Solved Factory Reset does not work after windows 8.1 upgrade

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Hi, i'm new here.

So I have recently obtained an ASUS X45CP pre-installed with Windows 8

then I saw this thing at Microsoft website about windows 8.1 and I thought about upgrading

(which now I deeply regret)

After upgrading I found out that some of the device drivers are not fully supported yet (like the switchable graphics card)

So I thought of rolling back the laptop to factory settings and unfortunately windows 8.1 got that, too.

I've read various topics about that (mostly here), none of which I could follow to solve my problem.

Help?

I did not find install.wim but here is a screenshot where the boot.wim is, I believe it's an important part on this process

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
You're kind of hosed unless you created an 8 recovery flash/usb drive before upgrading. There is no ASUS program on your laptop for recovery? I have this on Acer:

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
You're kind of hosed unless you created an 8 recovery flash/usb drive before upgrading. There is no ASUS program on your laptop for recovery? I have this on Acer:

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I searched but none came up, I'm being bothered by this for a week now and tried all options I can do

I have not created a recovery usb since the store said I can factory reset by pressing F9 after restarting.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
So does F9 work? You have to tap it very quickly on reboot.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer V3 771G-6443
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer VA70_HC (U3E1)
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 (800 MHz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD4000 + GeForce GT 730M
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Generic PnP Display on Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 GB
    ADATA SSD SP900 128GB
    PSU
    90 watt brick
    Mouse
    Bluetooth
    Antivirus
    Comodo
    Other Info
    Asus RT-AC56R dual-band WRT router (Merlin firmware). Intel 7260.HMWWB.R dual-band ac wireless adapter.
So does F9 work? You have to tap it very quickly on reboot.

it did and it shows:

Continue to windows 8

Troubleshoot

Turn off your PC


I tried several solutions on Troubleshoot

Refresh: hard drive locked. Unlock the drive and try again

Reset: required partition is missing

Advanced: system restore does not list day before I upgraded to windows 8.1

EDIT: I saw this link http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5132-recovery-drive-create-usb-flash-drive-windows-8-a.html

would that work if I booted from the flash drive?

the [Copy from recovery partition] shows and says I need at least 16GB which is about the size of the recovery partition on this pc

MORE EDIT: The recovery flash drive would not work. However, I found another option right here http://www.asus.com/supportonly/ASUS_Backtracker/
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Great news, I have successfully restored my device to factory defaults!

To anyone having this problem, just download ASUS Backtracker and have a flash drive of at least 16GB in size :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Dear All,
I am also facing similar problem on my Sony Vaio T series UltraBook,
I have upgraded the operating system from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 :cry:six months before.
now I am trying to perform Factory restore It says " required drive partition is missing"

Browsed this Thread extensively and set the correct recovery partition using Reagentc Tool.
but no help, seems SIW2 Tool is the best choice to recovery Windows 8.
But all the download links are broken, Will someone please share the new links for the tool.

Also I am downloading KYHI's recovery enviroment, I am not sure how does it works
will give it a try.

Thanks SIW2 and KYHI, you guys are doing preety good job.:thumb:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 98 - 8.1, DeepIn
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
right click start flag > command prompt(admin)
type> diskpart
type> select disk 0
type> list volume

You will see a lot of volumes without drive letters assigned.. Find the 10-20GB volume number

type> select volume # (# being the volume number without a drive letter)
type> assign letter=R

You can now browse thru R and find Install.wim or Install.swm(s) - those are your Factory recovery Images..

Note: Assuming the install* file(s) are on "R" and in a folder called "RecoveryImage"
Note: Change "drive letter" and "folder name" to suit your system setup

type> Reagentc /Setosimage /Path R:\RecoveryImage /Target C:\Windows /Index 1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
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