How to Factory-Restore an ASUS Desktop

Techwalla may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story. Learn more about our affiliate and product review process here.

ASUS desktop computers come with a recovery disc that can restore the computer to its factory settings. The recovery disc formats the hard drive and then reinstalls the operating system, device drivers and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) software.

Advertisement

If a virus has infected the computer, if critical system errors occur when booting Windows, or if you intend to sell the computer to someone else, restoring the computer to its factory state is often the best option.

Video of the Day

Video of the Day

Step 1

Insert the Asus Recovery DVD into the DVD drive. Turn on the ASUS desktop, or restart the PC.

Advertisement

Step 2

Press "F8" at startup to open the boot menu. If Windows 7 begins to load before you can press "F8," restart the PC and try again.

Advertisement

Step 3

Use the directional pad to select "CDROM." Press "Enter" to boot from the disc.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Step 4

Select "Recover System to Entire HD" on the "Hard Disk Information" screen. Click "Yes" to continue.

Advertisement

Step 5

Read the end user license agreement, and then check "I accept." Click "Next." Follow the on-screen instructions to perform a factory restore on the ASUS desktop.

Advertisement

Step 6

Click "OK" when the factory restoration is complete, and then remove the DVD from the disc drive.

Advertisement

Step 7

Boot in to Windows 7 to create a user account, and configure your date, time and regional settings.

Advertisement

Advertisement

references