If I recover it to its factory settings and then install Linux, do I need to do partition first? Thanks.
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Im not sure. Depends on how much memory is required. This netbook has very little & is more of a tablet type use pc
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There is a backup partition that keeps a copy of the Windows 8 disc should you ever need to reset the laptop to factory settings.
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The Ubuntu come perloaded for mine. It can boot both from SD and onboard nand.
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You should be able to use the gparted partitioner in Ubuntu Netbook Remix, Ubuntu (Standard), or some other Linux distro. That's the simple answer. You would still have to make a boot USB first. http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/unr
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Nope! Asus says that you just need to put the original HDD back in before sending your laptop in for servicing.
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I ordered mine installed with Windows 7 ("downgrade" option). It came with disks for both operating systems and (I think) disks for recovering both operating systems.
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I would say Yes, but as soon as you have it installed be sure to format the drive. Also, be sure that you have ALL your files backed up, and get ready for a long process of updating the operating system, and your security software, only after that can you reinstall your programs and finally after that you can restore your files. I hope you have tremendous amount of patience. Good luck
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Yes. You will need to create Windows 7 Pro recovery disks first from the hard drive that comes on the computer. To do so, you will need 3 to 5 blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disks. Go to Start, Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, and you will see the option for the factory disks there. It will take about an hour to an hour and a half. Then, switch the drives and install Windows 7 Pro from the disks you just created. You can also call Lenovo Tech Support and they will mail these disks to you.
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when mine got the win 7 partition deleted, i tried to use the f9 partition, but unfortunately, it does not restore the operating system, i don't actually know what it does....
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No u have to format.. partition.. and load Windows 7..if it's a new drive u have to do a fresh install..
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You can install an OS onto it. I have it running Linux in a dual boot configuration right now
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I can only provide a limited answer to the question. In my case it "adopted" the partitions I had even though I did not want the recovery partition since I do not feel I need it since I back up with a hard drive and and have mirror image on large thumb drives and 120 Gigs is not that much. My suggestion is you call the Kingston support technician. When I called there was no wait, and the technician spoke clear English, seem well-informed, was patient and courteous (a real "Eagle Scout" of phone IT technicians)
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Yes, but you will need the product code for the OS on the unit if your using a recovery disc. If you have the original install disc, then the code should be on it or on the side of the computer.
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The install routine will ask you where to install. When it does this you can choose to format the drive and then install. I like the others recommend a clean install.
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I don't think you can. This unit uses its own proprietary file system (a pain, IMHO), and formats the drives at install.It's a decent unit if you know your way around linux and have time to configure it, but I have to say that overall it's not a system you can easily jump into and set up quickly...
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I know that on my netbook the OS installation resides on a small partition on the end of the hard drive. I'm sure that it is the same for this device.
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I already have linux installed on my pc, I'd add this drive and install win on it. How do I go to make sure boot OSes boot properly?