That is very interesting. [Hold down the zero key while booting; or
press F8]

I am still inclined to think that the answer is wrong, only because I
still believe that a 1.46GB partition is too small to be a factory
restore partition for Vista, but I will give it a try.


- Bobb - wrote:
> If you didn't post this question at
> http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/t5/S...tion/m-p/26285
> you might try this:
>
> " Q. Toshiba doesn't provide a recovery disk with this laptop and I'm sure
> not spending $20 to have a "free" one sent to me. I did notice that there's
> a 1.5 gig hidden type partition on the hard drive. Would this contain the
> recovery information by chance? If so, how do I access it so I can reload
> my laptop?
>
> A. To load the recovery partition, hold down zero when you turn it on. You
> can also go to the recovery environment by tapping F8 when you turn it on
> and going to Repair Your Computer. There will be recovery options there and
> one is Toshiba Recovery Wizard.
>
> If you still need assistance, please feel free to post a new message or
> contact the Toshiba Customer Support Center at 1-800-457-7777. "
>
> "Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:h1k7or$6a6$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Ok, Toshiba A135-s4457.
>>
>> Factory setup.
>>
>> It has a 1.46GB "Eisa Partition" on the hard drive (no drive letter,
>> invisible).
>>
>> What is it?
>>
>> Google search turns up LOTS of people asking this question, lots of
>> speculation (most of it I believe wrong). Does anyone know?
>>
>> It is NOT a "restore partition"; it's too small. The system has a 120GB
>> drive and with NO additional software installed, it's using 34GB. Ok,
>> there is a lot of "crapware", but even using compressed files, it takes
>> about 3GB to 5GB to setup a restore configuration for Vista Home Premium,
>> this is WAY too small to be a restore partition.
>>
>> So, to repeat the question: Anyone know what it is? Apparently, whatever
>> it is, it is quite common (on other Toshiba models as well as on other
>> brands of laptops).
>
>