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    Toshiba NB505 needs hard drive & windows reset to factory default (0,F1,F8 does not work)

    I just saw your recent reply. I'm following your steps to the letter. I get the DSL error when attempting to create a system image copy to my thumb drive. A few days ago when I first sent out this question, the computer would not let me do the reset until I had the "system Image" which is what...
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    Toshiba NB505 needs hard drive & windows reset to factory default (0,F1,F8 does not work)

    Gosh your detail is perfect and easy to follow, I just wish my computer would listen. Trying to create the System Image, I got an error "The Backup Failed: A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed. (0x8007045A) Any more advice - Ill happily take it, or is the big magnet still...
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    Toshiba NB505 needs hard drive & windows reset to factory default (0,F1,F8 does not work)

    Thank you for reply. I am at the last step and there is no "return your computer to factory" option. My two options s are : 1. Use a system image you created earlier to recover your computer. 2. reinstall Windows requires Windows installation disc. I tried both earlier with no success. Can I...
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    Toshiba NB505 needs hard drive & windows reset to factory default (0,F1,F8 does not work)

    Hi. I'm using Windows 7 that it came with. Thank you for all the detail.
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    Toshiba NB505 needs hard drive & windows reset to factory default (0,F1,F8 does not work)

    Hi. I have a Toshiba NB505 Netbook that I need to clear everything off the harddrive and delete windows. Lots of virus issues. Today I was told that is what need to be done but currently do not have the $125.00 the local shop is asking. I have tried tapping zero, f1, f8, with no luck at bringing...