Asus recovery. unable to use f9 key or recovery cd.

Your system probably has a 'recovery partition', which you can load by pressing one of the function key when you boot your system. One manual for an asus m50 series says that you need to press the f9 key at bootup and follow instructions, though this may not work with your particular model. Of course, depending on what options your recovery software has, this may overwrite any important documents currently on your system. I'd consider booting off of a live linux cd like 'puppy linux', then use a usb drive to backup any important documents on the hard drive before 'restoring' the operating system.

Yes, press F9 repeatedly key as soon as you see the Asus screen when first booting up. Instructions are at the following link:

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Try this 2 options:
During the boot press "f9" key the other option is "Alt" plus "f9" keys simultaneously.
this will bring hidden recovery partition so you can restore your laptop as new again

hit f10 at star up

Is F9 the correct key? It could be any one of the F1 thru F12 keys. You have to turn the computer off, then turn it on and immediately start hitting the F? key repeatedly to get into the Recovery.

Recovery might be in your program list. Click Start/Programs and look for any reference to Recover. It might also be in one of the ASUS folders in the program list.

Get onlineand got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "ASUSSupport" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before Support). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operatingsystem when requested. Look for Manuals and Documents. Search the manual for Factory Reset or Recovery and follow the instructions.

Common keys for boot menu, BIOS and/or recovery are F1,F2 F9-F12 or del. It should list which is for what on your specific computer as it boots. Boot Menu is usually F9 or F10

This computer should have what is referred to as a "Recovery Partition". Essentially, it is a section of the hard-drive that holds all of the files that were originally on the computer. When you first turn the laptop, repeatedly tap the F9 key. It should bring you to the recovery wizard which, if you follow the dialog boxes, will allow you to set it back to factory defaults.

What driver is missing? When you bootup, try hitting the F9 key repeatedly, it should boot into recovery console. Also, try F4 if that does not work. For windows XP, you will need the restore CD. For Vista and 7, you can do a repair of the OS through the recovery console. Will the computer boot? Are you sure that it is a Windows OS driver that is missing?

Easiest and best way is to recover using the factory image on hidden partition of the Eee PC 900.
Recover System from Hidden Partition:
1. Less process required than using Recovery CD.
2. Faster speed. Entire process can be done in 15 minutes.
3. Ease of Use. No need for optical drive or CD.
How to Recover System from Hidden Paritition?
1. Switch on the notebook. Press [F9] when ASUS logo appeared.
2. Select "Recover"choice. This is also identical to the interface from Recovery CD.
3. Confirm whether to "Recover". Must click "Y"three times to proceed with recovering.
4. After the actions are confirmed, the system will begin "Recover"
5. When Recover process complete, reboot system by holding down Ctrl + Alt + Del keys at once.
6. Microsoft Logo will appear followed by the Windows XP - User Registration Page.