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Recovering your system
Recovery options on Windows
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Using the system recovery partition
The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s software to its original
working state. Before using the system recovery partition, copy your data les (such as
Outlook PST les) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any
customized conguration settings (such as network settings).
About the system recovery partition
The system recovery partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the
operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your Desktop PC at the factory.
DO NOT delete the system recovery partition, which is the partition without volume label
on Disk 0. The system recovery partition is created at the factory and cannot be restored if
deleted. Take your Desktop PC to an authorized ASUS service center if you have problems
with the recovery process.
Using the system recovery partition:
1. Press <
F9> during bootup.
2. Highlight Windows Setup [EMS Enabled] and press
<Enter>.
3. From the Recover system to a partition screen, click
<Next>.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities.