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    HelP!! missing device manager on Toshiba sat U205

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by RTi, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. RTi

    RTi Newbie

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    I have a Toshiba U205 running XP Pro. It crashed on me a couple of days ago and now I can not access any devices, network driivers etc. I can open up most of my programs and see all my documents etc but can't dowwnload to a back up drive or get on the web. Also no previous system restore points shown. When I access device manager it shows nothing there. Tried too many different fixes with same results. Any ideas before I have to get a new machine (i need to be up and running again quickly for business) Also, in worst case if I get a replacement hard drive of a bigger capacity (200 instead of 100) could I use the Toshiba OE disks to restore. Any help greatly appreciated
     
    RTi, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    what have you tried? did you try the permissions on the Enum key in the registry? Did you check your services to see what is running?
     
    goofball, Feb 25, 2008
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