[header] How to reset a toshiba laptop [title] Backup all personal data to an external usb drive or cloud storage service prior to resetting your toshiba laptop. [step] Resetting your computer will wipe and erase all personal data. [title] Power off your laptop and remove any external peripherals such as a mouse and usb drives. 
[title] Connect your toshiba laptop to a power source. [title] Power on your laptop and press the f12 key repeatedly until the boot menu screen appears.