Return M45 -S355 to original factory configuration
I have a M45-S355 that I want to give to my daughter but would like to return it to it's original factory configuration before I do. I know that it can be done with the XP system information already installed somewhere on the hard drive but I cannot remember exactly how to do it. Can anyone help me? I know it just a simple combination of two keys, but which ones?? Thanks in advance.
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Satellite M45-S355
In those days, the recovery discs that accompanied the computer were all you had. If they've been misplaced, you'll need to order them.
Order Toshiba Recovery Media
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How to return original factory installed software
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Options > Security > General Settings > Menu > Wipe Handheld will wipe all the data that you have transferred over.
This will restore all the original factory default after I run this?
Yes, sort of. It is not a "factory default" specifically but close enough. It will do just what I stated, and all of your personal data will be removed.
Then you will want to do a backup of the old device, and THEN on the new device > Restore > Advanced and select only those databases you want to restore to the new.
I can understand doing the backup of the old device, but I do not understand what am I restoring in new device? Is it the data from old device?
Yes, IF you want the data from the OLD device on the NEW device, that is what it will do.
After running these, then I can synchronize the data from old device to new device, am I correct?
You're confusing terminology. You won't be "syncing" data from the old device to the new device, you will be restoring data FROM the old device TO the new device if you follow my advice.
Maybe I don't know what specifically it is you are attempting to do. Why don't you restate it here so that it is clear?
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GX720 - Return to Factory Configuration
Hi Guys
I did a few searches but could not find an answer to my issue. Hoping someone where may know the answer.
I have a brand new (only out of the box for 2 days) GX720. It is for my son for christmas, I got it out of the box to charge the battery and make sure everything was present. I then stupidly decided to install XP on it for him . I should have left it alone (I know enough to be dangerous but not enough to fix this) because the XP install failed and it will not boot into Vista anymore. It runs through the bios checks and then reboots itself.
I do not want to give my son a 'broken' Christmas present, is there a way I can restore the laptop to the factory configuration so that he gets in 'as new'? I have tried the F3 recovery option and the same thing happens, the laptop just loops in the bios check and then reboots.
My ASUS G70 comes with a restore disk that wipes the hard drive and installs the factory image back on it, but I could not find such a disk in the box. There is a driver CD but I cannot boot from it and there are two blank disks that say on them 'reserved for recovery' which I assume are for burning a revocery image of the laptop once you have your own applications installed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated ... I do not want my son to think I wrecked his Christmas present.
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Hi:
if someone set password;
the shorting way is clear CMOS, you should disassemble bottom door, to find CMOS battery;
or find DOS booting from USB disk, use debug command;
-O 70 16
-O 71 16
-Q
Or if we don't have debug[external command] normally not included in standard MS$ package,
it can be done by my way instead with ASCII chars by writing directly to machine code:
copy con bk.com|bk {CTRL+M}
176.230p144144230q195 {Enter} /* Hold "ALT" and write the numbers, for non numbers use regular keyboard chars. */
^Z {Enter} / * Press "CTRL+Z" then hit "Enter */
Reboot machine, CMOS settings will be forced by BIOS to reset to their default values, due invalid checksum.
Where:
176 ==> ALT+176
. ==> .
230 ==> ALT+230
p ==> p
144 ==> ALT+144
144 ==> ALT+144
230 ==> ALT+230
q ==> q
195 ==> ALT+195
^Z ==> CTRL+Z
9 bytes long. {Last char "^Z" doesn't count, its termination flag}
Output while typing will looks as:{They{visual symbols} may vary, but it its cosmetic and doesn't matter}
copy con bk.com|bk
░.цpРРцqє
^Z
Where:
"░.цpРРцqє" <==> B02E E670 9090 E671 C3 in HEX LE order and become to:
Code: [Select]
MOV AL,0x2E
OUT 0x70,AL
NOP
NOP
OUT 0x71,AL
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I need to reinstall my original factory disc and reset my computer to the beginning. It currently has lion. Do I need to erase my HD first to clear and make new room for the install disc.
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Recovery CD/DVD does NOT reinstall original factory settings...
I have a ThinkPad X60S that has a recovery CD set that you can create/burn upon initial startup. The discs installs ALL the OE software that came with the system automatically or selectively. THIS INCLUDES THE X60S SERVICE PARTITION, so you can get a brand new hard drive and return to original factory state without any issues.
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How do I return a MacBook Pro to Factory Setting and Delete all Passwords and Files before I sell the Computer?
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How do I return my laptop to original state?
My laptop has so many issues I would like to just return it to the original state But HOW? Can I do this myself or do I need hp to do it for me? I have tried to return it to a previous date with a restore point . This did not help .
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There are Three main ways to restore your notebook to its 'Factory Condition' - see the document on the relevant link below. Remember to back-up any personal files you wish to keep first.
Performing An HP System Recovery – Windows 8
Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows 7.
Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows Vista.
Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows XP.
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See: How to put the iPod into disk mode.
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ok...so I had to restore my computer back to its original factory state:( now I have lost all my music on itunes. Can I get them back?? if so, how??
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Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
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