Summary
This blog details the rather simple restoration process of Windows 8.1 on an Asus X202E which previously had Lubuntu installed. The motive was rather benign; a terminal application capable of supporting 921600 baud with a logging capability, such as RealTerm or TeraTerm, was required.
The Asus X202E was factory shipped with the Windows keys in the netbook 'hardware' meaning Windows 8.1 could be restored under the provision that the installation media could be downloaded.
Downloading Windows 8.1
Before proceeding down the rabbit hole that is Windows, a search for the Windows installation media was made. To my amazement the ISO was available from Microsoft - https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows8ISO
Installation Media
To create the installation (USB) drive Rufus 3.3 was used. Rufus, by Pete Batard / Akeo, is one of the 'go to' applications for boot drive creation under Windows.
The capture above shows the default settings used to copy the Windows 8.1 ISO onto a 16 Gb bootable thumb drive.
After confirming the drive can be overwritten the process was run until completion.
Asus X202E BIOS
With the Windows USB boot drive installed in the Asus X202E and the power off, the BIOS was activated. For this model X202E, the F2 key was held then the power button pressed. The F2 key was only released when the BIOS was displayed. See the Asus website FAQ for further details.
In the Boot menu the USB drive was selected.
The change to the boot was then saved and the Asus allowed to restart.
Standard Windows Installation
Subsequent to the Windows USB drive starting the usual installation process is followed.
The standard Windows agreement screen and setup options.
The Asus X202E was factory shipped with the Windows keys in the netbook 'hardware' meaning Windows 8.1 could be restored under the provision that the installation media could be downloaded.
Downloading Windows 8.1
Before proceeding down the rabbit hole that is Windows, a search for the Windows installation media was made. To my amazement the ISO was available from Microsoft - https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows8ISO
Installation Media
To create the installation (USB) drive Rufus 3.3 was used. Rufus, by Pete Batard / Akeo, is one of the 'go to' applications for boot drive creation under Windows.
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| Rufus 3.3 - Windows 8.1 Boot Drive Creation |
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| Rufus 3.3 - Overwrite Thumb Drive |
Asus X202E BIOS
With the Windows USB boot drive installed in the Asus X202E and the power off, the BIOS was activated. For this model X202E, the F2 key was held then the power button pressed. The F2 key was only released when the BIOS was displayed. See the Asus website FAQ for further details.
In the Boot menu the USB drive was selected.
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| Asus X202E - USB Boot Option |
Standard Windows Installation
Subsequent to the Windows USB drive starting the usual installation process is followed.
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| Asus X202E - Windows Installation Splash |
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| Asus X202E - Windows Agreement |
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| Asus X202E - Installation Screen |
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