TOSHIBA ENCORE 2 WT8-B32CNM DRIVERS (OEM)

 TOSHIBA ENCORE 2 WT8-B32CNM DRIVERS (OEM)

Well, well... it seems I finally got my hands on the famous Encore 2, there's many ppl asking me about how to do recoveries and stuffs like that with the Windows 8/8.1 Tablets. Well to be honest it's very simple, is always good to have an image as a back up of your OS (Operative System) just in case something goes wrong in the future.

As always I consider the most important the drivers, because sometimes looking up for them even in the official website could be a pain in the ass, so... to save time and trouble here's a link to the Toshiba Encore 2 WT8-B32CNM specifically (it might work for others as well can't assure that though but give it a try you never know).

As always I make my driver backup with Drivermax (make sure you do the advance installation in order to uncheck the 3rd party apps that comes with this tool and no, I don't get paid by them... I only promote them cz it's a free and easy to use tool) then next, next, next and you know very simple then look up for the Back up folder in order to install them.


DRIVERMAX (DRIVER BACKUP TOOL)

http://www.drivermax.com/


So once you've installed the Drivermax tool get the drivers here:


(TOSHIBA ENCORE 2 WT8-B32CNM DRIVERS)

https://mega.co.nz/#!zlYn0AQD!i3DyJrn9rxXukX6DL6dAofJSNAszn3SS2f1fdgr8l-U


Is always important to keep these safe, so feel free to put them in and SD or in a cloud.


MEGA (CLOUD STORAGE 50 GB FREE)

https://mega.co.nz/#



TOSHIBA ENCORE 2 WT8-B32CNM REVIEW


 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9MShMp0FXM


TOSHIBA ENCORE 2 WT8-B32CNM SPECS:

http://www.cnet.com/products/toshiba-encore-2-wt8-b32cnm-8-atom-z3735g-windows-8-1-with-bing-1-gb-ram-32-gb-ssd/specs/

TOSHIBA SATELLITE A305-S6858 TURNING OFF/BOOT LOOP/ISSUES

TOSHIBA SATELLITE A305-S6858 TURNING OFF/BOOT LOOP/ISSUES

The past few months I've been dealing with a lot of Toshiba A305's models, it's a very popular line but has its flaws as many other models in the market.

A few weeks ago a client brought me one of these models and this one was turning off for a few seconds then coming back trying to upload the system and sometimes even trying to make a recovery from the hard disk. After a few tests I realized there was an issue with the hard disk, it was messed up so after taking out the HDD I turned on the computer and it wasn't turning off anymore it was normal just in the BIOS screen so you might think well it was just a hard disk issue and of course you went out and got a replacement...  but then, guess what!?,


Keep reading it gets better!!!!!...



After getting an HDD replacement I tried to install the OS (Operative System) with different methods, using the Windows original disk, trying to boot it from a USB and nothing, for some reason the controller wasn't communicating properly and it wasn't recognizing the booting files form the USB or the drive, with the HDD, so I decided to try something else by adding an external drive and booting it up from there, the installation started but then the the same issue, the computer was turning off again and the installation didn't complete so when it came back was doing the exact same thing trying to make a recovery and turning off.

Well you should know this is not a power issue, BIOS issue or a hard disk issue (even though in this case the hard disk got messed up), is a controller issue, the controller is not communicating with the hard disk properly which means this motherboard is messed up. This particular model (A350-S6858) has motherboard issues, apparently this one is not as good as other models from the line A305's.

So that being said if the computer shows this behavior means the motherboard is messed up in this case caused the HDD to get messed up as well. Unfortunately when this happens there's only one option and is the replacement of the mother board, you can get one of these on ebay most of these replacements are refurbished or used.

 

Ebay Toshiba Satellite A305-S6858 Motherboard replacement

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XToshiba+Satellite+A305-6858+motherboard+.TRS0&_nkw=Toshiba+Satellite+A305-6858+motherboard+&_sacat=0

Toshiba Satellite A305-S6858 Teardown (Video)

PS: THIS IS NOT THE EXACT SAME MODEL (S6858) BUT THE TEARDOWN IS THE SAME AS THE ONE FOR S6858, A305'S SERIES ARE ALIKE. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_sShArDbnc 

Toshiba Satellite A305-s6858 Specifications

 http://computers.toptenreviews.com/laptops/toshiba/toshiba-a305-s6858-details-24341.htm 

 

  As always if you got any question let me know I'll be glad to help ;) 

 

Toshiba Satellite C55-A5105 Removing Windows 8.1 Installing Windows 7

Toshiba Satellite C55-A5105 Removing Windows 8.1 Installing Windows 7

Yeah, yeah, I know, I know... We all got excited by getting this new laptop from Toshiba but... since there’s no much information on the web regarding this product and how to downgrade it to Windows 7 well… I decided to take the challenge, it took me awhile but...

Guess what!? !!!!...

I figured it out!!! I manage to install all the drivers including the Flash Cards Utility better known as Added Value Package.

Keep reading it gets better! ;P

Probably you hate Windows 8.1 as much as I do, so as soon as I got this laptop I spent many days looking into forums searching for solutions on the web in order to install Windows 7 on it (trying to make a dual-boot machine) but none of them seem to work there was always something missing or just not working properly. So that been said lets get rid of that shitty ass Windows 8.1 because there’s no way to install Windows 7 directly. So don’t waste your time by making a partition on the HDD it won’t work.

So here’s what we’re going to do, first! make a image from the actual Windows 8.1 or just make a driver backup using this tool (the important part are the drivers even though you can get them in the Toshiba site is better getting them this way, (more comfortable)

http://www.drivermax.com/download.htm

Once you install it (Driver Max), make a back up with it, the program is very straight forward so I don’t think anyone will have any problem with it.

Windows 8.1 driver backup:

https://mega.co.nz/#!ml4VBArL!RtXQlcP5Fk2JnuPTCR8ZV8SQDOfX370XdKyRxIDI1ug

Once you’ve done the driver backup put them in a USB flash just keep them safe!.

Make sure you install the latest BIOS V1.40 for your computer WHILE STILL HAVING THE WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALLED ON YOUR MACHINE because this update will allow you to change from UEFI to CS BOOT or better known as “Legacy” (so you can make the Windows 7 installation on your computer because the previous versions got no option to switch it to CS BOOT) otherwise you won’t be able to install Windows 7 because the UEFI is some kind of validation for Windows 8.1 so they basically want to force you to use Windows 8.1 only in this machine.

You can get the latest BIOS (V1.40) Update here:

THIS IS ONLY FOR WINDOWS 8.1 ONLY! SO WE NEED TO MAKE THE UPDATE ON THE BIOS FIRST OTHERWISE WE WON’T BE ABLE TO UPDATED IT THROUGH WINDOWS 7.

http://www.toshiba.co.uk/innovation/download_bios.jsp?service=UK

You can learn more about the UEFI here:

http://www.uefi.org/

Here’s how to access the BIOS:

http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Windows-8-8-1-Knowledge-Base/How-To-Enter-the-system-BIOS-or-UEFI-in-Windows-8/ta-p/329292

The thing is if you change the settings from the BIOS from EUFI to CS BOOT then it won’t let you access the Windows 8.1 when you restart your machine, so here’s the tricky part. You’ll need a Windows 7 copy after changing from UEFI to CS BOOT then you can begin your Windows 7 installation, yeah but don't get that excited is not that easy!!!! in order to install it you’ll need to delete the Windows 8.1 partitions completely from the HDD, use the Windows 7 tool to delete the partitions on the HDD then format it, once you do that is when you can start installing Windows 7 the right way.

Here's a video about how to make a clean installation (Windows 7):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mME9VLT7-xw

 

After the deletion (recovery, System reserve, etc.) start the Windows 7 installation it will install normal, as always.

You may ask yourself why do I have to delete the whole thing? (Windows 8.1) well it has a security that makes a validation that is in fact a Windows 8.1 copy (that’s why the UEFI thing) it works directly so automatically will look for it so the Windows 8.1 can boot up.

Ok here’s the other tricky part! you’ll love this one!!! the thing about installing the Windows 7 is that it will recognize almost everything but you’ll need to get this driver for the USB 3.0 so this one is the key for the rest of the installation but!!! guess what!?!?!?!.

It won’t recognize any USB port, so you’ll need to burn it into a CD or a DVD (the 3.0 USB driver) because is the only thing that it will work on the computer is the DVD drive so, if you have another computer burn the driver into a CD or a DVD then install it on the laptop.

USB 3.0 driver here:

https://mega.co.nz/#!u9xQELrY!pZacJ-7q1Mf5wmkfIMbClsAvqWmYq5MOpVIB9rBYWCk

Once you’ve download the Windows 7 drivers just restore them by using Driver Max tool, go to “restore” and look up for the file (the backup file with the drivers) that’s it wait for the system to restore them and restart the system.  

Here’s the link for the Windows 7 drivers:

https://mega.co.nz/#fm/KgoX2Qxb

After restoring these drivers you should have something like this (I only showed those that are commonly missing)

PDF driver image with driver info after installation (Windows 7):

https://mega.co.nz/#!CtpgwSjR!_OzGXCeDPsDMBiesbS9QwG-WnUJuB9g2hyBvCDz1Xzk

Here's another link with the information, I simplified things for you here, you'll find instructions + Windows 7 drivers (Windows 7 drivers only)  + Driver max tool.

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/741vu57f9753v/Window_7_Drivers_C55-A5105 




Well… that’s pretty much it enjoy your Toshiba Satellite C55-A5105 with Windows 7.

Toshiba Satellite C55-A5105 Specs:

http://www.toshiba.com/us/computers/laptops/satellite/C50/C55-A5105

HP Pavilion g7-1219wm Notebook Sleeping Mode/Hibernate Issues

HP Pavilion g7-1219wm Notebook Issues

 

 

Issues with the sleeping or the hibernate mode

Here's the thing with these computers when you close the lid and open it after a few minutes the screen remains black or just won't turn completely giving you only one option, shut it off by force. 

So I made a few changes in the energy settings for some reason they're not set correctly, this is why this issue is common with these models.  

Here are the steps of what I did:

In the power saver settings change sleep mode to hibernation.
1) Right Click the power icon on your task-bar and select "Power Options".
2) Next to your active/selected Power Option, Click "Change Plan Settings".
3) Click "Change Advanced Power Settings".
4) Under "Power Buttons and Lid", make sure "Lid Close Action" is set to "Hibernation".

If that doesn't work for you then you'll need to replace the CMOS battery, (BIOS battery)

Here's how to do this:

1- Go to ebay and get the battery, you'll find it by the name "CMOS battery" + your model (HP Pavilion g7-1219wm) once you get the replacement is very easy to replace it.

Here's the link to ebay if doesn't work then try by typing it into the search bar.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Pavilion-G6-G7-G7-1000-G7-1075DX-1002-1139-1150-1200-1300-2000-Cmos-Battery-/201124313227?pt=US_Motherboard_Components&hash=item2ed3f1788b
 

Here's a video of how to tear down your HP Pavilion g7-1219wm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaH4GLDHgms



 

Specs: 

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c02974952 

ASUS M4N68T-M V2 AM3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025/nForce 630a Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

ASUS M4N68T-M V2 AM3 NVIDIA Geforce 7025

Asus mother boards sometimes they don't want to recognize some components (monitor, video drivers don't work correctly or anything like it) so that will take you to think that could be the drivers right?.

So you install them again and again and for some reason the PC still won't recognize them. Well you may also think that the mother board it's messed up, the monitor, or maybe the cable, etc...

Well here's the deal with Asus mother boards, they need to have a full battery in order to operate correctly, if the battery is low then he will stop recognizing a few components when you turn it on. So make sure to check that out first.

well first things first unplug your PC, make sure to get a piece of plastic a hard one so you can remove the old battery (because sometimes it could be hard to take it out) wait a few seconds (like 15-20 secs. just to make sure the Bios will start fresh) then insert your new battery and that should do the trick automatically will recognize every component in your machine.

ASUS M4N68T-M V2 AM3 SPECS HERE: (OFFICIAL SITE)

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M4N68TM_V2/#specifications

Installing Visual Studio 2010 RC1 on XP SP3

Installing Visual Studio 2010

After a few hours with a friend we finally figured it out!.

Here's the problem with Windows XP and this entry, the developer forgot a huge detail. The "boot.ini" is not the one with the program (Visual Studio) is the one on the PC the one in the "C:/" so... go to my computer add search "boot.ini" and look up for the one located in the C:/ then open it with note pad (right click open with: note pad) make sure you make a back up of the original one (In case that you mess it up) so now that you got your copy with the original code, edit it with this one here.

Original Thread: 

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/psiman/archive/2010/03/02/installing-visual-studio-2010-rc1-on-xp-sp3.aspx  

THE CODE THAT YOU GOING TO USE IN ORDER TO INSTALL VISUAL STUDIO 2010. 

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS

[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /fastdetect
/NoExecute=AlwaysOff



After installing Visual Studio 2010. make sure that you rewrite the "boot.ini" file with the original code!!!!

DON'T FORGET THIS!!!! so once you're done with the installation paste the original code in the file.

HERE'S THE ORIGINAL CODE

[boot loader]
timeout=30 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS

[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /NoExecute=optin /fastdetect



SAVE IT AND YOU'RE GOOD TO GO!. NJOY!

Acer Aspire V5-571 Windows 8 (64 Bit not upgraded) Connection Problems

Well, I received a call from a friend last night he was having some problems with this model Acer Aspire V5-571. The issue was a connection problem he was using his phone as a hotspot, ok first things first Windows 8 we all know is a pain in the ass but there's a few stuffs that still pretty standard, so the thing is that many updates for most of these PCs mess things up so I'll suggest that you "turn this off" (Automatic Updates).

If you don't know how to get the setting to connect to your network here's a video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bh3NiJGIwI

What to do to solve this? if the card recognizes the network but does not connect you must look up for the right driver for your wireless card and Bios, you can get them from the manufacturer.

Here's the link:

http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers

After getting them remove the security from your router or your phone (the password) leave it open, for some reason some times the security certificates from most of these devices (router or phone) give troubles to the OS and eventually won't let the card connect to the router or phone.

Well here's first step, install the latest Bios update, second install the wireless card driver, third reboot, fourth step go to the windows network option and delete the profile of this connection (the one with the password which allows you to connect to your router or phone) the wireless card must be turned off. Try to connect this way to the router or phone (with open connection) if it works then you just set again your router or phone password and then do the same thing, but this time put the password and then hit connect on your PC.

I always recommend to do most of these updates manually and always but always create a "restore point on your PC" just in case that things get messed up you can restore your PC and run it without problems.