Software reinstallation without recovery CD!

Hi,
I have a tecra A3, with win Xp pro...
would anyone tell me how I can install the software I've got without use of the recovery cd ???
it's becouse of following problems:
1) setting up diffent partions are difficult use the recovery cd.
2) a reinstall of windows using recovery cd will destroy all my partions !!!!!
3) I can reinstall Norton Internet Secyrity, without deleting everything on my computer !!!
4) the recovery cd gives me NO FREEDOM at ALL!!!
5) I've installed ms VS.net 2005 beta 2 Team edition, and after a reboot it tries to do some settings to Norton, and It fails and tells me that I have to reinstall Norton... which I can't do without deleting every thing on my computer, and start all over with install of ms VS.net... and vupti you've got a dead loop...
6) How Do I install IIS Internet Information Sever which is located on the windows Xp Pro cd that I doesn't have becouse I only have a recovery cd...
7) I can't do a clean install win XP Pro, on my computer...
8) I can't use MS OneNote when I want to use another OS on my laptop, for an exsample Windows Vista I a year!!!!!
9) I have No drivers if I want to use my laptop with another OS for an exsample Windows Vista I a year!!!!!
10) I can't use my lisence for windows Xp Pro on anonther desktop, if I deside to use another OS on my laptop...
And I could give you a lot of other resons too, anyone who anyone tell me where I can get the software I paid FOR!!!
the way I see it now I feel that I've been cheated, It might be that a recovery cd is good for people who can't use a computer, but for developers and geeks it realy s*cks...
perhaps this should have been sendt as a mail to toshiba, but they don't HAVE AN EMAIL ADRESS TO SUPPORT...
so I hope someone here can help solve my problems, and help me to the software I've paid for!!!
//Jop...(Jonas F Jensen).
by the way, I couldn't awoid to see that on my desktop it says "Toshiba -Choose freedom". In anyway that NOT my first impression of toshiba!

Hello jopsen
Before I answer all your questions I just want to give you some information. All Toshiba notebooks are delivered with Recovery DVD or CD. This recovery image contains Operating system, all necessary drivers, tools and utilities. The software is bundled with hardware and you can use it just with your unit. Like you know it is not necessary to make any Windows registration.
1. False. You can use recovery CD or DVD to create different partitions. In this case you must use expert mode option
2. False. Just if you use Standard installation the whole HDD capacity will be used.
3. As far as I know the Norton security software installed on your unit is additional service from Toshiba. I am not sure but you can use it for a year and after that you must pay for the update license
4. False. You can do with your unit what you want and nobody forced you to use just Toshiba image. You can install on your notebook what ever you want (WXP Home, WXP Pro. Or Linux)
5. Have no experience with MS VS and can not give you a proper explanation. Just a advice. Before you want to install something make a restore point in System Restore tool. On this way you can go to previous status. Try to deactivate Norton before you try to install MS VS
6. as far as I know I386 folder is copied to HDD and if you need some files browse to I386 folder
7. Why not? Install the unit using MS WXP full version.
8. Download the Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 Trial from the Microsoft website:
https://microsoft.order-4.com/onenotedl/welcome.asp?id=front
Install the OneNote 2003 Trial, using the Product Key from the Certificate of Authenticity which is provided with your computer, rather than the Product Key provided on the Microsoft website. The Toshiba-supplied Product Key will unlock the full version of OneNote
9. All necessary drivers, tools and utilities you can find on Toshiba download page
10. That is right. The OS on your unit can be used just with the notebook and must not be activated. You have bought a recovery version.
By the way, the recovery installation can be finished for 20 minutes and the unit is ready for work. It is very good for users who dont have a lot of experience. Believe me for usually installation you need about two hours and there is no guarantee that you will be able to configure the unit properly.
About impressions we can discus but, in my opinion, the recovery installation is absolutely user-friendly for non expert users.
Good luck!

Similar Messages

Upgrade oracle RAC 10.2.0.1 to 10.2.0.4 software only without database

I want to upgrade oracle RAC 10.2.0.1 to 10.2.0.4 software only without database.
In this environment i am using OCFS file system not asm . please send me step to configure.

In other terms its called patchset application into your database home. Go to this note, assuming its linux, and do all steps until step 9 which is database upgrade.
10.2.0.4 Patch Set - Linux x86 64bit README [ID 559255.1]
Regards
Ed

How to wipe my computer without recovery DVD?

I want to wipe my computer because I cant figure out what is wrong with it and why it wont connect to my hotel's wireless internet.
I am on my other laptop right now and it connects just fine to the hotel's internet. I have never wiped a computer out with Vista and I have tried system restore like 50 times but it wont do a full restore. I am 6 hours away from home and my recovery discs are there.
Does anyone have an idea what I can do or is there another way to wipe my computer without the discs? Im not sure when I am going home and I really need my Toshiba to work.
Thanks
Nikki

Hello Nikki
Can you please tell me which Toshiba notebook model do you have?
Anyway, you cannot have factory settings again without recovery DVD. What you can do is to install operating system using original Microsoft installations CD/DVD and later install all drivers, tools and utilities additionally but it can be complicated if you don't have experience with it.
Maybe you should explain to us what your problem is exactly.
I cannot imagine there is some big problem with WLAN. If the WLAN card is listed and installed properly (check it in device manager) all you must do is to enable WLAN card properly. At first enable WLAN switch the WLAN LED must be ON. Then use FN+F8 key combination and enable WLAN card.
If there is everything OK you should be able to connect to the WLAN. The principle is the same as in WXP. Click on START > Connect to and be sure your favourite WLAN is listed there.

Can I change the software in the recovery partition from Vista to Win 7?

After doing a clean install of Windows 7 in a used Tecra A9 I just bought, I would like to replace the factory installed Vista Business software within the recovery partition with Win 7 code so as to be able to boot Win 7 in that partition in an emergency. How can I do that, and are there any serious downsides to getting rid of the "factory installed stuff"? Thanks in advance.

In the Creative Cloud Application you can change in Preferences the App language. Then you can download and install additional the other language.
With Photoshop you can now go to Preferences > User Interface and switch between all installed and available languages.

Win7 recovery without recovery disks

Being a bit of a fool i ignored the "make backup disks" prompts.
Ive deleted the original windows 7 install in favour of windows 8 but after finding issues with playing certain games in win8 i would like to be able to put win7 back on it
My hard drive still has the recovery partition but pressing f11 at bios screen does nothing
is there anyway to recover my pc back to the original setup without recovery disks?
This question was solved.
View Solution.

Hello Dundeemanny:
Sorry you need to use recovery disks and I belive F-10 or F-12 are recovery keys. It will tell you in the blue window when you first turn on your computer. When you installed Windows 8 it wipes out everything. That was why you had issues playing games. Because it wiped out your orginal drivers. HP hasn't developed the drivers for windows 8. I hope you made a set if not they do not cost much from HP's Parts store. The ones you get from store have every thing more disks come with the set. F-2 is bios F-8 is safe mode. Please click on Kudos if this resolves your issue. Thank you frrw.

My iPad is taking too long to contact update software server during recovery.

My iPad is taking too long to contact update software server during recovery. It can go on for 30 minutes and it would not load. What can I do?

If the links are blocked by who-ever, you will keep getting those errors.
About the only option would be to use a proxy.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=proxy

Satellite Pro 2100; How to recover additional software without recovery CD?

How can I recover the bundled WinDVD and Drag'n Drop CD software for my Satellite Pro 2100 without the recovery disk?
Message was edited by: yirms

This is not possible because this additional software is not available on the Toshiba download page why?
Because this is not a Toshiba software but software from 3rd party manufacturers.
This software is bundled with Recovery disk and can be used only with your notebook!
I think this has something to do with the licence issues

Data recovery after software reinstallation

Hi folks,
I was starting to save my Q 10. I didn't care during some clicks and reinstalled device software. no sd card.
Is there any chance or programm to recover data (photos & contacts).
I've installed a bunch of recovery programms, they all look for the sd card but not the internal drive.
Any help or hint to already given answers here (I looked, trust me!) would make my day, as you can imagine.
Cheers
thomas

welcome
as far as i know once a security wipe has occured you have no chance of recovering data off the phone internal memory.
micro sd card is a must and backup (if it ever works) can save a lot of stress.
happened to me last year and lost all contacts. spent 8 hours manually typing each one to the phoe again as backup failed.

HP Software for the HP Pavillion dv6-6117dx (Need to recover system without Recovery Manager

So I installed Windows 8 but was forced to delete all partitions, then I installed Linux Mint 14 Nadia, now I'm back to Windows 8 and I want to get Windows 7 Home Premium back or Windows 7 Professional (Microsoft Downgrade Rights)
And I cannot download the software HP provides when you first setup the computer, but now I do not have HP Recovery Manager or Support Assistant so I need that to reinstall all the programs and get back to Windows 7 Home Premium. But I do not want to spend any money on it like spending $15 on 2 stupid recovery discs, what a rip off! Ok can someone help ASAP also Im on Windows 8 Professional
This question was solved.
View Solution.

If you did not burn your Recovery Disks using HP Recovery Manager before deleting all partitions there is no way to download the files now. Ordering Recovery Disks is best option.
If you can read the 25 character Microsoft Windows 7 license key attached to bottom of laptop , you can download a Windows 7 ISO file to burn to a DVD.It must be the same version that is listed on the Microsoft COA sticker. Windows 7 Home Premium
Link to the Windows 7 ISO file downloads:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/
Get ImgBurn to burn the iso image to DVD using slow burn speed.
Or use the Windows 7 USB/DVD installation tool to convert the ISO file to a Windows installation on DVD or USB flash drive.
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool
Use the 25 character product key on the PC to activate the installation.
Next go to your support and driver page to install the drivers you need.
******Clicking the Thumbs-Up button is a way to say -Thanks!.******
**Click Accept as Solution on a Reply that solves your issue to help others**

Stolen laptop reported to police without recovery software installed

Laptop is gone I have everything that came with it except the laptop and powercord. Box everything I desperately need it my whole life was on it I read you can track by ip or mac address but I didn't write it down anybody hsbe any magic they could work please I start classes this week also. Anything at all is appreciated

I am always sorry to hear of misfortunes like yours.
The chances of you having the notebook back are very slim if you don't have LoJack for laptops installed and with an active subscription. I know it is not what you want to hear, but that is, unfortunately, reality.
With your next laptop, backup your data on an external disk at home in a safe place.
Best regards,
erico
****Please click on Accept As Solution if a suggestion solves your problem. It helps others facing the same problem to find a solution easily****
2015 Microsoft MVP - Windows Experience Consumer

HP Pavilion Dv6 7078CA Recovery without recovery disc

Hello!! i have an Hp Pavilion Dv6 - 7078ca, and after just 6 months of use, the Hard Drive just died.
because i live in Brazil, and brought the Computer back home, i couldnt use the warrant, since the warrant is for canada only.
so i changed by my own the HDD for one on the exact same model that it had, but for my surprise, when i used the recovery media that i had made, the DVDs were corrupted, so i coudnt recover it using the recovery media.
I tried to install the windows 7 home premium (the same that came with the notebook), but there was some hardware incompatibility, so i couldnt install the drivers of it.
and the worst problem is: i cant even order other recovery media, because even if i ask them to deliver in some friends house in Canada, so this friend ships for me, HP canadian website dont accept international credit card.
so, my question is, anyone know if i am able to restore my computer without this recovery medias? if yes, how can i do that?
thanks!!
This question was solved.
View Solution.

Here are the specs for your HP Pavilion dv6-7078ca Entertainment Notebook Computer. According to the specs, this model shipped with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit installed at the factory. Here is the HP Software and Driver Downloads page for your computer.
You can use the information in this HP forum thread entitled "How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc" to download, create the media, and install Windows 7 Home Premium using the Windows product key on bottom of your computer. Please note that this will not restore any of the HP "value-added" that originally come installed on your computer.
If you have any issues installing Windows, please post back. If, after Window is installed, you have missing and/or unknown device listed in the Windows Device Manager... please provide the "Hardware Ids" of the devices.
Please send KUDOS
Frank
{------------ Please click the "White Kudos" Thumbs Up to say THANKS for helping.
Please click the "Accept As Solution" on my post, if my assistance has solved your issue. ------------V
This is a user supported forum. I am a volunteer and I don't work for HP.
HP 15t-j100 (on loan from HP)
HP 13 Split x2 (on loan from HP)
HP Slate8 Pro (on loan from HP)
HP a1632x - Windows 7, 4GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6130y - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6320y - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GT 240
HP p7-1026 - Windows 7, 6GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6787c - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GT 240

Best software for data recovery

Help please! I had my iphoto library in my Google Drive folder. I didn't realize it was there and so I put my Google Drive in the trash and now I don't have my photos. Does anyone know of any low cost data recovery software? Thanks!

General File Recovery
If you stop using the drive it's possible to recover deleted files that have not been overwritten by using recovery software such as Data Rescue II, File Salvage or TechTool Pro. Each of the preceding come on bootable CDs to enable usage without risk of writing more data to the hard drive. Two free alternatives are Disk Drill and TestDisk. Look for them and demos at MacUpdate or CNET Downloads. Recovery software usually provide trial versions that enable you to determine if the software would help before actually paying for it. Beyond this or if the drive has completely failed, then you would need to send the drive to a recovery service which is very expensive.
The longer the hard drive remains in use and data are written to it, the greater the risk your deleted files will be overwritten.
Also visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on Data Recovery.

Can I use my Mini 200 for anything without Recovery Disk?

Hi,
I´ve got Mini 200-4200. Few months back I had a hard disk failure and a new one was sent by the warranty. I´m abroad though, so it was sent to my friend, who sent it to me, in Nicaragua. The Hard Disk arrived, BUT the recover USB stick not. (they came separately on post, so he posted them to me separately too)... 7 weeks of waiting for post..I think it will not arrive before I leave the country in 6 days and continue travelling.
I´m not a computer person, so the questions might be a bit odd ->
Is there any possibility to do ANYTHING with my Mini (except put it to post and send it back to europe) ???????? I suppose there is no chance to do recovery by connecting with usb to another computer and deal with it online? ....
Thanks,
Maire
This question was solved.
View Solution.

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 that are all different. Without this information it may be difficult or impossible to assist you in resolving your issue.
I can assuming you are refering to the HP Mini 200-4200ea Netbook Computer - p/n B8H26EA but this is only a guess, as there are about 73 Mini 200-4200 models available.
It may be possible to download a Windows 7 ISO from Digital River, a Microsoft hosting partner, and place a boot image on a USB stick. Please see this HP forum thread entitled "How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc" for instruction on downloading and creating a bootable Windows 7 media. The only problem I see, is there doesn't appear to be a "Windows Starter" image available. One side note... you can install any version you would like on a trial basis... you would have a full 30 days to use Windows before it requires you to enter a valid key. This will get you up and running for the time being.
Please send KUDOs
Frank
{------------ Please click the "White Kudos" Thumbs Up to say THANKS for helping.
Please click the "Accept As Solution" on my post, if my assistance has solved your issue. ------------V
This is a user supported forum. I am a volunteer and I don't work for HP.
HP 15t-j100 (on loan from HP)
HP 13 Split x2 (on loan from HP)
HP Slate8 Pro (on loan from HP)
HP a1632x - Windows 7, 4GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6130y - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6320y - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GT 240
HP p7-1026 - Windows 7, 6GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6787c - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GT 240

How do I install mountain lion without recovery partition.

I have a Mac Mini with two 500 GB disks that I mirrored (RAID10) and lost the recovery partition in the process.
The Mountain Lion installer indicates it will install anyway but without some minor features.
But, when it reboots as part of the install process, it does not actually install.
Is there something special I need to do?

Did you use LionDiskMaker or DiskMaker X?
Boot the machine with the option key down until you see your bootable USB stick. Select the latter, and reboot.
When the installer boots up, you will first need to choose Utilities and Disk Utility. Select the target HD device name and then the partition tab. Select 1 partition, name it Macintosh HD. Format is Mac OS Extended, and option is GUID. Apply. Exit Disk Utility and return to the installer, which will now show your newly partitioned HD as available for install.
When OS X is installed and all updates applied, press shift+command+U and run disk utility again. Verify/repair permissions and verify the boot disk.

Is there way to install OS and drivers without recovery CD?

Hi...
I installed my notebook with the recovery cd...
but i get disappointed because it installed a lot of unusual programs...like aol, sonic-pro, games...
is that a way to install windows and drivers only ?? without this boring programs ???
i don't want to uninstall after instalation...it's not the same thing...

Hi
I cant understand user who bye a high performance notebook with many different features and then will not use this functions. Of course, on the Toshiba recovery CD you will find the OS and all Toshiba drivers and utilities. Without this drivers and tools and utilities you will be not able to use the additional Toshiba functions.
But as in the previous posting mentioned you can install the fresh Windows OS and then you can install the drivers. But the easiest way is to use the Tosh recovery CD and then if you want you can remove some applications.

Software reinstallation without recovery CD!

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for