Special Features - Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-D Series User Manual

TOSHIBA
Maintenance Utility
Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)
Intel® PTT
You might not have all the software listed in this section depending on the
model you purchased.

Special features

The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are
advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use.
Access each function using the following procedures.
User's Manual
TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility is provided to
erase the internal storage drive (HDD or SSD).
This utility allows you to delete all data and
partitions, and also overwrite all sectors on the
internal storage drive.
If there is an external hard disk drive connected
to your computer, it can also be erased.
However, if you do not want to delete the data
from the external hard disk drive, disconnect it
from your computer.
To access this utility:
1. Go to (Settings) and click Update &
security -> Recovery.
2. Click Restart now under Advanced
startup.
3. Click Troubleshoot -> TOSHIBA
Maintenance Utility.
If you select the deletion method and continue
with the operation, you will lose all data (including
the operating system and recovery partition) on
the internal storage drives. Make sure that you
have already created recovery media if you want
to use the computer after erasing your hard disk
drive(s).
The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a security
encryption device for the internal storage.
Trusted Platform Module is provided with some
models. To operate the TPM function, use an
applicable utility.
Intel® PTT (Platform Trust Technology) is a
security function for the internal storage.
Intel® PTT is provided with some models. To
operate the Intel® PTT function, use an
applicable utility.
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