Recent content by chipcreep

Okay, I managed to fix it. Not even a virus issue. I jumped the gun posting this.

My Malware Bytes scan showed no malicious items detected. I tried powering down my laptop and powering it back on. When I tried to update Defender, the green bar will start and then stop 1/4 of the way through before giving me a message that says it can't complete due to a connection...

So, for security reasons, I thought I'd change my router password yesterday. Now, I can't get into Windows Update, update Windows Defender, or access anything involving my network settings. I looked around online and saw that this problem can relate to a virus issue. That's why I'm posting...

Okay, so I accessed it. I had to do a weird search in Windows 8 (still getting used to it), but I can get there now. However, in the BIOS, I'm still not able to do what I want to do, which is get rid of the Toshiba logo when I start my laptop and show the POST setup. Any help here?

I googled the steps and you're right. They were close to spot on with the Mike Meyers steps. Probably taking the exams no later than a month.

I guess it depends on if you want to take it out somewhere without having to keep it plugged in it all times.

So, I've been watching CBT Nuggets videos and reading my Mike Meyers A+ book to study for the exams. But I noticed something today when I was studying about printers. The CBT video said the laser printer process had six steps: 1.) Cleaning 2.) Conditioning 3.) Writing 4.) Developing 5.)...

Thanks for the input. I don't know if I'll do all that seeing as its not urgent. Taking out the CMOS battery on my good PC seems risky. I don't have access to a USB keyboard at home but its not a big deal. I just wanted to see the POST and figure out how to access the BIOS. Its frustrating...

Tried both of those, as well. Didn't work. Here's something interesting I found on Toshiba's website, though. NOTE: On Windows 8 operating systems that came preinstalled on the laptop from the factory, the BIOS has been replaced by UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). Weird...

I tried that but it didn't work. It did stay on the splash screen, however, until I let go of the f2 key.

I have a Toshiba Satellite C855D laptop with Windows 8. I'm trying to access the system BIOS so that I can take off the splash screen and to view the POST upon powering up my computer. I can't seem to figure out which function key to tap and I can't find any answers on Google. Help?

Thanks. I might try something else on top of Windows Defender just in case. What do you guys think about Malware Bytes?

I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite laptop with Windows 8. Someone told me that as far as protection goes, Microsoft Essentials would be enough. Well, with Windows 8, its Windows Defender. So, my free 30 day Norton trial is now up and I was wondering if Defender will be enough. Also, I'm...

I asked several times if it was the official exams and if they were included. I, myself, was skeptical about it but they've told me a couple of times that there is a voucher and that it's included. I've already paid and I don't think I can drop out now without losing the money. Also, I...

Absolutely. I'll do what I can to help. I'm still learning the basics of hardware and software but I try to get on here as much as I can.