Removing everything and reinstalling Windows | Asus G10AJ specs

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Removing everything and reinstalling Windows

Restoring your PC to its original factory settings can be done using the Remove everything and reinstall option s in PC Settings. Refer to the steps below to use this option.

Back up all your data before using this option.

This process may take a while to complete.

1.Launch the Charm bar.

2.Click Settings > PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery.

3.Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall Windows option. Under this option, click Get Started.

4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the reinstallation and reset process.

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Asus G10AJ manual Removing everything and reinstalling Windows, Launch the Charm bar

Contents

Asus Desktop PC E9390 Revised Edition May Contents Other Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 functions Asus contact information Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission Statement IC Canadian Compliance Statement RF Equipment Notices Safety information Where to find more information Conventions used in this guideAsus websites Asus Local Technical Support Package contents Welcome Getting to know your computer Power button. Press this button to turn on your computer Front panel English Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector Rear panel Microphone port pink. This port connects to a microphone Port Headset Channel LAN port LED indications Status Description Using the Asus Graphics Card on selected models only Setting up your computerConnecting an external monitor To connect an external monitor using the Asus Graphics Card Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connecting the power cord To turn your computer on Turning your computer ON/OFFTurning your computer on Wait until the operating system loads automatically Connecting a USB storage device To connect a USB storage deviceInsert the USB storage device to your computer Connecting microphone and speakers Connecting Headphone and Mic Connecting 2.1-channel Speakers Connecting 4.1-channel Speakers Connecting 5.1-channel Speakers Connecting 7.1-channel Speakers Connecting multiple external displays Setting up multiple displaysTo set up multiple displays Connecting an Hdtv Proper posture when using your Desktop PC To maintain the proper posture Using the memory card reader To use the memory cardInsert the memory card into the card slot Removing an optical disc Using the optical driveInserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc English Set up your DSL/cable modem Wired connectionConnecting via a DSL/cable modem To connect via a DSL/cable modem Connecting via a local area network LAN To connect via a LAN Troubleshooting On Windows Click Applications tabOn Windows ? When using multiple monitors, only one monitor has display Launch the Desktop Mode from the Start screen ? The picture on the Hdtv is distorted On Windows 7, click Computer Right-click , then click Eject from the menu Power Display Audio System Update the Bios Old Bios versionLatest Bios versions If you know how to reinstall Windows 7 / Windows Page Starting for the first time To start for the first time Using Windows 7 desktop Using the Start menuUsing the taskbar Unpinning programs from the taskbar Pinning programs on the Start menu or taskbarUnpinning programs from the Start menu Pinning items on the jumplists Managing your files and folders Using the notification areaUsing Windows Explorer Customizing icons and notifications Arranging your files Exploring files and foldersCustomizing the file/folder view Sorting your files Adding a new folder Restoring your system settingsSetting up a backup Backing up your files Setting up a user account and password Using Windows 7 Action CenterUsing Windows Update Protecting your computer Setting up a user’s password Getting Windows Help and SupportActivating the anti-virus software Windows 8.1 lock screen To start your Desktop PC for the first time Using the Windows UI Start screenWindows apps Hotspots Hotspots on a running app Hotspots on the Start screen From a running app screen From the Start screenWindows apps Customizing apps Working with Windows appsLaunching apps Resizing apps Accessing the All Apps screen Launching the All Apps screenPinning an app on the Start screen Charms bar Launching the Charms bar Inside the Charms bar To use Snap Snap featureUsing Snap Launch an app then press Other keyboard shortcuts To turn your Desktop PC OFF Turning your Desktop PC OFFPutting your Desktop PC to sleep Do any of the following to shut down your Desktop PC Entering the Bios Setup Quickly enter the BiosPress Del during Post Removing a USB storage device WindowsTo remove a USB storage device on Windows Configuring the screen resolution settings To configure the screen resolution settings on WindowsPersonalize Display Change display settings Windows Configuring the Internet connection settingsWired connection Right-click on your LAN and select Click OK when done Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next To configure a static IP network connection Configuring a static IP network connectionWindows Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection To configure a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection Sharing Center Right-click on your LAN and select PropertiesClick Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK Set up a new connection or network Configuring a static IP network connection Wireless connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi network WindowsTo connect to a Wi-Fi network English About the system recovery partition Recovering your systemUsing the system recovery partition Using the Recovery DVD on selected models Windows Resetting your PC To reset your PCSelect Reset your PC Recovering from a system image file Creating a USB recovery driveTo reset your PC by using Recovery DVD To create a USB recovery drive Click Recovery Create a recovery driveLaunch the Control Panel from the All Apps screen Removing everything and reinstalling Windows Launch the Charm bar Asus contact information