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Thread ID: 121300	2011-10-19 21:04:00	Laptop and original disks... WIN7	Disco_Dan (16576)	Press F1

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1238643	2011-10-19 21:04:00	My laptop which I got new did not come with any disks to re-install the OS . How do I go about it? Laptop is ASUS K52F running Win7 Is there some way of re-installing everything back to how it was when I first turned it on? Or do I have to contact Microsoft and get a disk sent out? This is the first computer I have owned that does not have a Windows OS disk with it - what's going on?	Disco_Dan (16576)
1238644	2011-10-19 21:10:00	Most laptops haven't shipped with a 'normal' OS disk for years now. They generally have a recovery partition, and some software on the notebook to burn disks to recover the notebook to it's factory state. A standard OEM Win7 disk will work with the key on the bottom of the laptop though.	wratterus (105)
1238645	2011-10-19 21:12:00	Your laptop most likely has a restore partition on the hard drive to reinstall the OS. It should have come with a manual/instructions on how to do this. If you're lucky, you may be able to create a restore DVD from it and use that instead to reinstall. Failing that, I'd contact Asus and see if they can send out a disc.	autechre (266)
1238646	2011-10-19 21:22:00	I like the idea of using an OEM Win7 disk - would it have to be the exact same version of Win7 that I already have? Could I download one from somewhere and use my own key? There appears to be mention of a 'restore partition' located in the manual - however I cannot find it within Windows. There are two partitions C: which has windows on it and D: which is huge and was blank when I first got the laptop. Ideally I would like to wipe the HDD and just have one partition then fresh install Win7 onto it. Why on earth do they split the drive up like this?	Disco_Dan (16576)
1238647	2011-10-19 21:39:00	Why on earth do they split the drive up like this? Just absolute stupidity by some manufactures (listening are we VAIO etc ??) :badpc: a huge issue when HD's are smaller . If you search this forum you'll find links to download MS Cd's from legit sources, only download from MS or Digital River, otherwise you may get some bogus CD(ISO) that been 'altered' to make it 'better' (or a beta version) Asus might have a recovery partition or recovery option, you'l need to google to find out how to access it, can be different for different models . Some also have a prog loaded to make the recovery CD's, too late now of course ??	1101 (13337)
1238648	2011-10-19 21:51:00	Thank you, I will do a search and see if I can find a suitable ISO download. Yes there is a program to create a recovery disk however that is pretty pointless to do now like you said. The manual is pretty vague too - "click on 'recovery partition' and press next" is about it.	Disco_Dan (16576)
1238649	2011-10-19 21:58:00	Most vendors these days provide an application to make recovery disks. However if ASUS does not, then install EASEUS Todo Backup and use the disk imaging option. I usually backup to an external hard drive splitting the image into DVD sized chunks. These chunks can be written to DVD for safe keeping. With the same software you will be able to create a boot disk to enable you to restore your backup to a new disk.	AvonBill (11358)
1238650	2011-10-19 22:08:00	Thank you for your replies. I located the ISO image for my version of windows. Once I back up my files I plan to burn it to DVD then wipe off the partitions then install a fresh copy of Win7. This time I am hoping to avoid all the Asus programs that still continue to bug me and only install the ones I need (drivers, facial recognition login etc). Having two partitions has been quite annoying, my C: drive is forever maxing out and running out of space. I keep transfering stuff over to the D: drive but then I will click on my documents and each time I have to tell it to point to D: I know it could be fixed but that plus Google Chrome still playing up has got me fed up! Besides I used to quite enjoy re-installing XP every 6 months to keep things fresh! Win7 has been remarkably stable on this machine. Well at least until very recently - few glitches in programs and the other day I got the blue screen of death and it restarted on me!	Disco_Dan (16576)
1238651	2011-10-19 22:26:00	I did look up the partitions in Device Manager but it only shows C: and D: - could not find a 'hidden' restore partition. Is there a program or command line that would show it?	Disco_Dan (16576)
1238652	2011-10-19 22:39:00	Grab Easeus partition manager (download.cnet.com) for that. pretty sure hitting f9 during POST is supposed to boot the recovery partition on Asus notebooks. You can download the correct .iso from here (techpp.com). Get one of the Sp1 isos. Bear in mind any Win7 key works with 32 and 64 bit, so get whichever you want, generally 64bit is the way to go these days. If you are currently running 32bit, just make sure all your devices (webcams, printers, etc) have 64 bit drivers. :thumbs:	wratterus (105)
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