

Often it's done more for the benefit of the manufacturer than the consumer.

Sometimes this is done to make it more convenient for the user, like having all relevant drivers installed, but you can get these through Windows Update anyway. This is because most manufacturers will install or customize the system in a particular way. Despite running Windows, the installation isn't exactly the same as if you had built the computer and installed the operating system yourself. The first time you booted up your new pre-built computer, you entered a system with factory settings. You'd be forgiven for thinking that returning your computer to factory settings is an entirely clean slate. It's the state that your computer was in when it left the factory. We suggest you send the device back to your local ASUS Service Center for further examination/repair."Factory settings" are exactly what they imply. Note : If error pops up during the process of restore factory setting (e.g stuck at 50%.) and caused recovery failure, it results from the damage in recovery partition. This is the last screen in the sequence before the restore process begins. After clicking this, system will downgrade to Windows 8.1.Īccording to your need, select the appropriate option.Īccording your need, select the appropriate option. * Systems upgraded only from pre-installed Windows 8.1 on a PC with an ASUS recovery partition, you can see the option "Res tore factory settings ". It also reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.Ĭlick "Recovery" then select "Reset this PC". After clicking this, system will downgrade to Windows 8.1.Īccounts, files, settings, ASUS customizations and Windows Store apps will be removed.

If you cannot find the option, it is normal because the specific set of choices available to customers depends on their path to get to Windows 10.įor example: Systems upgraded from pre-installed Windows 8.1 on a PC with an ASUS recovery partition, you can see "Res tore factory settings ". Windows 10 - How to restore the system to factory default settings?
