Can I install Windows XP Home Edition from the recovery CD that came with the computer?

Question

Hi everyone:
My computer is a Toshiba Laptop Satellite A70-75 series. It cames with a CD wish says "Recovery and applications / Drivers DVD".

My question is: Can I use that CD in order to restore my laptop's OS as the first day I bought it?

Thanks for your answer!!

Answer 1

No. Your recovery disk will not do a complete install of the Windows XP that was installed on your computer. The recovery disk is only there to replace and repair possible errors that may have come up by replacing or adding other software. It has a list of all original drivers/hardware/applications that came on your computer plus the ability to usually recover your computer if it has a fatal crash and restore it to original status. This restore only works if Windows has not been completely corrupted past the drivers.

Answer 2

there is one distant chance. Goto my laptop and seem to work out what number not hassle-free drives you've on the laptop. once you've a operating laptop or computer, there could be a fix rigidity and also you may fix from there. once you've a operating laptop or computer, then your maximum likey hosed till you'll get an XP operating device disk. Your laptop must have the license code taped onto the case someplace. even as it asks for the license key, use the on your laptop. also, goto the manufactures information superhighway web site and be conscious in case you'll get a fix cd. you may have the capacity to purchase one on your computer.

Answer 3

Yes

Answer 4

You should be able to. Put it in and go for the reinstall option. Be aware that you will lose anything and everythng on there though. If there's anything you want to keep, back it up on disc or external hard drive.
Hang on though, I think the guy above me is right!