Recovery partition lost for satellite U505- S2006RD

I HAD PURCHASED LAPTOP SATELLITE U 505 - S2006RD . BEFORE CREATING THE RECOVERY DISC , WHILE MAKING THE ADDITIONAL PARTITION FOR THE DISC , ACCIDENTLY THE RECOVERY PARTITION SPACE WAS DELETED AND NOW IAM UNABLE TO MAKE RECOVERY DISC FOR MY LAPTOP . SO I NEED HELP TO SOLVE MY PROBLEM . Thankx . Areef

the only way to fix it now is to call toshiba 1(800)457-7777 and order a set of recovery media for $25 and then restore your laptop to factory out of box condition. this will give you the partitions back
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i check the HDD in explorer. now it has two additional partition. one named local disk and another named recovery.
will removing all partition help? i'm planning to reformat the whole HDD. is it advisable?
also, how can i enter the bios easily? i'm having difficulty accessing the bios to setr it up back so HDD will be first to start.
Thank you to anybody who could help me
i'm new to this forum. my name is bunglerph

Satellite P855-S5102
i'm planning to reformat the whole HDD. is it advisable?
Sure.
If you failed to create recovery media, you can obtain it from Toshiba. Scroll down to Get Recovery Media here .
For instructions, see the section Restoring from recovery media, which begins on p. 60 of the User's Guide.
Satellite/Satellite Pro P800 Series User’s Guide
After all that, you'll need to upgrade to Windows 8.1 again.
-Jerry

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tx1312AU Windows Vista Recovery partition lost after HD crash, how to get it back or should I try Win XP? (I hate Vista already...)

sijyb00 wrote:
See, the the thing is, I DID make the recovery cd... but it isn't working. From my understanding, the cd uses the information from the recovery partition to restore Windows? Correct me if I'm wrong. Every time I boot up the cd it detects no OS and when I click continue, it begins the installation and immediately says Installation cancelled, missing files, something like C:\win.int is missing.
So the recovery cd is not working. I called Toshiba and from what I could understand from the horrible english, was that they would charge me for another recovery cd... which I don't need, because I have one. Or send in my laptop for "repair." They said it was my hard drive. Which is complete bull**bleep**, when windows failed I ran a linux os on it perfectly fine, so it is not my hard drive.
Anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this? I have a product key for vista which I PAID for when I bought the laptop... I don't think it's fair to have to buy it over again for $100-200
No, the recovery disks don't rely on anything on the hard drive. From what you say, either you are not booting from the optical drive, or the disks indeed are faulty.
The last I knew, replacement disks were $25. See the sticky at the top of the General Discussion topic for details.
There have been a lot of reports of problems with recovery disks, so I'm a bit surprised that Toshiba won't ship you replacements at no charge. Might be worth another try, and an attempt to get to the next tech level.

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Well that is basically the question:
How do I create 2 recovery partitions: one for Lion and one for Mountain Lion?
Reason is that I would like to keep the option to return to Lion, or even better, have a seperate partition for eacht?

can I access my programs from the other partition, so I can save space ...
No, as far as I know, each one is completely separate - especially if you're dealing with two different versions of OS's.
is it possible to safely make an extra partion on a running drive (it is my main computer ...) The disk is large enough ...
how large would this have to be
I've personally never done it on a running drive - have read it's possible, but don't want to suggest it since I've never done it and wouldn't be sure about the steps. This is how I got to two partitions on my iMac:
Originally, I had just one partition with Snow Leopard. I used CCC to clone that to an external drive. Booted into that drive and used DU to partition and erase the internal. I then cloned the new clone back. Also cloned the same thing to the other partition which I then upgraded to Lion. So I had two OS's - SL and Lion. I've now decided to clone my SL to an external drive for occasional use and installed ML on that partition - so now I have Lion and ML.
There are two ways to get a "fresh" install: either download the OS again and install it on a partition of your choice or, as I've done as well, copy the installer to a safe place so you don't need to download it again. It does include whatever apps/software is included in the OS. I've designated two smaller partitions on externals as my "fresh" installs of both Lion and ML for emergency or reinstall purposes (this is my way of dealing with not having install DVDs) - I took the time to install it there and then slowly add fresh installs of my important apps (either via download or install CD) - don't bother with the little/less used stuff, a current copy of that can be downloaded if and when I need it. I don't really update those two - that can also be done if/when I need it since that'll always change.
So, yesterday, I decided I wanted to start fresh with ML - booted into my fresh install of Lion (on external), wiped the SL partition on my internal and installed Lion. Decided to download a fresh copy of the ML installer and installed that. Then ran Software Update. After that, repaired permissions. Then I methodically opened every third party app and checked for updates - installed those where necessary. After all that, I simply copied (drag 'n drop) my entire Documents folder (which contains all my important data,, photos, etc) over from another backup.
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Re: I lost recovery disc 1 for Satellite P10

Hi there, my son has lost recovery disc 1 for his Satellite P10.
We have got disc 2 (drivers) but not disc 1.
Where can we obtain another recovery disc 1. and what will it cost approx .
Message was edited by: merdat

Hi
Usually you could order it from the ASP in your country but Im not quite sure if you will be able to order such disk because the P10 is an older notebook series and possibly the recovery disks are not more available for this model.
However, you should contact the ASP in your country to get a confirmation.
Maybe you are a lucky man and the CD is available.
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I recently had to setup my Macbook Pro from scratch meaning erasing the whole disk and start from there.
The update to Lion took already place a while ago and I had File Vault active. After making a last backup using
TM I erased the disk and all partitions including Recovery partition and used the Leopard system DVD to boot
the machine.
From there I used the restore function to restore my TM backup to the MacBook. However, as the drive was
not partioned and not formated, I had to do this manually. Apparently, the recovery process via TM does not include
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I am not sure if this is supposed to work like this but I looks rather easy to gain access to application an data of another user if that
is all it takes?
Now booting Lion again, I checked File Vault and noticed it was disabled although it was enabled for quite a while and long time
before I took the latest backup. I could not turn it on, after providing a recovery key and asking me wether I wanted to write it down
or safe it with Apple which I declined I wanted to reboot the notebook to start encryption but stopped saying my partition or volume
would not support File Vault. This was GUID and MacOS Extended Journal partition and volume which to my knowledge would
certainly support File Vault. In fact this is basically what I had before when File Vault was turned on and running.
I called Apple support a few times. The second agent told me that it does not work because there is not recovery partition on my
system but there was when I took the latest backup and I do have other means to get the recovery screen. Anyway it seems that
File Vault required a local Recovery partition and I was wondering if anyone can tell me why this dependency exist. If I write down the
recovery key, why would I need it to be stored on my disk as well?
Also, if anyone has an idea if there is a way of creating a local recovery partition without having to go through the lenghty process of installing
Leopard then upgrade to Lion and install all the apps and configure the OS again, would be great? I assume when I am back on Lion and use the TM
backup for recovery, I probably end up with having the Recovery partition deleted and start from scratch again.
I am a little concerned about the fact that it seems so easy to gain access to a protected backup and that the TM restore process does not include
restoring partition and volumes as well. Who knows how many other dependencies exist and users have to reinstall their system again after recovery.
I was following the recovery instruction of Apple but perhaps someone knows a better way to do this?

Just an update, I went ahead and installed Lion again over the existing TM restored installation using the Lion Update file and at least File Vault is working. Interestingly, I still do not have a Recover partition so obviously something new for Apple Support to learn.

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For whatever reason, the recovery partition on my mac is not showing up. Find My Mac requires a recovery partition to run.
I was wondering if there is a way I can create/recreate a recovery partition in lion.
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Hi there. I've bougth used VAIO SVF14A15CXB (SVF14AC1QL). Previous owner replaced the HDD and there's no recovery partition there and I don't have recovery dvd. Where can I find parttion image or dvd image?

Hi bonya1423,
Welcome to Sony Community!
The Vaio Recovery Media Disc can only be purchased from the country of origin. This SVF14A15CXB is a US model, it means that you can only get the recovery disc at https://sony.encompass.com and here is the part# 9-892-057-42. You may contact them for more info.
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Windows Vista recovery partition lost - will toshiba send me discs?

Hi, something happened to my hard drive and the vista recovery partition was erased, so i cannot recover vista. I just bought this laptop 2 months ago and i paid for the OS with it, i have the code of authentication and serial number on the bottom of my laptop, will toshiba send me install discs? i also have the emails from best buy from when i purchased the laptop online.
thanks

sijyb00 wrote:
See, the the thing is, I DID make the recovery cd... but it isn't working. From my understanding, the cd uses the information from the recovery partition to restore Windows? Correct me if I'm wrong. Every time I boot up the cd it detects no OS and when I click continue, it begins the installation and immediately says Installation cancelled, missing files, something like C:\win.int is missing.
So the recovery cd is not working. I called Toshiba and from what I could understand from the horrible english, was that they would charge me for another recovery cd... which I don't need, because I have one. Or send in my laptop for "repair." They said it was my hard drive. Which is complete bull**bleep**, when windows failed I ran a linux os on it perfectly fine, so it is not my hard drive.
Anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this? I have a product key for vista which I PAID for when I bought the laptop... I don't think it's fair to have to buy it over again for $100-200
No, the recovery disks don't rely on anything on the hard drive. From what you say, either you are not booting from the optical drive, or the disks indeed are faulty.
The last I knew, replacement disks were $25. See the sticky at the top of the General Discussion topic for details.
There have been a lot of reports of problems with recovery disks, so I'm a bit surprised that Toshiba won't ship you replacements at no charge. Might be worth another try, and an attempt to get to the next tech level.

Purchased recovery disk Vista for Satellite A205S4607 install freezes after files are copied

I purchased the recovery disks for Vista for Satellite A205S4607. I had XP professional installed, but I could not find the drivers needed so I decided just to buy the disks.
I insert the disk, hold down C as it is booting. The cd runs, and copies over the files, but once it gets to the status bar, the install freezes. I let it "run" all night and it never came to an install screen.
Any suggestions?

It sounds like it's likely a hardware failure in the laptop itself. Were you having problems previously?
- Peter

Keeping recovery partition hidden for later use

Hello all,
I have HP Envy M6-n012dx and it's got pre-installed Windows 8. I see the recovery partition is named D: in my PC (and I don't know why it needs to be shown in my PC as it could easily be messed up). I shrank my C drive and made two extra partitions E and F. What I would like to do now is to remove the drive letter from recovery partition and rename my E and F drives to D and E respectively.
This way my recovery partition would be hidden. Later on, if I want to fully reset my PC through recovery I will assign a drive letter to this recovery partiton. Will it work this way or I'll just ruin my recovery? Actually I don't want to perform a test on it as it would ruin my recovery. Also, I don't want to make recovery DVDs/USB out of it as I want it to be preseved in my laptop. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, Pleae use the following steps to hide a partition: http://www.papervisions.com/hide-your-hard-drive-partition-in-windows-8-187xp-without-any-softwarehow-to/ Regards.

Recovery disc(s) for Satellite A135-2266 - help? for laptop donation to kenya orphanage

Hi,
I am hoping someone can help me here, or maybe tell me how to do this myself? I have a Satellite A135-2266 that needs to have the HD replaced. This computer, if I can get the recovery discs, will be donated to an orphanage in Kenya that our church supports. I will replace the HD myself, but I need the recovery discs (this was my son's laptop - he's in the navy and it died on him after only 6 mos, but he was not able to get it to land in time for warranty - and now he cannot locate the recovery disc. This is my plea for help. If anyone has recovery discs for this model, is there any chance they could copy them for me - I'd pay for the discs and shipping, so that I can fix it and get it to the orphanage? HELP? if anyone has any other suggestions, I'm all ears. I will be calling Toshiba to see if they can help me out, but I have faith in the users here to maybe be my salvation.
Many thanks!

"DVD recovery media can be ordered from Toshiba Customer Service at 1-800-457-7777. There is no charge for the software itself, and as of 11/30/09 the shipping and handling charges for delivery of recovery media in the US is $24.95." Quote from Jim.

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Hi,
I bought a Satellite Pro 6100 (model number: PS610E-029ZV-BE) second hand and have experienced a non recoverable crash.
I need to reinstall but as you can guess, I don't have the recovery CD/DVDs. Does anyone out there have them and could send/ftp a copy ?
I have tried with an official windows XP Pro CD, but the key which is on the little sticker on the laptop is not accepted...
Thanks in advance for your help
Bruno Mamer

Hi
How Nick said, you can buy the Recovery CD but if you want you can install the original Microsoft Windows OS and then all necessary Toshiba tools & drivers.
You can download the drivers from the Toshiba website:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp
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Toshiba recovery disc usage for Satellite A300-211

i bought my lap last april and after the crash of the system.
I used the recovery disc that i made from the image on the hard disc but it erased all the data in the two partitions.
My question: Is there a way to use the disc to format partition C only without erasing the data on the other partition?

Hi
To start the HDD recovery procedure follow these steps:
- press F8 after powering up the unit
- choose option Repair my Computer
- in new window choose Toshiba HDD recovery
Now HDD recovery should start up and you should follow the steps on the screen.
As mentioned by Paupau, the HDD recovery should format the C but should leave the D partition untouched.

Recovery DVD's for Satellite A505-S6005

Hi, I've just bought this laptop and it hadn't occurred to me that I should make the recovery discs until after I've uninstalled some of the trial programs and messed with the settings. If I create a recovery disc now, would it still turn the laptop into its out-of-box state or would it just turn it to the way my computer is at the point where I made the recovery disc?
I suppose it doesn't really matter, but I would like to know.
Also, is it possible to use the recovery disc without logging in to a user? Like having it inside the disc drive and pressing a certain key as it turns on.
And is it possible to turn this laptop into its out-of-box state without the disc, as long as there aren't problems like viruses and the like?

the recovery data is all on separate partitons. it doesnt matter what has been changed before you make the recovery media. but MAKE IT NOW!
to use the recovery media just hit F12 during boot and then select to boot to dvd drive first.
to do the recovery using the hd partitions instead of the disks hold zero above P during boot.
-civicman4-
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