Recovery Media for Windows 7

Hello everyone.
I want to buy a Satellite Pro L450-EZ1542. The statement about the Operating System states:
Genuine Windows® XP Professional (32-bit, SP3) with Recovery Media for Genuine Windows® 7 Professional.
Does this mean that I will be receiving the "Windows 7 Operating System Disks" with the package. Also does this mean that the computer comes with Windows XP Pro installed. Thank you everyone.

That's what it sounds like. You would need to contact ToshibaDirect to verify that though unless someone here has purchased one and knows. This is just a bunch users helping other users, not official Toshiba Support.
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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Recovery Media for windows 7 on Sat pro l450-ez1542

The detailed specs say this laptop should have come with the recovery media in the box for windows 7. It was preloaded with 7 but downgraded to XP. I want windows 7 but there was no disk in the box. I have contacted tech support several times and have gotten different answers. First I was told that the recovery media would fix it and there is no disk, but that only recovered XP. Now I am being told that there should have been a disk in the box (which there wasn't and im sure of it) and now toshiba is trying to charge me $25 for the disk i never got. No one knows what they're talking about! Please help me... i have a product key that is on the bottom of the laptop.

Satellite Pro L450-EZ1542
First I was told that the recovery media would fix it ... but that only recovered XP.
now toshiba is trying to charge me $25 for the disk i never got.
My guess is you're stuck with that.
-Jerry

Using Recovery Media for Windows 7 Disc

I have attempted three times to do a system recovery to restore my HP Pavilion back to factory settings; however my hard is newly installed. Every time I've attempted the recovery has failed. What can I do to fix the problem.

When requesting assistance, please provide the complete model name and/or product number of the HP computer in question. HP/Compaq makes thousands of models of computers. Without this information it may be difficult or impossible to assist you in resolving your issue.
The above requested information can be found on the bottom of your computer or inside the battery compartment. Please do not include your serial number. Please enter the model/product information into HP's Online Consumer Support page and post it here for our review.
It may be possible that your new hard drive is an AF (Advanced Format) drive and the recovery discs may not work with AF hard drives.
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Cannot Create Recovery Media in Windows 7 Pro for x120e

You can have only one copy of the Microsoft Windows operation system. The Product Recovery Media Creator will exit now.
HI all. First, I have read "Creating Recovery Media in Windows 7" at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-74040.
I get this message when attempting:
You can have only one copy of the Microsoft Windows operation system. The Product Recovery Media Creator will exit now.
What happened is that I blindly copied the recovery files to a USB and just copied to a folder on my desktop XP machine. So now my X120e is saying, sorry, you can't do that again. You already did it blockhead!
So how the heck do I undo this so I can create appropriate recovery media? System restore rollback? Registry key editing? Here are the files on my XP, I have no idea if I create Windows 7 pro recovery files from these.
Thanks all for any suggestions or known fixes,
chadnc
Root folder files & folders:
winRE.wim
usb.tag
Folder\factoryrecovery
Folder\Boot
Inside of Folder\factoryrecovery
sdrivebackup2.wim
cdrivebackup.swm
cdrivebackup2.swm
cdrivebackup3.swm
cdrivebackup4.swm
bcdinfo
RECOVERY
service_done
Inside of Folder\Boot
24 subfolders, starting with cs-CZ
BCD
boot.sdi
memtest
tag

Hi chadnc
Have a look at the first bit of the post by The_Solutor in this thread :Making a usb stick with the Lenovo recovery partition bootable maybe that will help.
Like many things Microsoft, the "you can only burn recovery media once" limitation just inconveniences the honest users, but doesn't slow down the bad guys. Oh well....
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How to get a Recovery media for Satellite L305D S5900

I am a Ghanaian who bought a Toshiba laptop about seven months ago. The model is Satellite L305D S5900. I am also in Ghana. I found out from the documents that came with the laptop and your forum that I can order for Recovery media for it with no charge on the software itself.
How do I get this Recovery media for my machine as I am in a different country? What are the things involved?
Thank You.

Your T500 can burn CD's at the least and if you can access Windows, you should be able to burn a set of recovery discs.
Other than that, I suggest calling support to see what they can do to help. The number in the U.S. is 1-800-426-7378.
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I need recovery media for an old Toshiba but apparently can't order it. Help!

The other day my TOSHIBA laptop - MODEL # PSM43U-01700P - must've got a virus or something because it started to slow and was unable to open some programs. Thinking the computer was about to go, i started saving my personal files onto a disk, and just after doing so the computer Blue screened and now upon start up it stops and says that it's missing a file <Windows root>\System 32\ ntoskrnl.exe and must have it added in order to continue. I of course, however, didn't realize that upon buying the computer years ago that i should have created my own recovery disks, thinking foolishly that the company would always have this media on hand to order should the need for it arise(Plus i doubt i would've done it properly since i'm not really a computer genius, surprise, surprise)
Anyway. . .
My problem is that when i tried to order the recovery media for this ancient model, i was told that Toshiba no longer carries this models media at all. So i was just wondering if possibly there's a similar model's media that Toshiba does carry that i'd be able to order instead of this model's that would still work with my computer. I was able to do this with an old DELL I had, and was hoping the same thing was possible with a TOSHIBA.
I'm crossing my fingers here guys. Hope to hear back from you. I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks.

Satellite M45-S169
Try these third-party vendors.
   Digitalmedia-labs.com
   MyRecoveryCDs.com
   RestoreDisks.com
   RestoreCD4u
-Jerry

How to create recovery disk for windows 8.1 after update from windows 8.

My laptop came with windows 8 and i have recovery discs for windows 8.
Now i've updated to windows 8.1, so i want to creat recovery discs for windows 8.1.
So in future when i use recovery discs i dont have to download windows 8.1 again.
Please tell me if there is any way to do this.....

As colakid posted, in Windows 8 the ability to create a recovery CD/DVD has gone. Your options are to:
create a recovery USB; or
create a recovery image.
Recovery USB
Colakid's post talks you through how to make a recovery USB: from control panel, choose Recovery, then Create a Recovery Drive, and follow the prompts.
However, the 'recovery USB' can be a bit misleading. When the wizard starts, there is an option to 'copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive'. If you do not check this option, you will still need installation media to reset your PC.
Since you have upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, you will probably not be able to check this option, as it will be greyed out (like it is in the picture in Colakid's post).
If you go ahead and create the USB anyway, you will be able to boot to it, but you won't be able to reinstall Windows unless you have the installation media (or possibly a system image, though I haven't tried that).
Recovery image
The recovery image is an image of your computer that Windows will use when you select the 'refresh my pc' option. You can create a recovery image using the recimg.exe tool.
First, open an elevated command prompt (type cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter).
Next, create the recovery image by typing:
recimg /createimage [path]
Where [path] is the folder you want the image in, eg C:\Recovery. You cannot set the file name - it will always be called CustomRefresh.wim.
Let it run its course. When it's done, you can check that it is the current recovery image by typing
recimg /showcurrent
It's important to keep in mind what a recovery image contains. It will have your Windows system files (in their current state), and the desktop apps you have installed (so it makes sense to do this after a fresh install of Windows). It will
not backup any Metro apps or user files, because these are not deleted during a system refresh. If you want a complete backup of everything on your computer the way it is now, you should make take a complete system image (which
can be done from the File History settings in control panel - at the bottom left there will be a 'System Backup Image' option - or you can do it using any other backup software like Ghost or Acronis).
In my case, I created the recover image straight after upgrading to Windows and it was about 6 GB.
Prepare/Create and register an recovery partition, so the option Copy the Recovery Partition becomes available in the recovery drive UI application.
In elevated command run> RECIMG -CREATEIMAGE C:\REFRESHIMAGE<
This will create a new custom.wim in a folder Refreshimage.
Now lets get ready to register the path of the image, so our create recovery drive option(COPY THE RECOVERY PARTITION FROM THE PC TO THE RECOVERY DRIVE) becomes available.
> In the folder you created there will be a> custom.wim<
change it to>INSTALL.wim<
> Create a folder In Cd/directory using Elevated command> mkdir c:\Win8.1-Recovery,>
Win81-Recovery<.
> Copy the INSTALL.WIM. Put in the Win81-recovery folder created.
> Run in elevated commad>REAGENTC /SetOSImage /Path C:\Win81-Recovery\INSTALL.WIM /Index 1<
Do not copy the arrows if using copy and paste, that is my way of pointing out lines of code
Information provided by the link below, thanks Keith. I simplified the process for easy following and added my own tweak from trial and error for the install.
blogs.technet.com/b/keithmayer/a···ive.aspx

How do I obtain product recovery media for my Satelite Pro A100?

When I purchased my A100, I was not given any product recovery media. I assumed that it would be pre - installed on a partition on my hard drive. Seems not to be the case.
I wish to resize my primary partition to enable me to install linux on the space that would then be available. Whilst Linux will do that for me, just in case there is an error, I need a copy of the product recovery media for XP and other pre-installed software. Toshiba's contact details on the site are hard to locate.
So I wondered if anyone can point me in the correct direction? I am a UK user.

Hi
If the recovery disk was not shipped with the notebook, then you should be able to create an recovery disk using the preinstalled tool called Toshiba Recovery Disk Creator.
I think you didnt read the user manual after you have received the notebook
Anyway usually the Recovery disk could be ordered here:
https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx
But not all recovery disks would be available especially if the notebook series has been discontinued this means that you could not order a recovery disk if the notebook series is too old You could also try to contact an local ASP (service partner) in your country for a help and could try to order such disk there.
Otherwise you have to use an original MS Windows disk all needed drivers are downloadable from the Toshiba European driver page.

Recovery Disk for windows 7

I upgraded to windows 7 via the disk sent to me from Toshiba; how do you get or make the recovery disk for
windows 7? Any help will be appreciated- Longhorn 34

Longhorn34 wrote:
I upgraded to windows 7 via the disk sent to me from Toshiba; how do you get or make the recovery disk for
windows 7? Any help will be appreciated- Longhorn 34
With an upgrade, you'd have to first reinstall Vista, using the recovery media, then you'd have to apply the upgrade.
A better solution is to buy a program like Acronis TrueImage and use it to make a restorable image backup of your hard drive with Windows 7.

Where can I get recovery media for Equium A100-549

I need help please, I bought an A100-549 over the internet, it did'nt come with any recovery media.
It now has a serious virus and I need to restore it. Where can I get recovery media for my laptop?
Cheers
perfecto

Hi,
where did you buy it?? On Ebay? If yes then you must contact the person which sold you the machine. If you have no chance to get such recovery, then you will have to contact a
local ASP to obtain a recovery.
If you dont want to obtain a recovery, and you have a genuine Windows copy lying around, then install it, download the appropriate drivers for that machine from the toshiba website and install
them afterwards you installed windows.
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OS : Win XP Prof SP3 ... with Recovery Media for Win 7 Prof

i. 2nd attempt. The 1st didn't show.
ii.This is my first post in this forum, so I'm not sure whether email Notification is automatically sent if there's a reply.
iii. On Nov 22, 2010, I contacted Toshiba pre-sales Support for info on the same subject. I haven't received a response yet.
Hello;
1) I'm about to buy a new Toshiba laptop:
.... Toshiba TECRA A11-S3540
.... OS : Win XP Prof SP3
......... : with recovery media for Win 7 Prof
.... Processor : Intel Core i7 - 620M
.................. : 2.66 GHz / 3.33 GHz with Turbo boost
2) What is particularly attractive about this model (at least on paper and as I interpret its specs) is that it comes with Win XP SP3 OS, and I can upgrade to Win 7, if I choose to and at my convenience, with what appears to be a minimum hassle.
3) I have reviewed Jim's article at:
http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/System-Recovery-and-Recovery/Recovery-media/m-p/9148#U9148
but still have some basic questions, and I'd very much appreciate your help:
a--> What does " ... with recovery media for Win 7 Prof" really mean ??
b--> What does it include ??
c--> Does the laptop come with Win 7 OS software pre-stored on the HD ??
d--> Is there a time limit for installing Win 7 on the unit ??
e--> What if 6-12 months after purchasing the laptop, tried to install Win 7 and it failed and I ended up with NO OS ??
f--> Can I go back safely to the Win XP Prof SP3 OS ??
g--> Does Toshiba consider failure to install Win 7 as a major malfunction and would replace the unit at no cost within the provided 3-yr warranty ??
Your comments and advice would be gratefully received.
Kind regards.
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I'll take another shot, Monir (with the same proviso that I'm probably not the best one here to reply).
d. Does it mean the unit comes with the 2 versions of Windows 7 (the 32 and the 64 bit) pre-installed ??
e. Can one choose which of the 2 Win 7 version to use ??
f. Let us say the laptop comes with the Win 7 32-bit version:
g. What does " ... with Windows XP Professional downgrade" really mean ??
h. Does it mean the Win XP OS software is there if you want to downgrade from the pre-installed Win 7 ??
i. Does it mean ONLY the option to downgrade from Win 7 is there, but one has to buy Windows XP OS if he wants to install it ??
d&e. My guess is that when the laptop arrives, you'll have the opportunity when you first boot to choose which version to put on the hard drive. They are stored in another (hidden) partition on the same drive.
g&h. It means the same as before (except this time for Windows XP), that there are recovery discs included which enable you to restore the hard drive to Windows XP.
i. Everything is included. You don't have to buy anything.
-Jerry

Toshiba purchased W7 recovery media for C50-A has multiple issues, totally weird---what to do?

First I ordered the recovery 'disk' and they sent me the usb flash.I installed it in my laptop to go back to W7 after a tech who replaced my HD installed 8.1 which I did 'not' want.So I installed from usb..BUT.....First the tobisha service station is deader than a doornail and not working.Right off the bat it would only install updates off and on.Half of them fail the first time.It will show installing updates when actually no updates ae being installed.90% of the time I get a 'toshiba provided IE 10 has stopped responding.Back and forward button work only about 50% of the time. Clicking on close program buttons or cancel dont work.Trying to download IE 11 as either standard and adm user wont work and aborts...saying it cant find user file.Most of my Function keys dont work.The only things I have dowloaded since installing are Avast and Malware bytes and these issues existed 'Before' I installed those..No, I do not have any virusus.No, none of the ms provided 'fixes' have wored to fix update program.No, runing sf/scan to fix any errors shows no errors. So what the hell?....the recovery media made this special order W7 even buggier than it was when I first got it..and it was plenty buggy when I got it. I am done done done with toshiba....second piece of **bleep** laptop I have bought in the past 3 years and the HD on both have gone bad at a year and half.

post your full model and part number! You may already know this: f2 to reach biosbios for windows 7 is secure boot disabled and advanced boot options set to CSMBios setting for W 8 and W8.1 secure boot enabled and Advanced boot options set to UEFIThese bios settings may need changed back to work for windows 7 your tech may have changed them to install windows 8 you may have problems if they are not changed back. On your last post I put this information:If you have the Toshiba recovery usb for Windows 7 INSTRUCTIONS:First - Important Bios changes when changing from Windows 8 to Windows 7:Completely shut down laptop (Shut down Windows 8 while pressing the Shift key to completely power off.) then restart computer and hold f2 when the screen goes black and wait for the bios setup utility to launch.Select advanced, then system configuration, then boot modeUEFI and CSM or legacy (UEFI for Windows 8 and CSM or legacy for windows 7)For windows 7 change to CSM or Legacy mode.On the some models you may have to enable ro disable the secure boot before it will let you change the advanced boot mode to from UEFI to CSM.second -Also in bios setup utility select - Security, then Secure Boot, then you have to disable secure boot for windows 7.Third -While in the bio's change boot order to boot from your usb recovery first and the hard drive last. You will need to delete all partitions before installing windows 7 this is done in the forth step.Forth - Insert your windows 7 disc or USB and select custom install, your partitions should show up - click on each one and below you will see advanced drive options, click that and you will have options to format - format each one, then delete each one. You will be left with one raw partition, select to install and windows will do the rest while installing the operating system. post your results! Sometimes you do get a bad copy of the recovery media and Toshiba has sent out a replacement before.

Creating a recovery disk for windows 8

need to create a recovery disk for windows 8, on HP Pavilion g6-2238dx Notebook PC...getting error message because I unintentionally deleted part of the program... now it won't boot up... I get to a message that says...Windows restarted Unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows install cannot proceed, click ok . When I do that the program restarts... it repeats the process over and over... Any Suggestions?
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Try tapping away at the F11 key immediately after powering on the laptop to get into HP Recovery Manager which can be used to do a System Recovery back to Factory settings.
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Recovery Media for Thinkpad Twist s230u

Hey guys,
So I was trying to install windows 8 and managed to delete the recovery media, AND windows 8 that was originally on my laptop from Lenovo and was wondering if there was any way to recover it/ download it to reinstall that state.
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Hello,
You can obtain recovery media by contacting Lenovo support via telephone.
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'Recovery Service for Windows'

Hi. Looking at "Services" and "Startup" processes on a tx2500z, "Hide all Microsoft services" checked, what is:
"Recovery Service for Windows", manufacturer Unknown. Thnx.

Hi. Some additional information from task manager.. This process points to BLService.exe*32, located in C:\WIndows\SMINST, with the description 'Application MFC STServices'. From what I understand this BLService is an HP solution to a microsoft bitlocker process?
I'm not having a problem with this application that I am aware of (not like the ppl were having in this thread). I just want to know generally what it is doing and if disabling it from system start-up will increase overall performance.
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