http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: Need How To for Reinstall without working dvd drive en Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:22:29 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/3#post-37777 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:41:29 +0000 raphoenix 37777@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>Sounds good.</p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37774 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:21:32 +0000 pdragonfly 37774@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Yes,<br /> but not tonight. Will start a new thread tomorrow. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37771 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:16:08 +0000 raphoenix 37771@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>OK that sounds Great !!</p> <p>Make another Clean Install of XP on C: Partition with new formating so you can start off without all the garbage we installed in the machine.</p> <p>Post a NEW Topic "How to Fix a Toshiba Satellite A20 Laptop".</p> <p>Let's see if other members on the HTG Forum might give us some assistance.</p> <p>I will monitor but won't post until I see others posting.</p> <p>I will keep this thread book marked so I can pull off info if needed.</p> <p>I think it is a Great Idea to NEVER Give Up.</p> <p>Would you like to try this procedure ??</p> <p>Kindest Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37768 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:46:30 +0000 pdragonfly 37768@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi thanks for the support you gave. I'm not giving up. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37749 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:56:26 +0000 raphoenix 37749@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>I have racked my brain and don't know what else you can load in to the Toshiba as you say you have installed every file available plus have the manual and machine specs. I really hate to give up but at this point, I think I would call Toshiba and try to demand some help even though your machine is out of warranty. Another in our group gave up on a newer Toshiba this afternoon and he is much more knowledgeable than I am.</p> <p>What do you think ??</p> <p>Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37745 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:35:29 +0000 pdragonfly 37745@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi Installed it. and still have same issue</p> <p>Still getting ??? in Other Devices&gt;?Yellow ? on:<br /> Device Manager &gt; Other Devices &gt;<br /> ? Ethernet Controller<br /> ? PCI Modem<br /> ? Video Controller (VGA Compatable) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37736 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:41:01 +0000 raphoenix 37736@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>Lets try:</p> <p>Go Here:</p> <p>Download and install (Integrated207.exe)</p> <p>That is suppose to be the Main Board chipset driver for ALI boards ????<br /> ======================================<br /> DO NOT GET IN A LOOP OF LETTING WEBSITE TRY TO DOWNLOAD THEIR FILE UPDATE PROGRAM.<br /> SITE IS VERY AGGRAVATING BUT I DID FINALLY GET THE 207 FILE TO DOWNLOAD.<br /> MAY HAVE TO CLEAR COOKIES SEVERAL TIMES.<br /> ======================================<br /> <a href='http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/215835/ali-chipsets-integrated-driver-2.07-windows-98se-me-2000-xp-free-download.html'>http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/215835/ali-chipsets-integrated-driver-2.07-windows-98se-me-2000-xp-free-download.html</a></p> <p>Post Back.</p> <p>Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37729 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:56:17 +0000 raphoenix 37729@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>Hold on. Toshibas are causing a bunch of grief in the forum.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37726 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:49:45 +0000 pdragonfly 37726@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi, I did that. Long and very very time consuming. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37718 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:37:11 +0000 raphoenix 37718@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>Go to below and start installing drivers from top (Latest) down paying attention to your manual and machine specs. After each install, check RED X and YELLOW ? marks plus function of machine.</p> <p><a href='http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_modItemList.jsp?moid=513336&#38;rpn=PSA20U&#38;ct=DL&#38;BV_SessionID=@@@@0494643979.1217182062@@@@&#38;BV_EngineID=cccdadeekdidifhcgfkceghdgngdgnj.0'>http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_modItemList.jsp?moid=513336&#38;rpn=PSA20U&#38;ct=DL&#38;BV_SessionID=@@@@0494643979.1217182062@@@@&#38;BV_EngineID=cccdadeekdidifhcgfkceghdgngdgnj.0</a></p> <p>Post Back.</p> <p>Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37711 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:23:52 +0000 pdragonfly 37711@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi,<br /> I had this driver downloaded already, but took a chance and downloaded and installed it again.</p> <p>Still getting ??? in Other Devices&gt;?Yellow ? on:<br /> Device Manager &gt; Other Devices &gt;<br /> ? Ethernet Controller<br /> ? PCI Modem<br /> ? Video Controller (VGA Compatable)</p> <p>Thunderstorms with high winds and hail still in the area. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37635 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:54:28 +0000 raphoenix 37635@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>Good Morning.</p> <p>Believe you still need to download the Mother Board Chipset Driver. I got the Integrated207.exe file downloaded but took great effort.</p> <p>The site to get the Integrated207.exe is "flaky" so I'm looking for a better site for you to do your download from.</p> <p>Go here and download and install this GART driver.<br /> Notice the write up is EXACTLY the specs for your machine.<br /> <a href='http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/Other-DRIVERS-TOOLS/Others/Toshiba-Satellite-A20-S207-ALi-AGP-GART-Driver-2-00.shtml'>http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/Other-DRIVERS-TOOLS/Others/Toshiba-Satellite-A20-S207-ALi-AGP-GART-Driver-2-00.shtml</a></p> <p>Then, go through Device Manager and re-check RED and YELLOW marks after you install.</p> <p>Spouse is going to church this morning but I think I'll miss this Sunday so I'll be here.</p> <p>Post back. </p> <p>Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37604 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:13:40 +0000 pdragonfly 37604@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>HI, still having fun with this. Installed Intervideo v 4, but not getting very far with sound and video.<br /> Annoying windows activation window kept popping up so I tried to activate it and its NOT recognizing my key!!!<br /> Its the same key on the bottom of the computer, so not sure why they fussing.</p> <p>Somewhere out there in geek land I saw a way to change or manage or view the key. But I'm tired. And will get back to this later.</p> <p>Carol Ann </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37595 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:28:33 +0000 pdragonfly 37595@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>*smile*<br /> This was a poor showing fo wanting to believe. Ranked along with current hour shows and could have been a 45 mintue show. ah well.</p> <p>Thats tough about Agent Orange - whats worse is the coverup. Hope you have a kool cane. I got a dayglow one when I sprained an ankle.<br /> They can be fun if your not in pain.</p> <p>Well if you were a commercial pilot that's crappy that you can't do it. </p> <p>Update: I downloaded all the drivers from the site. </p> <p>Here is results:<br /> Other Devices:<br /> ?Yellow ? on:<br /> Device Manager &gt; Other Devices &gt;<br /> ? Ethernet Controller<br /> ? PCI Modem<br /> ? Video Controller (VGA Compatable)</p> <p>I do have internet connection. Still no sound. Will check more, once windows finishes its updates.</p> <p>Lots of thunderstorms and power outages on and off. Will check on whenever I can </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37559 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:52:58 +0000 raphoenix 37559@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>I do like to watch the old X-files on TV. I want to believe (LOL) (LOL).</p> <p>Even though I'm disabled (Agent Orange Internal Cancer), I am mobile and do get about well with a cane.</p> <p>The only issue I have is they won't renew my Pilot's License any more so I can't fly.</p> <p>Will be here if you need futher assistance.</p> <p>Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37556 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:40:34 +0000 pdragonfly 37556@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi Rick,<br /> I was dragged out of the house to see the new X-files movie. If you're not a fan, or even are, its not going to satisfy.</p> <p>Thunderstorm right now, so getting off the computer right away. Will update the drivers and get back to you.</p> <p>No internet connection. Wifi, yes, wireless router no. </p> <p>The usb works fine.</p> <p>Thanks again for hanging in there with me. Hope you got out today too!</p> <p>Carol Ann </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37553 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:05:37 +0000 raphoenix 37553@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>pdragonfly,</p> <p>Thought you had left us.</p> <p>Glad you are back.</p> <p>I assume you downloaded driver files for the Toshiba.</p> <p>Just need to transfer them over to Toshiba on USB memory stick and install them.</p> <p>Reboot.</p> <p>Then look in Toshiba Device manager for more Red X and Question ? marks.</p> <p>If USB on Toshiba is not working, will have to put drivers on CD to transfer them.</p> <p>That is why it is so important to establish an Ethernet Controller (Lan) or USB connection to net.</p> <p>Then you can use Toshiba to get what you need.</p> <p>By chance, do you have Wifi card for the Toshiba with a driver for it and a router ??</p> <p>Once you get some devices working, then it will be easier to figure out the rest.</p> <p>I still think you may need main board chipset driver.</p> <p>My E-mail address is on my web page in my profile. I can transfer files.</p> <p>Click on Member under my icon.</p> <p>Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37550 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:48:03 +0000 pdragonfly 37550@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi,<br /> Manual downloaded on my other machine (the one I'm using to connect).</p> <p>Yellow ? on:<br /> Device Manager &gt; Other Devices &gt;<br /> ? Ethernet Controller<br /> PCI Modem<br /> Video Controller (VGA Compatable)</p> <p>Tell me what tools I need to have (I may just have them)<br /> I have Everest Premium for diagostics, but not for recovery.<br /> I have Data Lifeguard Tools Western Digial - someone handed it to me</p> <p>Hirens 8.5 but don't have the software to unpack in, some weird uha thingy (not sure) - </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37504 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:18:07 +0000 raphoenix 37504@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>This is where it gets "Dicey" as I don't know the extras you purchased in your machine.</p> <p>=====If your restore DVDs have Drivers on them, load those=======.</p> <p>I would rather you get a LAN connection to the net first on the Tosiba before we just start throwing driver updates in and BEFORE trying to update the Bios.</p> <p>Your Mother Board Chipset is:</p> <p>Ali M1672 + M1535 Chipset</p> <p>Now you must install 2.07 MB driver.</p> <p>I don't see it on the Toshiba site but it might be included in the display driver.</p> <p>I did find it here:</p> <p><a href='http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/215835/ali-chipsets-integrated-driver-2.07-windows-98se-me-2000-xp-free-download.html'>http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/215835/ali-chipsets-integrated-driver-2.07-windows-98se-me-2000-xp-free-download.html</a></p> <p>Have you gone to Device Manager and checked the devices that have a RED X OR YELLOW ! marks ??</p> <p>I KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO BUT I DON'T WANT TO MESS YOUR INSTALLATION UP BECAUSE YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SOFTWARE TOOLS AND OTHER HARDWARE RESOURCES WHICH I HAVE TO RECOVER THE INSTALLATION. </p> <p>DID YOU DOWNLOAD THE MANUAL AND SPECS ON ANOTHER MACHINE ??</p> <p>Post Back.</p> <p>Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/need-how-to-for-reinstall-without-working-dvd-drive/page/2#post-37488 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:43:11 +0000 pdragonfly 37488@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>HI,<br /> Thanks for YOUR patience. I'm ok. The boot.ini is as yours. The cd/dvd drive is G. EandF are partitioned.</p> <p>No choices given as to selecting a windows version.</p> <p>Now for the correct bios, which I'm a little confused at. I've got all the drivers from the toshiba site on usb drive ready to load, just don't want to load them in wrong order.</p> <p>Thanks again,<br /> Carol Ann </p>