For devices equipped with Windows 8, "Reset" returns your device to its out-of-box, factory default conditions (removes your personal files and apps as well reset all settings to defaults). Select Troubleshoot -> TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility -> TOSHIBA Recovery Wizard. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the recovery. Easy job, just removed the bios password on my toshiba satellite L450d-12x, to do so remove Ram cover and Ram modules, then carefully remove label from motherboard underneath where the ram was, there is a 5mm square copper bit that if u look carefully is 2 pieces arranged into a square (it's labelled J1) u just need to short these two pieces.
Step 1: Right-click the Windows button on the taskbar and then choose the Settings option from the menu. Step 2: On the Settings window, click the Update & security option. Step 3: Select the Recovery option from the left panel and then click the Get started button under Reset this PC. Step 4: You will see two options and select one. Keep my files: This option will remove all apps and settings.. 4. Can I restore my Toshiba Satellite laptop to factory settings without a recovery disc? Yes, you can restore your Toshiba Satellite laptop to factory settings without a recovery disc by using the built-in recovery partition. This partition is typically hidden on the hard drive and contains the necessary files for the factory reset process.