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  1. Hermitkrab

    Windows 10 Seeking Reliable Password Retrieval Tools for Windows 10 to Access Lost Login Credentials

    I'm trying to use netplwiz to either change or eliminate my login password, but in order to do that I need the original password, which I've lost. Can any of you recommend a good password retrieval program that you trust? Thanks in advance. Toshiba laptop, Windows 10 Home, anniv. update.
  2. C

    Windows 7 Windows 7 compatibility issues with certain software?

    Hello all, this is my first post and my first time using Windows 7. My fiancee and I just bought a Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 laptop and it came with the new OS. I've been having a few compatibility issues with certain programs that I use on a daily basis, some that will not install and...
  3. Hermitkrab

    Windows 10 How to avoid having to sign in twice?

    Toshiba laptop, Widows 10 home anniversary. When I first turn on my computer, I need to log into that screen. Then, there's a 2nd screen that I need to log on to. My old laptop, running XP, needed only to log on to the first screen. Is there something I can do to eliminate one of these screens...
  4. Hermitkrab

    Bitlocker Free AV

    I recently installed Bitdefender Free AV to test it out and so far I'm pleased. It's already corralled two potentially malicious items. ( My setup: Toshiba laptop. Windows 10/64, Anniv edition) Any comments from the Forum on this program?
  5. ragnarok1968

    Windows 10 Driver Easy Pro 5.1.6

    I realize finding drivers, the newest and greatest can be a real pain. So if I can add my two cents on this issue, I would recommend people to download and upgrade to the pro version. Even if you have DELL, HP, Toshiba etc, it will find the proper drivers from the vendors that made the products...
  6. News

    This Week on Windows: CES, Forza Horizon 3, Cortana tips and more

    This Week on Windows, we’re bringing you new releases including Link Removed and Link Removed, talking all about CES 2017 and we’re showing you how to get the most out of our favorite digital assistant, Cortana. Here’s a recap of what happened at CES 2017: Whether you’re looking for a new...
  7. News

    New Windows 10 devices unveiled at CES 2017 unlock the creator in each of us

    Happy New Year! And thank you for making 2016 an amazing year for Windows 10 across PCs, tablets, all-in-1’s, 2-in-1’s, mixed reality, and Xbox One. As we move toward the release of the Windows 10 Creators Update, I’ve spent the week at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas...
  8. Hermitkrab

    Windows 10 Volume keys inoperative

    For a while now both volume keys plus the mute key have stopped working (ToshibaL55 series, W10 Home Anniversary). They had worked fine previously. I know the other ways to adjust volume, but I like the convenience of the keys. Any thoughts? Thanks.
  9. Hermitkrab

    Windows 10 Maximizing Battery Longevity on Toshiba Satellite Laptops: Best Practices for Charging and Usage

    I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop, L55 series, Windows 10 Anniversary OS. This laptop, and my previous Toshiba, stops battery charging at 80%. I imagine this promotes battery longevity. That being the case, is it desirable to regularly run on battery only until it's almost run down, or does that...
  10. Ed1944

    Windows 10 problem imaging HDD

    I'm trying to make an image of my HDD in my Toshiba L55 laptop. I have a 1TB external drive connected. When the dialogue box asks what type of media I'm using, I select the proper answer (external hard drive). After doing that, the button I'm supposed to select in order to start the process is...
  11. J

    Windows 10 Reinstalled windows 10. Ext HDD isn't working now.

    I reinstalled windows 10 today. I connected my Toshiba external hard drive afterwards and although it shows up in the File Explorer, the usage information is not displayed and I cannot access the data inside. I plugged in two of my other external drives and it worked fine. I plugged the Toshiba...
  12. D

    Windows 8 Won't install update

    I am having trouble installing the windows 8.1 KB3000850 update on a Toshiba L-50 A laptop, it is my son's and he doesn't use it very often. It has tried to install at least 10 times now and always comes back saying that it failed. Any info on how to fix it would be greatly appreciated.
  13. R

    Windows 7 W7 Toshiba 645D-S4040 I did an overwrite fresh W7

    It was acting like virus, so I i did a fresh and killed (Totally overwrote) the mfr installation. I got the disc from craiglist for 15 dollars. At least it removed all names and puffery from the operating system. It worked on two others so seems valid. Even gives key #. Q1: I do not have all...
  14. BudVitoff

    Help me find a new laptop that meets my specs?

    Our Toshiba P755 Satellite is dying. As usual, the wi-fi adapter went first. We're ready for a new laptop, but we have a list of specs that just might be impossible to match. Browsing the internet is driving me crazy, so I thought that this might be a good way of getting advice from a variety...
  15. SwiftyBird

    Windows 8 Wifi adapter not found, after installing win 8.1

    Hi. I just installed Win8.1 on a second partition on my Toshiba Satellite. Now it seems my computer cannot find the wifi adapter on win8.1. I also cannot boot win10 any more for some reason. I think that it is not a hardware issue because, the wifi worked on Win10 right before I installed the...
  16. Graham Matthews

    Windows 10 Boot disk failure message on first boot attempt

    Apologies if I am duplicating an issue here. Just recently I bought a new copy of Windows 10 64 bit and a Toshiba Q300 480g SSD. I removed the old HDD (which was still running XP), connected the SSD and tried to install Windows 10. No luck at all - it did not identify the SSD drive and...
  17. C

    Windows Vista Installing 4 GB Ram in Toshiba Windows Vista

    I have a Toshiba Windows Vista 32 bit and would like install 4GB's of RAM but the limiting factor seems to be the memory addressing capability of the processor. Is there any way to get around this? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, CAG43
  18. denny1t

    Windows 8 Troubleshooting IPv6 Connectivity Issues on Toshiba Satellite C75D-B Running Windows 8.1

    I have a Toshiba Satelite C75D-B running Windows 8.1.. Basically my computer has stopped using IPv6. It will not work on ANY wifi network I try. I suspect it is the computer and not the networks.. When I open up the wifi status is says IPv6 Connectivity: No Internet Access. I have tried...
  19. W

    Windows 7 Getting Rid of Passwords

    Okay, for the umpteenth time I have been trying to get rid of 2 passwords, one on sign in and the other on my hard drive. I have even taken my Toshiba Laptop back to "out of the box" status. I was not able to get the 3 disks to be accepted by pressing F12 until it was satisfied with the 2...
  20. Legna

    Windows 10 Something's wrong with my screen resolution...

    Graphics Card - GeForce GTX 555 Windows Version - Windows 10 Home Toshiba Screen Resolution - 1768x992 Graphic's Driver Version - 364.51-desktop-win10-64bit-international-whql Location - USA First off, I've always set my screen resolution to 1768x992. That's what I had it set to for XP, Win7...
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