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Retired_at_55 · 18 July 2018 at 8:53PM

EveryWhere wrote: »

Actually, you weren't going to use those Recovery DVDs, as they only install Windows 8 and not 8.1. In addition it also installs all of the the unnecessary Toshiba software that contributes to the slowing down of your machine.
We were to install Windows 8.1 Update 3 by utilising the Win8.1_EnglishInternational_x64 DVD

Seems that you jumped the gun a bit.

Put the old HDD in the caddy. It can only slot in one way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVGVUZBTja8

Oh - so sorry - I really did jump the gun. Can it be remedied at all? I'll put the old HDD in the caddy once I have learned from your YouTube link.

I have everything you suggested stored safely. Will post again tomorrow, thank you very much.

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Retired_at_55 · 18 July 2018 at 9:16PM

Retired_at_55 wrote: »

Oh - so sorry - I really did jump the gun. Can it be remedied at all? I'll put the old HDD in the caddy once I have learned from your YouTube link.

I have everything you suggested stored safely. Will post again tomorrow, thank you very much.

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I'm back much quicker than I thought, EveryWhere, as your YouTube link was easy to follow. I have put the old HDD in the caddy and I'll be grateful to know what to do next, thanks.

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EveryWhere · 18 July 2018 at 9:41PM

Retired_at_55 wrote: »

Oh - so sorry - I really did jump the gun. Can it be remedied at all? I'll put the old HDD in the caddy once I have learned from your YouTube link.

I have everything you suggested stored safely. Will post again tomorrow, thank you very much.

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It can be remedied. Since you will have to update to Windows 8.1 at some point in the near future, it makes sense to perhaps have a go at clean installing it now.
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clean-install-windows-8-or-8-1-2626254

Use the method shown by grumpycrab to boot from the Windows 8.1 DVD.

Retired_at_55 · 18 July 2018 at 11:05PM

EveryWhere wrote: »

It can be remedied. Since you will have to update to Windows 8.1 at some point in the near future, it makes sense to perhaps have a go at clean installing it now.
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clean-install-windows-8-or-8-1-2626254

Use the method shown by grumpycrab to boot from the Windows 8.1 DVD.

I have done that just now and from PC Settings I have Windows 8.1 - it seemed to take a lot less time than when I installed Windows 8 with the three Recovery Media DVDs. The W8.1_English_x64.iso was just one DVD.

I really would never have managed any of this without all the great help received.

What should I do with the Caddy now that the old HDD is in it - please?

I'll log off soon and, tomorrow, will enjoy my new system - thank you again.

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EveryWhere · 19 July 2018 at 9:54AM

Retired_at_55 wrote: »

I have done that just now and from PC Settings I have Windows 8.1 - it seemed to take a lot less time than when I installed Windows 8 with the three Recovery Media DVDs. The W8.1_English_x64.iso was just one DVD.

I really would never have managed any of this without all the great help received.

What should I do with the Caddy now that the old HDD is in it - please?

I'll log off soon and, tomorrow, will enjoy my new system - thank you again.

Retired at 55

Their may be some Drivers that you need to install if you ran a clean install of Windows 8.1.
When you type Device Manager into the Search function, you may see something like this;

If that is the case we'll need to install the appropriate Drivers. Drivers are software that acts as a translator between the hardware and the operating system.

The old HDD contains your personal data. It's just a matter of attaching it to the Toshiba via the supplied USB cable and navigating around using Windows Explorer to the folders that contain your pictures, documents and even email back-up etc
If it's like this; New-2-5-SATA-to-USB-Cable.jpg_350x350.jpg

New-2-5-SATA-to-USB-Cable.jpg_350x350.jpg

The plug with the short cable supplies extra power. So plug both into the laptop. The other goes to the external caddy.

Machine speedier?

Retired_at_55 · 19 July 2018 at 10:34AM

EveryWhere wrote: »

Their may be some Drivers that you need to install if you ran a clean install of Windows 8.1.
When you type Device Manager into the Search function, you may see something like this;

If that is the case we'll need to install the appropriate Drivers. Drivers are software that acts as a translator between the hardware and the operating system.

The old HDD contains your personal data. It's just a matter of attaching it to the Toshiba via the supplied USB cable and navigating around using Windows Explorer to the folders that contain your pictures, documents and even email back-up etc
If it's like this;

The plug with the short cable supplies extra power. So plug both into the laptop. The other goes to the external caddy.

Machine speedier?

I'll get on with that, thanks EveryWhere. I noticed in Devices and Printers that the icon for my W 8.1 laptop has a yellow triangle with black exclamation mark - troubleshoot. - 'Unknown device - no driver.' I tried clicking and following 'troubleshooting' but I was not able to find what to do about it. (edit ......) - I have just followed as above under 'other devices' and it is there as unknown right enough.

I'll follow your directions to see if a driver can be found would you let me know how to do it, please?

Yes - the machine is very much speedier and I'm so pleased, thanks. My head is spinning a bit with all this although it's a great learning experience and so, good to have all this excellent forum help.

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EveryWhere · 19 July 2018 at 12:09PM

Retired_at_55 wrote: »

I'll get on with that, thanks EveryWhere. I noticed in Devices and Printers that the icon for my W 8.1 laptop has a yellow triangle with black exclamation mark - troubleshoot. - 'Unknown device - no driver.' I tried clicking and following 'troubleshooting' but I was not able to find what to do about it. (edit ......) - I have just followed as above under 'other devices' and it is there as unknown right enough.

I'll follow your directions to see if a driver can be found would you let me know how to do it, please?

Yes - the machine is very much speedier and I'm so pleased, thanks. My head is spinning a bit with all this although it's a great learning experience and so, good to have all this excellent forum help.

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Does the Toshiba have Internet access?

You should run this; https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/detect.html and follow the instructions to see which Drivers are offered to you. Let me know which it offers before installing the Drivers offered.

EveryWhere · 19 July 2018 at 12:43PM

Once we have ascertained which Intel Drivers are to be installed, we'll go forward with finding and installing any other Drivers.

Info here;

http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/install-20130926143548.zip

You may need to download, un-zip and install numbers; 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 & 13 using the link below and the details of your Toshiba device....beginning with Portables

http://www.toshiba.co.uk/support/drivers/laptops/

We'll see.

This post for reference only, as the Drivers are listed below.

EveryWhere · 19 July 2018 at 12:45PM

Retired_at_55 · 19 July 2018 at 12:58PM

Thanks, EveryWhere. I have internet access on the Toshiba (on it just now.)
I have Microsoft Office 2007, Firefox Browser and Thunderbird for email - I have been using them and everything is so much faster than before - thank you.

The HP printer icon is there although I have not tried printing yet. Something is updating. I'll wait until it finishes and follow through on the links you have given.

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