Want to factory reset your Toshiba laptop and didnt know how? Youve come to the right place as this post will show you how to factory reset a Toshiba laptop. Show Try these methods:
Note: its recommended to back up your personal data before resetting your laptop. 1. Factory reset a Toshiba laptop in Windows 10Windows 10 has introduced the reset feature which allows you to reset your laptop to the factory settings. To do so, follow the steps below:
After resetting your laptop, its recommended to update your device drivers to the latest version to bring you the best possible experience. 2. Factory reset a Toshiba laptop in Windows 8.1If youre using Windows 8.1, you can follow the steps below to reset your Toshiba laptop:
After resetting your laptop, its recommended to update your device drivers to the latest version to bring you the best possible experience. 3. Factory reset a Toshiba laptop in Windows 7If youre using Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, follow the steps below:
The whole process can take up to 2 hours to complete. After resetting your laptop, its recommended to update your device drivers to the latest version to bring you the best possible experience. 4. Factory reset a Toshiba laptop when you cant boot Windows normallyIf your Toshiba laptop cant start normally, and you cant log into Windows, dont worry. You can still perform a factory reset. Heres what you need to do: Step 1: Boot your laptop to the Advanced Boot Menu screenWhen your Toshiba laptop cant boot normally, you can factory reset your laptop by entering the Advanced Boot Menu screen. If youre using Windows 10:
If youre using Windows 8:
If youre using Windows 7, check Factory reset a Toshiba laptop in Windows 7. Step 2: Start the factory reset processOnce you see the Advanced startup option:
Bonus Tip Update drivers to the latest versionThe missing or outdated device drivers (such as your motherboard driver) can cause your laptop randomly turning off itself. So you should make sure that your device drivers are up to date. There are two ways to update drivers: manually and automatically. Manually update drivers: you can update your device drivers manually by going to the manufacturers website, and searching for the most recent correct driver for each. Ensure to choose the drivers that are compatible with your Windows version. Automatically update drivers: if you dont have time or patience, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You dont need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you dont need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you dont need to worry about making mistake when installing. You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version, it takes just 2 clicks (and you will get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee). 1) Download and install Driver Easy. 2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers. 3) Click the Update button next to the flagged device to automatically download the correct version of the driver (you can do this with the FREE version), then install the driver in your computer. Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version youll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All). The Pro version of Driver Easycomes with full technical support. If you need assistance, please contactDriver Easys support teamat. 4) After updating, restart your computer to take effect. So thats it. Hope this post serves its purpose to help reset your Toshiba laptop to the factory settings. |