Windows 7 recovery disc doesn’t start

[karlsnooks]

Snatch,
What's the real problem, that is, why do you want to make a clean install of Win 7?

 

[Snatch]

See, I bought my Toshiba laptop back in December 2009. I was running with windows 7 since then without any problems, but lately the computer start working very slowly, its getting very hot if I start running a few programs at once and on top of all that I don’t know what I did last night so all my programs and applications appear as word flies and I cant run them. My laoptop is intel core i3 cpu 2.13Ghz 4gb and it shouldn’t do that, as its strong enough.
I was running Windows XP on my previous computer and every once in a wile when similar problems had occurs I was just reinstalling windows and the problems disappear. I thought that reinstalling windows 7 in this one I will get rid of these problems. I know the problem might be anything like viruses and things like that and may be there is other ways to solve these problems but as I always did it this way, so this is the reason I want to reinstall windows 7. Thank you for all your patience and help. I really appreciated it.

 

[karlsnooks]

Snatch,
If the laptop still runs then:

WIN X key combo | in the Battery Status area, click on the down arrow and choose Power Saver.

I keep a little 8 inch fan blowing on the back left-hand corner of my Toshiba laptop to help keep the heat down.

Go to Frys, Staples or somewhere and get a can of compressed air.

Blow air into both the exhaust and the intake areas.

Install Speccy. Occasionally, check the temp(s) it shows. There are other programs but I find Speccy to be uninstrusive. I simply minimize it to the tray and check if if I'm away from home in a coffee shop or the likes thereof to make sure temps are ok. If temps are ok, then I run balanced. In a frigid area, I run it at High Performance.

Never, Never block the vents. This is the mistake that most make they are either blocking the exhaust vent on the side of the intake vents on the underside. Never set the laptop on a cloth/felt/leather surface. The laptop must breath. Avoid using on your lap for any period of time.

Let me know the results of these measures.

 

[Snatch]

Thats very helpful, and what about running slowly and the word documents, do you have any suggestions?

 

[karlsnooks]

Please take the measures I suggested and then give me the results, as requested in my last post.

 

[Snatch]

I would do that but I cant run any program in my computer, all my programs appear as word files. I dont know how I get there and I tried to fix it but I couldnt. So I can install any program and run it. My computer doesnt work fine, its not only the heating problem...

 

[SIW2]

To answer your earlier question:

The microsoft 7 install dvd will install windows 7 and the programs microsoft included.

The Factory recovery disc(s) you made will return your pc to the state you bought it in.

That will include all the manufactuer added programs, trial programs and whatever else they included.

Some or the manufacturer recovery programs include an option to backup your data.

I wouldn't rely on it. Back up any data you really want beforehand - better to be safe.

 

[karlsnooks]

I would do that but I cant run any program in my computer, all my programs appear as word files. I dont know how I get there and I tried to fix it but I couldnt. So I can install any program and run it. My computer doesnt work fine, its not only the heating problem...

Default File Type Associations - Restore

 

[Snatch]

My computer totally has blocked up. I need somebody to tell me please the steps of reinstall windows from recovery disc

 

[mjf]

My computer totally has blocked up. I need somebody to tell me please the steps of reinstall windows from recovery disc

I don't understand what the issue is with your (factory?) recovery DVDs.
Try this:
Here are instructions for recovery for a Toshiba laptop using the hidden partition on the HDD.
Note: All personal files/data will be lost - the laptop will be like you first turned it on after buying it. If you have personal files back them up first.

FACTORY RECOVERY for Toshiba laptop

 

[Snatch]

Is that the same as reinstall windows?

 

[mjf]

Is that the same as reinstall windows?

Yes.

I feel we are going around in circles.
It is the OEM Toshiba supplied Windows. It has exactly the same look and functionality as the retail windows you buy in a box from a store. Except Toshiba get it cheaper and you get it cheaper because:
1)Toshiba get money by loading it with some trial software. (A nuisance if you don't want it - but you can delete it)
2) The Windows OS can only be used on that particular laptop.

This is the way most people buy computers now unless you "build your own".

 

[Snatch]

I am now on System Recovery Options. I get there through the steps you gave me on the tread before. That was restart the comp. press F12, then the second option which was ”#2 P4TSSTcorp” then chose the language and user password and…

Im now on System Recovery Options

(Choose a recovery tool)

There are few options:

Startup repair

System restore

System image recovery

Windows memory diagnostics

Command prompt

TOSHIBA HDD recovery

Which one is right to reinstall windows 7 to its initial state?

 

[Hopalong X]

TOSHIBA HDD recovery

It will be just like the day you brought it home.
Mike

 

[Snatch]

Thanks Mike, Im on the process now. See how it goes.

 

[gregrocker]

What you did by choosing Toshiba HDD Recovery is run the Recovery Partition instead of the disks - the same partition the disks were made from. This is more stable and recommended, while the disks should be used only in the event of a HD failure and replacement.

Your Toshiba will be returned to factory condition with all of the factory bloatware and utilities, so you may want to take some time to clean it up a bit so it doesn't hinder Windows 7 smooth operation. This is by no means a Clean reinstall since a Factory Recovery is loaded with bloatware Users are forced to take because it provides the profit margin for manufacturers.

This is why many users find a clean-copy DVD of Win7 to clean reinstall without the bloatware, using the Product Key on the COA sticker on machine., We can help you do this if you ever decide you'd like to get completely clean, as many/most tech enthusiasts do.

Here are some steps to take to clean up the factory bloatware to improve performance of Win7: http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...p-all-four-primary-partitions.html#post952573