, I don't mind if I mess up their computers that much but this laptop is my baby :D

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Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: npvhash=4095
Aug 29 21:01:45 localhost com.apple.launchctl.System[2]: launchctl: Please convert the following to launchd: /etc/mach_init.d/dashboardadvisoryd.plist
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Aug 29 21:01:45 localhost com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.usbmuxd): Unknown key for boolean: EnableTransactions
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Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: PAE enabled
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: 64 bit mode enabled
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: Darwin Kernel Version 9.8.0: Wed Jul 15 16:55:01 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1228.15.4~1/RELEASE_I386
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: standard timeslicing quantum is 10000 us
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: vm_page_bootstrap: 971705 free pages and 76871 wired pages
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: mig_table_max_displ = 79
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: 97 prelinked modules
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=0 LocalApicId=0 Enabled
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=1 LocalApicId=1 Enabled
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Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: Loading security extension com.apple.security.seatbelt
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Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: Copyright (c) 1982, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: MAC Framework successfully initialized
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: using 16384 buffer headers and 4096 cluster IO buffer headers
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: IOAPIC: Version 0x20 Vectors 64:87
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: ACPI: System State [S0 S3 S4 S5] (S3)
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: mbinit: done
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: Security auditing service present
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: BSM auditing present
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: rooting via boot-uuid from /chosen: 125FA616-4CFB-3C36-804F-9A14A4F3FCE3
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: Waiting on <dict ID="0"><key>IOProviderClass</key><string ID="1">IOResources</string><key>IOResourceMatch</key><string ID="2">boot-uuid-media</string></dict>
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Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: wl0: Broadcom BCM4328 802.11 Wireless Controller
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: 5.10.91.22
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Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 2
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Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: AppleYukon2: Marvell Yukon Gigabit Adapter 88E8055 Singleport Copper SA
Aug 29 21:01:49 localhost kernel[0]: AppleYukon2: RxRingSize <= 1024, TxRingSize 256, RX_MAX_LE 1024, TX_MAX_LE 768, ST_MAX_LE 3328
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Aug 29 21:01:50 localhost bootlog[36]: BOOT_TIME: 1314666102 0
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Aug 29 21:01:52 localhost DirectoryService[32]: Launched version 5.8.1 (v514.28)
Aug 29 21:01:52 localhost /System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOS/loginwindow[23]: Login Window Application Started -- Threaded auth
Aug 29 21:01:52 localhost kernel[0]: yukon: Ethernet address 00:23:32:a1:72:84
Aug 29 21:01:52 localhost kernel[0]: AirPort_Brcm43xx: Ethernet address 00:1f:5b:c5:66:4a
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Aug 29 21:02:25 wl-10-180-115-252 kextd[10]: IOKitWaitQuiet() timed out waiting to write kernel symbols
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Aug 29 21:02:52 wl-10-180-115-252 configd[34]: InterfaceNamer: Busy services :
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Aug 29 21:02:52 wl-10-180-115-252 configd[34]: InterfaceNamer:   MacBookPro4,1/AppleACPIPlatformExpert [1]
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Aug 29 21:03:03 wl-10-180-115-252 kernel[0]: Auth result for: 00:22:90:5e:c5:a0 MAC AUTH succeeded
Aug 29 21:05:17 wl-10-180-115-252 kernel[0]: Auth result for: 00:22:90:5e:d3:00 MAC AUTH succeeded
Aug 29 21:05:39 wl-10-180-115-252 kernel[0]: NVDA::powerStateWillChangeTo(0x7125000, NVDA, 2 -> 1) timed out after 45124 ms
Aug 29 21:06:54 wl-10-180-115-252 /usr/libexec/hidd[26]: Timeout waiting for IOKit to be quiet
Aug 29 21:06:54 wl-10-180-115-252 /usr/libexec/hidd[26]: IOHIDEventQueueCreate: Unable to allocate queue memory from IOHIDSystem. (0x10000003)
Aug 29 21:06:54 wl-10-180-115-252 WindowServer[49]: Unable to create event queue via hidd: (0xe00002bd)
Aug 29 21:06:57 wl-10-180-115-252 loginwindow[23]: Login Window Started Security Agent
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Aug 29 21:09:15 wl-10-180-115-252 SecurityAgent[84]: MechanismInvoke 0x101680 retainCount 1
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Hello
Thats really interesting, thank you for this feedback, it would be interesting for other users too! :)

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CPU       Intel® Core™ i7 processor 720QM (1.6GHz/2.8GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 6MB L2 Cache)
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Screen Size          18.4” Widescreen Full HD TruBrite® Display (1920 x 1080)
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Storage 1000GB (500GB + 500GB) (5400rpm) SATA
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Optical Disc Drive             Blu-Ray RW/DVD SuperMulti Double/Dual Layer Drive
Speakers              Premium harman/kardon® speakers
Sound    Harman/Kardon Speakers
Security 3D Hard Drive Shock Sensor, Fingerprint Reader, Kensington® cable lock slot for optional theft protection devices
Software             ConfigFree™, Google Picasa™, Google Toolbar™, Microsoft® Office 2007 Professional Trial (60 day trial), Norton Internet Security™ 2009 (Trial), Toshiba Face recognition, Wild Tangent
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It had problems the first day i brought it, and then when i installed modern warfare 2 it lagged like crazy and i returned it to harvey normans straight away to complain about it, then they reformated it and, i lost the fingerprinting ability with a few of my fingers as it stored it in a place where i cant delete and it wont recognise it any more, alot of people have this problem also with upgrading their toshiba to windows 7 where mine is reformating, and then the computer crashes on colin mcrae dirt constantly and especially when it loads the races up, then it freezes whilst watching a dvd on it in which i have to restart the computer, then the most recent event is it goes to a blue screen and tells me its dumping physical memory then shuts down and when rebooted the prompting got worse till the point where i have had to do a recovery where it is back to some what of a stable state but end result im not happy at all with this laptop and i wish i never brought it. If toshiba wants my money in future they better sort this problem out asap.
This is all i could gather from the computer crashing.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name:                        BlueScreen
OS Version:                                          6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3
Locale ID:                                             5129
Additional information about the problem:
BCCode:                                               50
BCP1:                                                    FFFFFCA00EFC5518
BCP2:                                                    0000000000000000
BCP3:                                                    FFFFF800032F9EB0
BCP4:                                                    0000000000000007
OS Version:                                          6_1_7600
Service Pack:                                       0_0
Product:                                               768_1
Files that help describe the problem:
C:\Windows\Minidump\021610-35115-01.dmp
C:\Users\andrew\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-125034-0.sysdata.xml

Restarting taking forever after Security Update 2014-002

I just downloaded Security Update 2014-002 and my Mac Mini is taking forever to restart after the download and installation process finished. I'm running the latest version of Mavericks and my Mac is stuck on restart! What should I do?
Need help! Thanks.

Tap the space bar on your keyboard once. The dispaly may be sleeping.
The first restart after the update here was longer than usual but I restarted one more time, it was back to normal boot time.
After the restart, open the App Store then select Updates from the menu.
It should say: Verio 1.0 Installed Apr 22, 2014

QOSMIO X500-12D - webcam, bluetooth and fingerprint disconnection issues

Hello,
I still got no solution for this problem. I already did a clean install of Win 7 x64 but still no luck. The devices still keeping disconnecting and I have to reboot to resolve. (this is bad since I normaly using a bluetooth keyboard)
Further this Problem seems not only to occour if system goes 'idle' since my bluetooth keyboard was disconnected during typing. (whatever 'idle' means).
Sometimes I was able to recover at least the Bluetooth connection by turn it off and on again within the Toshiba Bluetooth Stack, sometimes with the HW switch (which also deactivates the WLAN) and sometimes only a reboot helped.
It seems that all three devices (Bluetooth, Webcam, Fingerprintsensor) are connected to the same integrated USB root hub within the system.
After my last test, everything was working before I left the system during a nightly copy operation of a 'few' gig, I come back after ~4 hours and all devices were disconnected (HW not installed) --> I checked in the device manager (see [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/241257] to show devices which are not connected and in the computermanagement right click device manager -> View -> Show hidden devices) all 3 devices shown as 'not connected'.
I already opened a case at support and they told me to update the bios. (when I opened the call the tests were done with the latest bios available)
Nevertheless, I also had a small talk with the support and they told me to restore the system from the recovery DVD's and check if the problem persists after the restore of the 'certified' image (drivers and so on). If it still persists they will do a HW repair. (change mainboard or whatever)
*AGAIN... is there still NO solution out there? I have searched the web and found many people with the same issues. (X500 owners and others)*
_What did i tried:_
- different hotfixes as described at [http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB0402UQ0001R01.htm] and [http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/FAQ0402UC0001R01.htm] ([http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978258])
- right now I am using [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/981214] since the build numbers of the files are higher than in the hotfix mentioned above and therefor this hotfix should also resolve the problem described in [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978258]. (and I am using an USB audio device)
- I also tried to disable different things of the power management (e.g. disabled usb selective suspending)
Modell QOSMIO X500-12D
Partnumber PQX33E-030009GR
BS-Version Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 6.1.7600 x64
BIOS-Version V2.60
CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU Q 720 @ 1.60GHz
RAM 4096MB RAM {color:#ff0000}(<- Toshiba Tools reports wrong RAM size, 6GB installed)
{color}HD Size 499,685,253,120 [Byte] 465.368 [GB]
Video NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M Version=8.17.12.5896
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080

HI,
It seems that I have found a solution for this problem.
If you have read my first post exactly you should have read that i already disabled the selective USB suspend.
I have connected 2 external USB hubs which are powered by an AC/DC adapter. On this USB hubs I have connected varios USB devices...7.1 USB Headset, external HDD's, PDA, Card Reader, PKI device, USB Sticks, etc.
Nevertheless, I also disabled the the Powermanagement settings on all devices which were involved and where it is possible.
To do this goto the device manager --> right click --> View --> show devices by connection.
Now locate your bluetooth, webcam and fingerprint device. (be carefull names might be different because of different drivers!)
Should be under ACPI x64-based PC --> PCI-Bus --> Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller --> {color:#ff0000}*USB-Root-Hub*{color} --> {color:#ff0000}*Generic USB Hub*{color} -->
There you should find all integrated devices which are troublemaker:
* {color:#ff0000}*AuthenTec Inc. AES2550*{color}
* Bluetooth USB Controller-7 from TOSHIBA
* USB-Webcam
Now double click every device in this 'chain' and locate the powermanagement TAB. (Please note that NOT all devices in this chain do have a powermanagement tab and cannot be configured....that's ok)
On the power management tab uncheck 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power' and click OK.
I have done this for all devices which are {color:#ff0000}*marked red in the chain above*{color}. (_I also deactivated the USB selective suspend in the used powermanagement plan!)_
It seems to work now....until now no more bluetooth problem or devices which were gone. It might be that it is enough to disable the Power saving settings only on one or two devices, but right now i had no time to test.
Please also keep in mind that I am using the latest Intel Chipset driver, latest Toshiba drivers and installed the Microsoft hotfixes described in my first post in this thread!
It would be very nice if some people can try and post here if it works!
Regards

Qosmio X500 and HDMI output does not work automatically

Sorry for my english..
Good morning.
I have a Qosmio x500 recently that runs on Windows 8.1
Previously, when I plugged in a hdmi cable from the PC to the TV, I had ( Samsung TV ), after a beep on the PC , automatically binding and made ??the TV is lit ( if it was in standby).
I could even control the PC with the TV remote control, put a movie , pause, etc.. Super convenient!
Source indicated on the TV Anynet + Toshiba pc.
And when I commutais with the TV remote control on TV, the PC screen is lit .
Off, despite repeated attempts with at least 5 software (drivers ?) Different Toshiba certified HDMI, I do not have it and I have to manually switch to see the PC on the TV (choose HDMI source on the TV) .
HDMICtrlMan is a folder where after installation, there are:
ChangeOutput.exe
HCMSoundChanger.exe
HDMICtrlCfg.exe
HDMICtrlMan.exe
But nothing works !
I also updated the video and audio driver: gforce gts 360m
But now I hold!
And I do not know the logical progression of the computer when you plug an HDMI cable (totally depends on the graphics chip ?).
If someone has an idea or experience of this problem, thank you in advance

>The problem is that with the drivers windows 7 64 bit, HDMI worked.
The problem is that you changed to a Windows system which is NOT supported on this notebook.
Of course you can use Windows 8.1 on this Qosmio X500 model but this does not mean that all notebook features would work properly.
Windows 8.1 is completely different and many Windows 7 tools and utilities are not compatible with Win 8.1
I dont know if this will help you but the Windows 8.1 Toshiba System Driver is very important software when in comes to use Windows 8.1 on Toshiba notebooks.
Try to install this Windows 8.1 Toshiba System Driver released for Qosmio X870/875 series.
But if this will not work, I dont see any other possible solutions.
Either you will give up the Windows 8.1 and will switch back to supported Win 7 or you would use Win 8.1 but without the automatic HDMI support.

For the first time i want to sync music from the itunes on my desktop to my iPod touch 5th gen. it kept taking forever to back up! is backing up needed? all i wanna do is sync the music

for the first time i want to sync music from the itunes on my desktop to my iPod touch 5th gen. it kept taking forever to back up! is backing up needed? all i wanna do is sync the music and the back up is taking way too long....
i have not yet until now tried to sync music to this ipod touch it always syncs music on to my ipod classic..please please help me! im dying to have music on this ipod touch...

It depends how much you have to backup..
You could also have a problem.
Is any progress showing?
How long as it been backing up?
Any other text in the status bar in addition to saying backing up?

My e mail is taking forever to download.

My e mail is taking forever to download. It comes through fine on my i phone via the same wireless router. It is showing the amount of e mails being downloaded, I know there are no large files in there. Its as if something is blocking or slowing down the download. The rest of the computer works fine, as does outgoing mail. Any clues anyone?

Has the unit EVER been jailbroke? Has it EVER been dropped? Did it EVER get excessively wet? Did you EVER load a pirated developer's version of the IOS?
If "No" to all the above, first try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore and you have IOS-6 or lower, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. Also, if you have IOS-7, read this.

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