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"Some files are missing. Your Windows installation media or reovery media will provide these files."

So I've encountered the above message in an attempt to Refresh my laptop. It's an Asus laptop which came pre-installed with Windows 8 that I have updated to Windows 8.1 via the Windows Store several months ago.

How exactly do I acquire said files? I'm quite confused as there are several methods of solving this issue but I'm afraid many of which are for certain systems. I've downloaded called "mediacreationtool.exe" which prompts for a USB drive and states that it would download files, however I am not certain if this will address the issue.

Could anyone point me to the right path?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    Intel i3-3217U
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Mouse
    Razer Orochi
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast
    Other Info
    I like stuff.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
here is what happened your pc came with windows 8 and a windows 8 recovery image.. when it was upgraded to windows 8.1 it broke the link between windows and the recovery image.. Now it you want to recovery your factory windows 8 installation, we can restore the link. and tell reset to reset the factory image.. But it will update again to windows 8.1..

So you are just better off using that tool to download windows setup media and just install windows 8.1 and completely bypass windows 8... You will need to go the MFG's website and also download the drivers for your system.. Install win 8.1 install system drivers, download windows update, and then you can create a "custom refresh image" to use for recovery and reset..
 

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
KYHI said:
here is what happened your pc came with windows 8 and a windows 8 recovery image.. when it was upgraded to windows 8.1 it broke the link between windows and the recovery image.. Now it you want to recovery your factory windows 8 installation, we can restore the link. and tell reset to reset the factory image.. But it will update again to windows 8.1..

So you are just better off using that tool to download windows setup media and just install windows 8.1 and completely bypass windows 8... You will need to go the MFG's website and also download the drivers for your system.. Install win 8.1 install system drivers, download windows update, and then you can create a "custom refresh image" to use for recovery and reset..
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One question though, will the bootable software from the media tool allow me to just refresh? I don't plan on factory resetting.
Ztruker said:
First, make sure everything you don't want to lose is backed up.
Next, create the Windows 8.1 ISO for the version you have, forget about Windows 8, the 8.1 will install using the embedded Windows 8 key.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/18309-windows-8-windows-8-1-iso-download-create.html

Clean Install using the DVD or flash drive you create from the ISO.
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Sounds good, thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    Intel i3-3217U
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Mouse
    Razer Orochi
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast
    Other Info
    I like stuff.
You can not refresh or reset unless you create a recovery image or. custom refresh image...
Right after you install windows, drivers and update.. create a clean system custom refresh image,

add all your other stuff..
Now when you do a reset or refresh it refers back to the clean install custom image..

basicly, Unless the recovery tool has an image (.wim) file to refer to, it will not R or R

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3610-refresh-windows-8-create-use-custom-recovery-image.html
 

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
KYHI said:
You can not refresh or reset unless you create a recovery image or. custom refresh image...
Right after you install windows, drivers and update.. create a clean system custom refresh image,

add all your other stuff..
Now when you do a reset or refresh it refers back to the clean install custom image..

basicly, Unless the recovery tool has an image (.wim) file to refer to, it will not R or R

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3610-refresh-windows-8-create-use-custom-recovery-image.html
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I've successfully refreshed using the .iso created by the mediacreation.exe tool. No complications so far. Thanks for your assistance on this. Also I noticed some changes that weren't present in an update-made Windows 8.1; such as close buttons when metro apps are open. Control panel access from settings. Really neat.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    Intel i3-3217U
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Mouse
    Razer Orochi
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast
    Other Info
    I like stuff.
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