Restore an Asus Netbook to factory settings
Asus Netbook possess a restore utility , which is very simple and quick to use.
This restoration is available through a recovery partition, or from the recovery DVD tha, includes a utility for the drivers (external dvd drive will be required). One part will be devoted to restoring from a USB key for those who no longer have the recovery partition, or external DVD drive, but it will still provide the DVD for purchase.
Getting started
Disable Boot Booster
- The option Boost Booster will remove the bios screen at startup Netbookand this option is enabled by default on the purchase.
- Turn so your Netbook normally, and immediately press the F2 key until you reach the Setup Utility, which allows access to the bios options, including Boost Booster.
- Using the arrow keys, move to the Boot tab, then click the Boot Booster option. Press the Enter key, then turn the option to Disabled to disable it.
- Go to the last tab, Exit, and take Exit and save changes.
Restore from the Recovery Partition
- Start your Netbook and press the F9 key on your keyboard until you see a loading screen.
- The restoration program prepares the files needed for the operation.
- A message appears asking if you want to perform the operation, you will lose all files on your machine.
- Confirm by clicking √.
- The restore process is done automatically , without any human intervention.
- At the end of the restoration, the machine will reboot on its own, and make configurations.
- A restart is performed again, and you're on the setup process of Windows , same as the first boot after buying the Netbook.
Notes
Thanks to spe2d for this tip.
This manipulation was made on a EEEpc 1005H.