Satellite A210-19T: Win 8 Beta is a nightmare but I can't get Vista back.

Hi,
I could really do with some help.
I was one of the fools that decided to try Windows 8 a few months back only to find that I cannot seem to reverse it and now my laptop is virtually useless to me.
I can't seem to find a reboot disc but I'm not even that sure I received one in the first place.
From what I've read online, Toshiba put everything on a partition and you access it by pressing a shortcut when the machine loads up.
I've tried that but the new Wonderful Windows 8 won't let me access it, should it even be there in the first place.
I've got a valid machine with a valid serial etc. I just want the old OS back ASAP.
I put my serial in on the support page and this is what it says I have:
Satellite A210-19T
Part Number : PSAFGE-03V011EN
Key Features
- AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-57
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
- DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
- 2,048 (1,024 + 1,024) MB
- 15.4 " WXGA TFT display 1,280 x 800
Please help me get my laptop back to it's previous state.
Thanks in advance.

> From what I've read online, Toshiba put everything on a partition and you access it by pressing a shortcut when the machine loads up.
Thats right but you will have access to this partition with factory settings only. Problem is that after own OS version you will not be able to start HDD recovery installation anymore.
> I've got a valid machine with a valid serial etc. I just want the old OS back ASAP.
Correct, but this valid serial belongs to OS that you got with your notebook. In Toshiba users manuals is clearly described how notebook owner should create recovery DVD and have back-up of original recovery image. Using this disc you can install recovery image anytime you want.
If you dont have it there are two possibilities only:
-to order new one from https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx (it will not be for free)
-to install own OS (you cannot use serial from the sticker)
Sorry but it is a bit complicated now.

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