I have a Toshiba R15 Tablet PC right now and I would like to format it and
start over from scratch. Toshiba did not send a copy of Tablet PC with the
computer, however did attach the authentic product key onto the computer. I
don't have any way to install Tablet PC ed on my computer now. Would
Microsoft send me a copy of the OS? I have also heard that if XP is
installed on the computer, downloading SP2 from windows update will
automatically upgrade to Tablet PC Edition 2005. Is this true? Thanks

No, you can't get a copy of the OS from MS. You should have a way to
recover the original setup from Toshiba, either in a recovery CD or a
partition on the Tablet itself.

If you install XP on the computer, then you'll have XP. The keys won't
match for Tablet PC Edition.

This is one of the big complaints we all have about Tablets, but the drivers
are specific to each Tablet manufacturer and it's most effective for most
users to have one setup.

There are others who have been able to wipe and start over using an MSDN
version, but that is really for developers for testing and not meant for any
production machine.
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"Porsche593" <Porsche593@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EBEAD604-E779-4AC0-A983-07333CEBD6FE@microsoft.com...
>I have a Toshiba R15 Tablet PC right now and I would like to format it and
> start over from scratch. Toshiba did not send a copy of Tablet PC with
> the
> computer, however did attach the authentic product key onto the computer.
> I
> don't have any way to install Tablet PC ed on my computer now. Would
> Microsoft send me a copy of the OS? I have also heard that if XP is
> installed on the computer, downloading SP2 from windows update will
> automatically upgrade to Tablet PC Edition 2005. Is this true? Thanks

The XP SP2 update and Tablet PC Edition 2005 will only install on an
existing operating system, not give you the full thing. You should check
your documentation if you didn't receive the "recovery" CD/DVD set, or
contact Toshiba for the correct instructions on your model if they've opted
to put a "recovery" partition on the hard drive where you need to burn your
own CDs.

Is there a specific issue which is making you want to start over? It may be
more simple to repair the issue, if we had additional information. You
should, however, find out the correct procedure for having the recovery
media available to you.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Porsche593" <Porsche593@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EBEAD604-E779-4AC0-A983-07333CEBD6FE@microsoft.com...
>I have a Toshiba R15 Tablet PC right now and I would like to format it and
> start over from scratch. Toshiba did not send a copy of Tablet PC with
> the
> computer, however did attach the authentic product key onto the computer.
> I
> don't have any way to install Tablet PC ed on my computer now. Would
> Microsoft send me a copy of the OS? I have also heard that if XP is
> installed on the computer, downloading SP2 from windows update will
> automatically upgrade to Tablet PC Edition 2005. Is this true? Thanks

I know at least on the Toshiba M4, you had to create your own recovery CD's
(or DVD)... Check for a software recovery utility somewhere in the start menu.

Actually I do have the recovery CD/DVD from Toshiba. The only reason I am
wanting a fresh copy is because I do not want all the clutter Toshiba packs
onto the computer with their default system restore. I hate the fact that my
Tablet is running 55 processes or more. It only has 512 ram! I just think
it is annoying to have to have all the junk Toshiba throws into the whole
thing and I would rather format my drive and install from scratch so I can
choose what I want on MY computer. I guess I am just ranting after all since
their appears to be no actuall fresh copy of Windows Tablet ED.

In this case, you need to weed out items - carefully - you don't find
necessary to the operation of your Toshiba. There are some which I won't
have on my machine, and those same things are well-liked by others. One,
and I don't know if your system has it installed, is the Sensiva Symbol
Commander. Others can't live without it, but for my usage it trips me up
more often then it really assists. 8-)

One thing you can do to streamline your Tablet PC is go to Start/Run and put
in "msconfig" without the quotes. This runs the System Configuration
Utility. Go to the Startup tab. You will need to drag the little column
dividers wider to read the Command column, but read what is there. You'll
find some necessary items, like TRot, 000THotkey, tabtip, TabUserW, etc.,
which should not be stopped. However, you may spot something is running you
don't need, and can trace down from the command name what those items are
before removing the check mark from the box to prevent them from starting.

Removing the check mark won't uninstall the item, if you later find it has
put a crimp in something you do, but prevents the item from starting when
you boot your system. Also, depending on your usage, you can go into Device
Manager and disable (right-click, Disable - does not uninstall) things like
unnecessary networking hardware you normally don't use. I don't use the
dial-up software, NIC or Bluetooth - primarily on wireless on my LAN - so I
stop those from running.

Cutting down on those items can also have the beneficial result of
increasing your battery time because they aren't causing an active drain.
8-) I have some other tips and tricks on my web site in my signature below.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Porsche593" <Porsche593@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B778D868-52DA-4D47-9824-DADB270FB3E1@microsoft.com...
> Actually I do have the recovery CD/DVD from Toshiba. The only reason I am
> wanting a fresh copy is because I do not want all the clutter Toshiba
> packs
> onto the computer with their default system restore. I hate the fact that
> my
> Tablet is running 55 processes or more. It only has 512 ram! I just
> think
> it is annoying to have to have all the junk Toshiba throws into the whole
> thing and I would rather format my drive and install from scratch so I can
> choose what I want on MY computer. I guess I am just ranting after all
> since
> their appears to be no actuall fresh copy of Windows Tablet ED.