Toshiba Satellite C650D will not recover

after getting frustrated with a continously slower computer and being unable to install all the "free" stuff that comes with one of the free malware programs, we tried doing the system recovery by holding down zero while turning on the computer, and all we get now, every time we turn it on, is a message:
Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0 (build 083)
For Atheros PCIE Ethernet Controller x2.02.2.7(11/02/10)
Check cable connection!
PXE-M0F: Exiting Intel PXE ROM.
No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key
The computer did not come with a DVD, and we don't have backup. Checked BIOS and it is set to boot to the hard drive (HDD/SSD). tried taking out the battery and discharging by holding down the power button. all still the same result. Does this mean something is loose? Or that the hard drive is bad and that it is time to get a new computer since we don't have the re-install disk for Windows or the all the hardware drivers? Thank you.

Hi! You can down load this freeware program fom seatools dos. If it finds your HD is ok ,then you can order the recovery discs from Toshiba, This is a ISO file and will need to be burned to a CD. It is a bootable CD and will run if even if you don't have a working OS.
Dokie!!
http://www.seagate.com/support/internal-hard-drives/consumer-electronics/ld25-series/seatools-dos-ma...
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Toshiba Satellite Laptop - Will Not Boot, Safe Mode Not Accessible

Hi everyone, thanks in advance for your help.
I am trying to help my mother-in-law (I know, who does that!?) with her laptop. Because of the boot problems, I can only offer you limited info on the specs, but here is what I do know.
Toshiba Satellite
Model Number PSAE6C-TJ908C
2 Gig RAM (assuming DDR2)
HDD is a Toshiba MK2035GSS 200Gig
OS Windows Vista
Bios Version 2.60
Problem:
First it would boot ok in one user account, but when booted in secondary account it would act odd, ie caps lock stayed on when not pressed, etc. Deleted secondary account, ran Windows repair function, now I cannot access the primary account, will not boot in safe mode, can not change boot sequence in setup to boot from cd or run restore disc. I have to use an external keyboard as the laptop keyboards enter key and "a" keys do not work. (New keyboard which was replaced in December, warranty has since run out, thank you Staples.)
Any and all help greatly appreciated. I'll answer any other questions you have as they come up, I realize I may have left out some key details.
I forgot to add a couple of details. When booting, it hangs at the Toshiba screen prompting for either F2 for setup or F12 for boot device selection, when you reach the log in screen it gives a number of odd sounding beeps (3 I believe), the Filter Keys box comes up, and when you try to enter the login password it will not recognize it.

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will not boot in safe mode, can not change boot sequence in setup to boot from cd or run restore disc.
I have to use an external keyboard as the laptop keyboards enter key and "a" keys do not work.
it hangs at the Toshiba screen prompting for either F2 for setup or F12 for boot device selection, when you reach the log in screen it gives a number of odd sounding beeps
That's one sick laptop. If the thing beeps on startup and even the keyboard doesn't work, I'd figure on replacing it.
Are there important files you need to rescue?
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Toshiba Satellite L300 - Will not start

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Prior to fixing the plug, there were many times when switched on the fan would start, power light would turn green and orange at the same time, run for about 3 seconds then shut down.
It would not start again until DC power plug removed and battery taken out, then all put back in again, the same would happen again, this could go on until finally giving up.
Other times happen once or twice then run without a problem.
If all is well only the green power light should illuminate.
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Do the same again and Battery only, both DC and Battery lights remain on.
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kevsim

Hi I know this is an old post but it is so similar to my problems (seems common) I wondered if anyone has any suggestions?
I have 2 L300's one had a broken screen for a long time so I used it through my tv and worked well till a few months back when it refused to switch on as above.
I was then given another L300 (bit better spec with a web cam) That died last week when the power jack snapped inside so I decided to make 1 good one out of 2 no go's. I thought the problem was the hard drive on the one with the broken screen, so swapped screens and hard drives but the same no boot problem is happening :?
I have taken out the battery and plugged in (with thedifferent hard drive from original ) and got 'status oxc 0000411 and hyberfil sys errors
I changed back to the original hdd and still no go. I then took out the ram? gave it a look over and put it back and it started fine in safe mode and normally. I then turned it off to let it charge fully (which it is) and now it won't boot up again, fan and cd is working and I still have my system restore disk
I have XP on one hdd and vista on the other.
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Satellite C650D is not booting from CD

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In my opinion these documents offer clear answer. Your HDD is blocked with HDD password and every kind of access to it is not possible if you don't know the right password.
Exchange this HDD with new one and everything will be OK. With other words you will be able to use installations disc and install OS to new HDD without any problems.
> The only way I can boot from CD is to remove the HDD.
You have already confirmed what I wrote.
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Satellite C650D-008 (PSC0YC-008003)
Best to order the recovery discs by calling 800-663-0378. You can upgrade Home Premium in just minutes this way.
Upgrade to another edition of Windows 7 by using Windows Anytime Upgrade
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Toshiba L305-S5968 will not let me do a system recovery

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But Jerry why would i immediately after the full recovery still have the corrupt files i have managed to see what files they through advice if microsoft on how to view the protected files and i'll post the results because they don't really tell me much, here they are :2012-07-25 02:16:02, Info        CSI    000001b5 [SR] Repairing 1 components
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Hi all,
I have a Toshiba Satellite U400-217 (PSU44E) running Windows 8.
Worked fine until a week ago. Now, when I switch it on, the indicator lights light up, there is a brief hard drive spin (1 second) - and then nothing. The lights above the keyboard stay lit, but the screen stays black.
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It's annoying - any ideas or suggestions very gratefully received.
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> However, the machine will generally boot up fine on one attempt out of every 30 or so.
In my opinion you should firstly check the HDD
A friend of mine installed Win 8 on new notebook from another manufacturer
After some time the notebook could not boot up I thought its something wrong with motherboard but finally it was just an HDD malfunction
To be honest I dont know if its only HDD issue but in my opinion the HDD is one of the first parts which should be checked
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Help!
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Ok, I have looked everywhere, and am pretty certain I do not have a system recovery disk for my Toshiba. However, I did find a few other disks - can you tell me, will a system recovery disk for a slightly older Satellite work? We have another Toshiba Satellite (I think it's an M or N series) that was purchased a few months before this one. Or do I need to have a disk for my exact model? Also, how do I identify a local ASP? I purchased my machine at Best Buy, and they were quick to say they don't have recovery disks and I'd need to call Toshiba. Toshiba told me it'd be up to 10 biz days, and I'm hoping to not have to wait that long...
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Satellite L100 will not boot up if wi-fi is enabled

Hi
Starting from the beginning, yesterday for first time my husband connected his Satellite Pro L100 PSLA4E to an LCD TV using a s-video cable. Everything seemed to work fine but thebackground on thedesktop had vanished, there was just a plain white background with all the usual desktop icon. He restarted the lappy thinking this would sort it out but did not disconnect from the TV first. The lappy did not start back up - just had a plain black screen, no warnings or anything.
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Hello Tree
After almost 10 years with Toshiba notebooks I must say that I have never heard about something like this. For me it sounds unbelievable.
The best solution for you is to install OS using original Toshiba recovery image. If you don't have one you can order it.
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Hi,
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The error message is not known to me and also searching in google didnt get any hints.
Possibly your Windows OS is muddled up.
Did you try to boot Win 7 in safe mode?
Try this. Restart your notebook, tap the F8 key.
In advanced boot options choose the option called Safe Mode.
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System will not recover/stuck in loop

I just started having an issue with my computer the other day. I had an issue after Thanksgiving but I am not sure if they are related. I have a Toshiba and I am running Windows 7 Home Premium. Around Thanksgiving my sound would not play when I streamed videos. A friend of mine fixed it (very techie person). I think he ran some updates or did something to update my Firefox - not really sure. Everything was fine until about a week ago. Now when I play something it drags really slowly so the sound is very distorted. He told me to do a system restore but I get an error message when I try. I tried to play music from my media player, videos from youtube, notifications, everything drags really slowly. When I try to restore the system it says there was a critical update on 12/15 (around the time the issue started). I click next and it says ready to restore (the resore point is 12/15). Then an error message pops us that says: The disk TI106139W0E (C has errors. Windows has detected file system corruption on TI106139W0E (C. You must check the disk for errors before it can be restored. It shows a link that says "check the disk for errors" or it gives me the option to click "ok". If I click ok it goes back to the ready to restore box and the cycle continues. If I click "check the disk for errors" it asks if i want to "automatically fix file system errors" (this box is already checked or I can check "scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors". When I scan it says "windows can't scan the disk while it's in use" and asks do I want to check for hard disk errors the next time I start my computer. My only options are cancel or schedule disk check. Both options loop me back again so I get no where.
I am not very tech savy but I follow instructions well. Please help me!
Toshiba Satellite L755-S5214
P.S. I'm not sure if this is a audio issue or a recovery issue.

Satellite L755-S5214
Downloads here.
I can check "scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors". When I scan it says "windows can't scan the disk while it's in use" and asks do I want to check for hard disk errors the next time I start my computer. My only options are cancel or schedule disk check.
That's normal. Chkdsk cannot repair a disk that's in use by Windows.
So say Yes and restart Windows. During startup, chkdsk's cousin (autochk) will scan the disk before Windows starts.
-Jerry

My Satellite S855 will not sleep

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Solved!
Go to Solution.

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PS
Did you use the Upgrade Assistant to upgrade to Windows 8?
Did you also upgrade to Windows 8.1? Did you do it this way?
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Thanks!!

ok. To put in a easier to understand my laptop will not charge propery with my charger unless i apply pressure to the charger when it's connected to the laptop. Im applying pressure to the top of the charger where in connects to the laptop, and sometimes have to wriggle in around. I'm going to try another charger which I have purchased from ebay.
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That doesn't appear to be a US model, and this is the forums for Toshiba USA. You may want to contact Toshiba in your region. I believe your laptop is from Toshiba Canada.
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Satellite P100 will not power up or has blank screen

So I have this laptop that has failed me about 4 months ago. Will not power on anymore. I can press the start button and it sounds like its working but there is nothing on the screen. I can hear the fan every now and again and then a beep after about 1 min after "start up" but screen looks dead. Nothing appears on screen at all.
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Hi
> I've replaced my Toshiba with other notebook but if my Satellite is not gonna work again is there a way I can get files off there still?
You need the data and files from the internal HDD?
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You could remove the HDD from the P100 and could insert it into a external USB caddy
I think the HDD supports the SATA interface so you have to look for SATA USB caddies
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