Solved Can't install Windows 8 on Toshiba c850d oem windows 8

[theog]

Thanks for that. Could I put a different operating system on my laptop until I get back to the UK and get toshiba recovery disks.
Thanks Andrew

£80
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit DVD - OEM - Service Pack 1 | GFC-02050

£73
Microsoft Windows 8 DVD - 32 Bit - OEM | WN7-00367

 

[tamlynne2]

Thanks but why windows 8 32 bit oem?
Could I install ubuntu-12.10 and when I get recovery disks I can go back to windows 8 oem. I guess if I install ubuntu-12.10 the windows 8 repair will not work at all.
Thanks Andrew

 

[znod]

I guess if I install ubuntu-12.10 the windows 8 repair will not work at all.
Thanks Andrew

Right

 

[tamlynne2]

Ok so I should to with repair disk from another windows 8 64bit uefi computer first. If that fails I can put ubuntu-12.10 on and when I get toshiba recovery disks I can go back to windows 8 oem? Is it allowed for you or someone else to give me a download link for a windows 8 repair disk which I can then burn to cd on my windows 7 32 bit laptop and try repair windows 8? Thanks Andrew

 

[theog]

Ok so I should to with repair disk from another windows 8 64bit uefi computer first. If that fails I can put ubuntu-12.10 on and when I get toshiba recovery disks I can go back to windows 8 oem? Is it allowed for you or someone else to give me a download link for a windows 8 repair disk which I can then burn to cd on my windows 7 32 bit laptop and try repair windows 8? Thanks Andrew

There are no legal download links.

 

[znod]

Ok so I should to with repair disk from another windows 8 64bit uefi computer first. If that fails I can put ubuntu-12.10 on and when I get toshiba recovery disks I can go back to windows 8 oem?

repair disc, yes. ubuntu, yes. On the other matter, as said, I am not sure. theog would know for sure in all likelihood.

a windows 8 repair disk which I can then burn to cd on my windows 7 32 bit laptop and try repair windows 8? Thanks Andrew

I think that finding someone, say, at a university (as mentioned) to share one with you or getting one posted to you, as theog mentioned, is your best bet--really your only bet.

 

[znod]

when I get toshiba recovery disks I can go back to windows 8 oem?

Note that theog posted one, or more, links referencing Toshiba recovery. I suspect that your answer is in the link(s). I haven't checked the link(s) out. Note that if the answer is positive, then that outcome might be viewed as being consistent theog posting this option for you:

"£73
Microsoft Windows 8 DVD - 32 Bit - OEM | WN7-00367."

 

[alphanumeric]

Did you change the boot order/boot device setting in the BIOS so the laptop is set to boot from the DVD drive instead of the hard drive?

 

[tamlynne2]

Hi, Thanks for replies. Just a few more things I want to clear. I never get uefi as soon in link http://www.eightforums.com/attachme...ws-8-windows-7-windows-8-downgrade-006-sb.png when trying to boot into windows 8 dvd in secure mode on or off speed fast or normal and with bios set as csm or uefi. Wether I use a dvd or bootable usb flash made via diskpart. I'm now trying to downgrade to windows 7. Why doesn't it show uefi bootable when I hit f12 to boot order? Thanks Andrew

 

[znod]

Sounds to me like your ISO's/install media do not have UEFI support. See my post #10. Don't know why not on the f12 thing. Are you going back to Win7 permanently? In not, then why bother to try to install under UEFI? You are having too much trouble with UEFI? It may not be worth your while to install Win7 under UEFI even if going back permanently.

 

[tamlynne2]

Thanks. Now I'm confused big time:- Secure boot off speed normal and set to csm. windows 7 disk booted up and says starting windows with flag above and thats how far it goes?? Tanks Andrew

 

[alphanumeric]

I haven't done a UEFI install in Windows 7 or 8. Not yet anyway, so I can't help you there. I'll wish you some good luck if that will help though.

 

[theog]

Post one

Have tried switching off secure boot. No good. Switch of fast boot. No good. Switch off Uefi, just boots to windows 8 logo with circle thing going around. Have tried from USB flash same problem. Please could someone help me out?

Post two

You will need to reset the UEFI/BIOS firmware back, for the Disc's to work.

To boot a Windows 8x64 DVD in UEFI mode.

 

[tamlynne2]

Thanks. Right I have installed ubuntu 12.10 and laptop is running perfect. So that proves the bios is stopping me installing any windows system. I have now setup vmplayer and have setup windows 8 pro on there. Will i be able to get my oem key from bios that way and could i make a recorvery disks through vmplayer running windows 8? Thanks Andrew

 

[theog]

As you have installed Linux, the Recovery disc would be of not use.


You can order Toshiba Recovery disks from here:

https://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/serviceUnitVerification.jsp

 

[tamlynne2]

Hi Thanks for all the replies. I have an update:- I have managed to install windows 8 by doing 1 thing in the bios and I have tried it 4 times now.
Secure boot:- enabled. Boot speed:- Fast. UEFI enabled. With this you CAN NOT install windows 8 on this Toshiba laptop.
I had to disable internal pointing device to get the laptop to boot windows 8 disc and install it. The 1 problem is I don't have a working touchpad only usb mouse and if I try enable it the laptop WILL NOT boot. Confused. Any ideas. I'm using the laptop now. Thanks Andrew
PS Is there a way that I can install touchpad drivers on install disc before it tries to boot up?

 

[theog]

I had to disable internal pointing device to get the laptop to boot windows 8 disc and install it. The 1 problem is I don't have a working touchpad only usb mouse and if I try enable it the laptop WILL NOT boot. Confused. Any ideas. I'm using the laptop now. Thanks Andrew
PS Is there a way that I can install touchpad drivers on install disc before it tries to boot up?

That is a hardware problem, not a software driver problem, as windows will boot with/outwith touchpad drivers.

Return to Retailer for Replacement or Repair.

 

[tamlynne2]

Thanks for that. Not what I wanted hear but hey. Could it be a bios problem? Thanks Andrew

 

[tamlynne2]

Ok so I solved the problem. The touchpad was not attached to motherboard correctly hence not been able to install windows 8. All sorted now. Thanks to all that helped. Andrew

 

[theog]

You are welcome.