Resetting your ASUS mini laptop will erase your personal files, settings, and installed apps, returning it to its factory default state. Here's how to do it:
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Shut down your laptop: Click the Start menu > Power icon > Shut down.
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Enter the Windows Recovery Environment: Turn your laptop back on. As it starts up, repeatedly press the F9 key. This should take you to the Windows recovery environment. If F9 doesn't work, check your ASUS mini laptop's manual for the correct key (it might be Esc, F2, or F12).
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Choose Reset: In the recovery environment, select Troubleshoot > Reset your PC.
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Follow the on-screen prompts: You will be presented with options such as:
- Keep my files: This option removes apps and settings, but keeps your personal files.
- Remove everything: This option removes all of your personal files, apps, and settings. Choose this if you want a completely clean reset.
Select your desired option and follow the subsequent prompts to complete the reset process. Be patient, as this process can take some time.
Important Considerations:
- Back up your data: Before resetting, it's highly recommended to back up any important data to an external hard drive or cloud storage. The reset process will erase everything if you choose the "Remove everything" option.
- Connect to a power source: Ensure your laptop is plugged into a power source throughout the reset process to prevent interruptions.
- Lost product keys: Make sure you have access to the product keys for any software you may need to reinstall after the reset.
