I need to know step-by-step how to restore my Eee PC mini notebook back to factory settings.

One way to clear an Asus PC of problems or viruses is to restore it to its original factory settings. This will wipe the computer clean and give you a fresh start. The idea of restoring your laptop may be intimidating, but there is no programming involved. In fact, these laptops are designed to be restored in a short period of time.

Step Turn off the Eee PC. Press the power button or select the shut down option from the computer's main desktop screen.
Step Turn the unit on and press the "F9" when the flash (logo) screen appears. A menu will appear with a list of options to choose from.
Step Select the "Restore Factory Settings" option from the bottom of the list in the menu and type "Yes" when prompted to verify the reset.
Step Press "Enter" when prompted by the computer to reboot the system. Wait a few seconds for the system to reboot.
Step Follow the prompts on screen to accept the licensing agreement and configure your settings.

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http://en.kioskea.net/faq/4162-restore-an-asus-netbook-to-factory-settings

This WEB site will giuide you in restoring your ASUS notebook back to the factory setup.
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If the recovery partition is intact, press F9 during boot up and that will boot into the recovery partition where you can format and restore your computer back to factory default.

reboot and tap F8 as it's booting. select factory restore from that list then follow the prompts. be aware when you do a factory restore all data will be lost so back up your files if you can

Unlike other laptops, Acer laptops integrate a computer management utility called 'Acer eRecovery Management' to create backup of hard drive data, create restore point, reinstall applications & drivers, and reset Acer mini notebook to factory setting.

Step 1: Before starting your Acer laptop, ensure that there is no external storage device attached to it. Now start your laptop.

Step 2: Press 'Alt + F10' when the laptop starts booting, and wait for a moment while Windows loads the reset files.

Step 3: When 'Acer eRecovery Management' window appears, select 'Restore System from factory default' and click 'Next' to continue.

Step 4: Again click 'Next' to reset your Acer laptop. This process will erase all data from your hard disk and reset your Acer mini notebook to original factory settings.

Step 5: Click 'OK' in the notification window to begin the the resetting operation. Now wait while your Acer mini notebook is reset to factory settings.

Tips: You can also create a backup copy of your notebook data before factory reset. Simply click 'Backup' in 'Acer eRecovery Management' window.

If you face any issue with your Acer Notebook, feel free to get expert technical assistance at http://www.vtechsquad.com/acer-support/

Normally for acer machine if you need to do factory restore.. You need to call acer were they will provide a restore disc with all the features that came along with the computer..They might charge you about $15.... So call acer etch support.. They are the best to help you on this

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308041
Try this at the above website..
http://lionpress.wordpress.com/2008/04/26/eeepc-how-to-restore-to-factory-settings/
Or try below...
Try start up in Safe Mode press F8. Choose Safe Mode, when at the choice window, to select either Safe Mode Desktop, then replace that faulty DLL, or better still, do a System Restore, chooses system restore and choose a time before you had the "Problem" and follow instructions. This should get you back.

Master link below. EEEPC restore link

http://www.google.co.nz/search?num=100&hl=en&q=asus+eee+pc+factory+restore&aq=1c&aqi=g1g-c6&aql=&oq=asus+factory+restore&gs_rfai=

secure a factory disk that contains all the orig apps on your laptop


thanks and God bless.

I have the linux version, not sure if you have the windows version or if it really matters. If you are looking to "reformat", you can go with the other suggestions with the USB stick. However, if you are reformatting to get back to the default settings, power on the computer and immediately hold F9. This will bring you to a screen that gives you the option to "restore factory defaults". You will lose all your previous settings, but if you were reformatting anyway, that's probably not a big concern.