Since you know that the recovery partition still exists, it shouldn't hurt to try starting the built-in recovery process a few times. Since PCs boot so quickly nowadays, it can be difficult to get the keys pressed at just the right time. In particular, try pressing on that zero key continuously (hold it down for quite a while), from the moment you power on the laptop. _______________ If you continue to no luck getting the Toshiba recovery to start, try starting the computer with a Windows 7 Repair disk of the same bit-depth as your laptop (either 64-bit or 32-bit).

Serial Key Europa Universalis 4 Map more. Anyone with a working windows 7 PC with the same bit-depth as yours can make one for you. Start the laptop from the Win7 repair disk, and see if it will allow you to choose the system image stored on the Toshiba recovery partition. Some major-brand models use system images compatible with those created by the Win7 Backup & Restore app. You might get lucky. _______________ If worse comes to worse, you can always order a replacement Recovery DVD set from Toshiba for $29.95 (includes shipping) --- _______________ Best of luck...

Late update- I noticed that your model is mostly sold in Great Britain. That said, the contacts for ordering a replacement Recovery DVD set are different. Here is a webpage with Toshiba contacts in the UK: I also noticed a detail I hadn't seen before: when trying to start the factory-original recovery from the recovery partition, power off the laptop first.

Then press and hold down the zero key BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER pressing the power key, until you see the Recovery screen. Give it another go or two & see if it'll do.... RE: the CD/ DVD drive The DVD drive should still work unless something went wrong mechanically. You can test this by entering Bios Setup, making the CD/DVD drive the 1st boot drive, and trying to boot from any bootable CD or DVD (such as a Linux disk or Win7 repair disk) And of course the hard drive recovery partition, should you be able to reach it, doesn't need the presence of a DVD drive [unless the zero key command isn't able to start the recovery] _______________ P.S.

I used one of my old CDs to download Windows 8 Pro to my computer and I don't have the key. Can someone link me to where I can buy one from? I would greatly.

You can also consider borrowing an external DVD drive. Well, the good news is that your DVD drive proved to be working OK.

That's something. Toshiba doesn't charge much for the replacement Recovery DVDs - I would expect that the price in Europe wouldn't be any higher than here in the states. _______________________ Of course, if you want to save a little money = you could let the Windows 8 repair run, and give it another try. Maybe it will go better with a fresh start. It won't cost you anything to try! (You can always order the Toshiba Win7 Recovery DVDs later, if you want to).

_______________________ I actually enjoy having a chance to start a system from scratch. It's an opportunity to try things a bit differently & experiment. If you get Win8 working OK on your Toshiba, you might see about adding a toolbar to the Win8 desktop to help you while adjusting to the new Start screen [actually, with the toolbar you can largely avoid the Start screen for 99% of the time].

Here's a link to a thread over at PC Mechanic - scroll toward the end & you'll see I've attached a screenshot of a toolbar menu [as GaryRouth]. Light at the end of the tunnel -... Here's a link directly to the post that contains the menu screenshot. Search this Thread Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post Hi, I've encountered many BSOD's within the past two months.

There are multiple user accounts on my PC, 2 admin accounts and 4 standard user accounts. Most occur when browsing the internet using Chrome/Firefox and sometimes when watching HD Youtube content or videos via VLC Basic System.

Bauer24 BSOD, App Crashes And Hangs 16 05:18 AM Hi there. I'd keep the intro and cut to the point.

System #1 Built 2008 fall: LC Power Metatron ARKANGEL LC8850 V2.2 (850W) ASUS P5E64-WS EVO (Intel X48 Chipset) Latest BIOS version 0802 (2009/JAN/04) Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 (2.83GHz) Xandrino Motherboards, Bios & CPU 15 01:35 PM I am using firefox and as of two days ago everything was fine. Then I started having issues with my browser redirecting.

I ran the combofix software and these are the results. Can someone please assist me as to what I should do next? ComboFix 11-04-03.03 - jats5 13:48:01.1.4 - x64. Jatspic5 Inactive Malware Help Topics 2 08:53 AM Unlucky this time with the following build CPU Intel C2D 6300, + Akasa 7104EP MB Gigabyte GA-G41MT-ES2L, Dual BIOS MEM Crucial 2x2GB set PC3-10600U-9-10-B0 DDR3, PSU 350W, 24PIN PLUG + 12v 4pin, old, tested OK on plug in tester.

GPU On board HDD old and new DVD old and new CD. Johntom Motherboards, Bios & CPU 4 10:35 AM I am using Symantec Ghost ver11.5. I imaged a Dell Pc with Win7 Pro op system.

I want to use my XP image to convert the Dell pc Win 7 pro op sys to Win XP pro. When I use Ghost Cast Server for session to image the Dell Win 7 pc the process is fine, showing that the XP Pro image is being installed. Lee green Windows XP Support 1 01:56 PM Posting Rules.

If it already has Windows 8 Pro on it, why bother? They are the same. If its licensing issue where the Windows 8 Pro license on the current computer (desktop) is not licensed, just change the product key.

Press Windows key + R Type: slui.exe 3 Hit Enter Enter the new key and click Next to activate over the Internet. If you encounter any problems, use phone activation: 1. Press Windows key + X then click Run, then type: slui.exe 4 2. Next press the 'ENTER' key 3.

Select your 'Country' from the list. Choose the 'Phone Activation' option. Stay on the phone (do not select/press any options) and wait for a person to help you with activation. Explain your problem clearly to the support person. Best, Andre Windows Insider MVP MVP-Windows and Devices for IT twitter/adacosta groovypost.com.

Hi, In addition to ikrstic's post, I've tested the bcdedit commands and in turning TESTSIGNING ON I saw the Test Mode notification in the bottom right as well. Using the bcdedit command to turn it off should fix the issue. Be sure that you run this as Admin: Go to your desktop and right click in the bottom left hand corner Click on Command Prompt (Admin) At the blinking cursor type: bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF Press enter Then to restart, press Windows key + C to get to the Charms bar Click Settings Click Power Click Restart Thanks!