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    How to make a Vista x64 clean install on Toshiba Satellite A300-1CO?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by arlab, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. arlab

    arlab Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi.

    Just bought a used Toshiba Satellite A300-1CO.

    I want to make a clean install of Windows Vista x64.

    Is there a guide in this forum on how to do that (my main concern are what drivers should I install and the order they should be installed)?

    Thanks.

    Also, where can I see a guides on how to open the laptop for a full clean.
     
    arlab, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. adnaanusa

    adnaanusa Notebook Geek

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    make the recovery disks, i hope the last DVD will have all the drivers and junk applications and few important applications on it. if not go to toshiba website support n first download the drivers for your model. even if u dont have the drivers vista automatically installs most of the drivers that are necessary such as wireless, ethernet, sound, display. which version of vista do u want to install ultimate....

    there is no order to be followed to install drivers. i dont know abt any thread which covers the install guide.

    toshiba provides manuals for the laptop with pics but i dont know whether it provides manual on how to open them, anywayz u dont need a manual to open a laptop just unscrew n u can see the parts n easily identify wat u need to do next
     
    adnaanusa, Aug 11, 2009
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