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To format the laptop
Name: NM SATPATHY Date: August 14, 2009 at 10:02:06 Pacific OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional CPU/Ram: 2.194 GHz / 494 MB Product: Toshiba / Tecra a1 Subcategory: General
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How can we format the laptop without original os cd
Name: NM SATPATHY Date: August 14, 2009 at 18:42:38 Pacific
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Hi Thanks for quick reply.Actually I want to format with the same OS.The only problem is I have misplaced all my original CDs(OS,Utility) supplied with the laptop some where in transit.I have written the manufacturer, but no response. The only CD key of XP written in the back side of the laptop. Pl.Help?
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Response Number 4
Name: jefro Date: August 14, 2009 at 19:09:47 Pacific
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In the mean time you might wish to use a live linux cd.
If you format your system it will not work.
You might have a hidden partition that contains copies of your OEM data.
Playing to the angels Les Paul (1915-2009)
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Response Number 5
Name: NM SATPATHY Date: August 14, 2009 at 19:28:20 Pacific
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