I did a factory reset on my toshiba satellite model number PSLC8U-03701Q laptop and after the reset a box is coming up stating..install windows The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed. To install Windows,click OK to restart the computer and then restart the installation. So does this mean it wioed out my Windows? I watched a video online on how to do the factory reset and thus is what happens is my laptop done for? Plz help

Most Toshiba laptops with come with the factory software recovery image stored in a special hidden partition on the hard drive of the laptop. The factory software recovery image allows the user to recover the laptop to its factory fresh condition as when it was new.
This partition may also be referred to as the Partitioned Recovery Method or Free Recovery option.
IMPORTANT: The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery.

1. Make sure the computer is turned off ("Shut-down" from the Windows Start menu)
2. Remove any peripherals such an external mouse, keyboard, monitor, USB flash drive etc.
3. Make sure the AC Adapter is plugged in and working.
4. On machines with the F key numbers on the top edge of the keys and in White:
   • Press and hold the 0 (zero) key and power up the laptop.
   • Release the 0 (zero) key when the recovery warning screen appears.
   On machines with the F key numbers on the bottom edge of the keys and in Gray:
   • Power up the laptop.
   • When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key to enter the boot menu.
   • Use the arrow keys to select the HDD Recovery option and press the enter key to begin.
5. The TOSHIBA recovery wizard warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and the original factory software image will be rewritten. If the recovery process offers a choice of Operating Systems, select the appropriate one for you.
6. After you are sure you have everything you want from the laptop saved, click Yes.
7. When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens, the default and recommended option is "Recovery of Factory Default Software".
8. After selecting your desired recovery method, select Next.
9. On the next screen you may have recovery method options. The default and recommended method is to Recover to Out of Box state.
10. Select next to continue.
11. Follow the on screen instructions as you navigate through the system recovery steps.
12. The laptop will restart multiple times and install the needed components.

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Restore Toshiba to Out of the Box Condition
If your model Toshiba laptop has a Restore partition on the hard drive then follow these steps to restore your Toshiba to the Out of the Box condition.
1. Press and hold the 0 (zero) key and at the same time, tap the power button once to switch on
your notebook.
2. When the machine Starts beeping; release the 0 key.
3. When prompted by the warning screen; select Yes to continue with the system recovery.
4. Select Recovery of Factory Default Software; click Next.
5. Select Recover to out-of-box state. 6. Click Next again.
7. Click Next to Start recovery.
8. Restart the Toshiba laptop when there restoration process finishes running. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to set up the laptop's date, time and language settings.

Close out any software currently running on your Toshiba Satellite L305 laptop.

Navigate to the laptop's "Start" menu and choose "Shut Down."

Hold down the laptop's "0" key and press the power button.

Keep the key held down during the boot up process until the "Toshiba Recovery Wizard" window loads on the screen.

Click the check box labeled "Recovery of Factory Default Software." Choose the "Next" option.

Choose the "Recover to out-of-box state" radio button. Select the "Next" button and click "Next" again.

Wait for the "Press any key" prompt to appear and tap a key to restart the laptop.

Use the prompts that appear on the screen to choose your region, time zone and keyboard settings.

Type your new Windows user name and password in the text boxes when prompted. Click "Finish" to load the new operating system.

hope this helps

The recovery partition is basically the same as the Toshiba restore CD if your model has one. The restore partition is located on a separate partition on the hard disk (if it has one).
If your model Toshiba laptop has a Restore partition on thehard drive then follow these steps to restore your Toshiba to the Out of theBox condition.
1. Press and hold the 0 (zero) key and at the same time, tap the power buttononce to switch on
your notebook.
2. When the machine Starts beeping; release the 0 key.
3. When prompted by the warning screen; select Yes to continue with the systemrecovery.
4. Select Recovery of Factory Default Software; click Next.
5. Select Recover to out-of-box state.6. Click Next again.
7. Click Next to Start recovery.
8. Restart the Toshiba laptop when there restoration process finishes running.Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to set up the laptop's date, timeand language settings.

This should work on every recent Toshiba laptop (). - Start with you laptop turned off.
- While holding down the 0 (zero) key tap the power button.

- When you hear a beep, release the 0 key.

- select Yes to continue with the system recovery.

- Select Recovery of Factory Default Software and Next.

- Select Recover to out-of-box state and Next.

WARNING: the procedure will delete all data on your hard drive!!

DO U MEEN FACTORY ,IF SO GOOGLE UR MODEL NUMBER U WILL FIND COMBO KEYS TO APPLY ON BOOT UP TO RESTORE TO FACTORY STATE ,FAILING THAT DO SAME ON YOUTUBE ,

Have you registered this laptop? if it is still under warranty you should get in touch with Toshiba. it sounds as if the motherboard has gone out. I just replaced one on a HP that had the same problem.

Yer you have to short out the terminals on the board to reset the password, which you can find under the keyboard.go to the toshiba site to find the full details.
Or try this: http://www.tech-faq.com/reset-bios-password.html