When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the internal storage
drive will be reformatted and all data will be lost.
If your model has fingerprint function, before you reinstall the Windows
operating system, delete the registered fingerprints. Otherwise, same
fingerprints cannot be registered after the reinstallation.
Make sure to use the default Boot Mode option in TOSHIBA Setup
Utility before restoring.
1. Launch the TOSHIBA Setup Utility.
Refer to the
TOSHIBA Setup Utility
section for further information.
2. In the TOSHIBA Setup Utility screen, select
Advanced -> System
Configuration -> Boot Mode
.
Note:
Please skip the following contents if you cannot find the Boot
Mode option in your system.
3. Select
UEFI Boot
(Default).
If you create a recovery image using advanced recovery tools from
Control Panel, make sure to use the default Boot Mode option
(UEFI
Boot)
in the TOSHIBA Setup Utility before restoring.
1. Load the Recovery Media into the external optical disc drive or insert
the recovery USB Flash Memory into one available USB port.
2. Click
Start -> (Power)
and then select
Restart
.
3. Hold down the
F12
key and then release this key just after the
computer is power on.
4. Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option from
the menu according to your actual recovery media.
5. A menu is displayed from which you should follow the on-screen
instructions.
If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition without
creating Recovery Media, the Recovery Media cannot be created.
However, if you have already created a Recovery Media, you can use it to
restore the recovery partition.
If you have not created Recovery Media, contact TOSHIBA support for
assistance.
Restoring the pre-installed software from the
Recovery Partition
A portion of the total internal storage drive space is configured as a hidden
recovery partition. This partition stores files which can be used to restore
pre-installed software in the event of a problem.
If you set up your internal storage drive again later, do not change, delete,
or add partitions in a manner other than specified in the manual, otherwise
you might find that space for the required software is not available.
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