Where are the windows installation files

[carlrowley1]

Hello

 

I have a toshiba satellite L300-1BV laptop- with windows vista home premium

The operating system was pre-installed when i bought it, so i do not have any original  installation/setup CDs

 

I only have the HDD recovery CD which i made..

 

So my question is where or how do i get to know the "path" to the windows installation files, so far my searching has come up with nothing, so i take it that they are not on the system.

 

So if they are not on the system do i have to get the original installation/setup CD

[BC_Programmer]

there aren't any... most manufacturers simply plop the recovery partition and a tool for creating recovery discs and call it a day.

I'm using a Toshiba Satellote L300 as well... but I wiped everything and started from scratch with a triple-boot system (XP,XP64, and Vista ultimate)

[carlrowley1]

there aren't any... most manufacturers simply plop the recovery partition and a tool for creating recovery discs and call it a day.

I'm using a Toshiba Satellote L300 as well... but I wiped everything and started from scratch with a triple-boot system (XP,XP64, and Vista ultimate)

OK thanks for that BC_programmer.

I don't suppose you would no anything about this but, i was trying to create a BartPE cd, but this wants the windows installation files.
Would i have the same problem creating a WinPE based CD.

I just wanted to create one of these CDs to add the Acronis true image plugin for the bartPE or either the WinPE, but i am not having much luck if they want the path to the windows installation files.

[Quantos]

If you contact Toshiba they can arrange for the actuall OS disk for you, usually with minnimal fuss.

[carlrowley1]

If you contact Toshiba they can arrange for the actuall OS disk for you, usually with minnimal fuss.

Thanks quantos

Yes i was aware of that, i have been told they normally charge you for this request, but i don't know how much
I will get onto there website and start finding out, as i could do with one anyway.....

[Quantos]

The manufacturers always purport to charge for that.  I've seen anyone charged for it personally. 

If they want your return patronage then they will do what it takes to keep you.

[smeezekitty]

if you anoy them enough they should send it for only shipping charge

[carlrowley1]

if you anoy them enough they should send it for only shipping charge

Just done that now smeezekitty, just have to wait and see what there reply is