ASUS Netbook Recovry disc problem

[nconroy]

I have an ASUS eeePC Netbook purchased last Christmas. System started to run slow, so I contacted ASUS, they recommended to restore Windows ( Win 7 Starter). The F9 key did not work, ASUS then suggested that I may have a refurbished net book, which I know is not true.

Anyway, not having created a set of recovery discs (no DVD drive on netbook), ASUS Support directed me to ASUS website in UK to order a set. Website did indeed provide recovery discs, but only for UK postal addresses.

ASUS support response was to send me back to the shop where I purchased netbook. They were helpful, but were unable to source recovery discs, for the same reason I experienced. ASUS did supply a complaints address in UK, complaints must be in writing. They did offer to rebuild netbook to XP, which I may take them up on.

I am suffering some sort of mental disconnect when ASUS support desks send their customers back to retailer, when they cannot provide the solution. I just find this contrary to what support departments are supposed to do.

Anyone have a set of recovery discs for ASUS eeePC 101 netbook?

 

[franb]

Try and delete some of the programs that you have installed and do not use anymore. Do this by going to Control Panel >> Programs. It should tell you there when you last used them, also check what programmes are running on startup, these slow system down too.

Word of advice Windows 8 is out in Oct (ish) and upgrades should be only €50, so if you can hold out, you'll be able to download the new OS then and all will be solved then.