ASUS Recovery Partition Unusable - How to Fix?

When the operating system of an Asus computer encounters issues, one of the solutions is to boot from the recovery partition. This allows you to restore the OS to its default settings and fix problems that prevent it from functioning correctly. However, you might encounter an error stating "Asus recovery partition not working". How can this issue be resolved?

There are multiple ways to address this issue. This article from Resource outlines three proven solutions that work exceptionally well. Would you like to know what these methods are and how they function? Keep reading, and by the end of the tutorial, you'll have the information you need.

What should I do if the Asus recovery partition cannot be used?

If you've tried accessing your Asus recovery partition but to no avail, you can try the repair methods that we'll discuss in this section to create a recovery partition. The solutions we'll be tackling apply to different situations, such as accidentally deleting the recovery partition or having a crashed hard drive. Here's a brief description of each solution.

Read on, and we'll explain each in turn.

Method 1: Creating Bootable Media with Backtrack

Backtracker is a tool developed by Asus manufacturers that allows you to back up your operating system to a USB drive. However, before attempting this method, you need to make sure that the recovery partition is not damaged and that your default OS is running correctly.

Also, this method will only work on an Asus computer that's running Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or higher. Before you begin, you'll also need a flash drive with at least 16 GB of free space. Then, follow these steps.

Step 1: Download and install Backtracker on your Asus computer. Launch the application, then click the “Start” button.

Click "Start" to proceed.

Step 2. Navigate to the “Back up and restore images” section, and click the Start button. Select your flash drive from the dropdown menu, and click Next.

Click Next.

Step 3: Read through the requirements listed, and when you're ready, click the Start button to create your bootable media.

Step 4. Wait for the process to complete. If your operating system fails to boot after this, you can use a bootable USB drive to repair your Asus computer.

Method 2: Create a New Recovery Partition from an ISO File

Before proceeding with this method, you'll need to have an installation media on hand. Additionally, you'll need to download the ISO file for Windows from the Microsoft website, specifically tailored for ASUS computers. Follow these steps subsequently:

Step 1. Find the ISO file, then right-click on it. From the context menu, choose "Mount" to burn it onto a selected DVD/USB recovery drive.

Step 2: Next, locate the install.esd or install.wim file from the recovery partition. Copy and paste this file to the root of your C: drive. If the file is in .wim format, you can skip to Step 5. Otherwise, continue to the next step to convert the .esd file to .wim format.

Step 3. Open Command Prompt as an administrator, and then paste each of the following commands one at a time, pressing Enter after each one.

• cd ..
• cd ..
• dism /Get-WimInfo /WimFile:install.esd
• dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:install.esd /SourceIndex:1 /DestinationImageFile:install.wim /Compress:max /CheckIntegrity

Step 4. Navigate to the ESD2WIM-WIM2ESD-v2 folder, right-click on the ESD2WIM-WIM2ESD command, and select "Run as administrator". Enter the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each command, to export the ESD index 1 file in WIM format:

This text translates to:
• C: \install.esd
• 1
Please note that these could refer to a file path or a number, and their meaning would depend on the context in which they appear.

Step 5: Go to the command prompt and type in the following list of commands, pressing Enter after each one (this will make the install.wim file mountable):

Here are the examples of command-line options: 1. reagentc /setosimage /Path /Index - This command is used to set the path and index of the operating system image for the recovery environment. The parameters are as follows: - `/setosimage` is the command that specifies the path to the operating system. - `/Path` followed by the path to the operating system image. - `/Index` is usually used to specify the location or identifier of the image file within storage. 2. reagentc /info - This command displays relevant information about ReAgent, including the status and configuration details of the Windows Recovery Environment. 3. exit - This command is used to exit the current command-line session or program.

Step 6: You have now set the install.wim file as the recovery media. Note: In Windows 10, you can't use the `reagentc /setosimage /Path /Index` command.

Method 3: Create an Asus Recovery Partition with Todo Backup

If the methods above seem too complicated, you can also solve the "Asus recovery partition not working" issue with a user-friendly third-party tool like Todo Backup. This utility helps you easily create an Asus recovery partition (WinPE bootable disk) that you can use anytime your OS crashes or fails to work normally.

It also allows you to back up your files and data. You can use it to perform different backup modes, such as full backup, incremental backup, and differential backup. Additionally, it provides you with 250 GB of cloud storage space and a secure zone to store your data for free. Here are some highlights of this backup software.

Please download and install the Todo Backup tool on your computer. Also, prepare a USB drive with at least 8 GB of space. Follow these steps to create an Asus recovery partition using the Todo Backup tool:

Step 1: Launch Todo Backup on your computer. On the main screen, click “Create Backup” and then hit the big question-mark button to choose what you want to back up.

Step 2. To back up the Windows operating system, click "OS" to start the backup task.

Step 3. Your Windows operating system, along with all system-related files and partitions, should be selected automatically, so you shouldn't need to make any manual selections at this stage. Next, click on the location area depicted below to choose where you want to save your System Image Backup.

Step 4: The backup location can be another local drive on your computer, an external hard drive, a network, the cloud, or a NAS. We generally recommend using an external physical drive or the cloud to store your system image files.

Click on "Options" to enable an automatic backup schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, or event-triggered), set up incremental and differential backups, and more as needed. Click "Backup Now" to initiate the Windows system backup. Completed backup tasks will be displayed on the left side in card form.

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Additional Tip: How to Recover from Asus Recovery Partition

After creating a recovery partition with the tool Todo Backup from Method 3, you can restore your operating system in case it crashes or fails to work properly. Assuming you have installed a system image on a bootable USB drive, you can use the Todo Backup tool to restore from the Asus recovery partition following these steps:

* To perform system recovery on an unbootable computer, try to boot the computer with the Todo Backup Emergency Disk tool.

Step 1: Launch the Todo Backup tool and click on "Browse Recovery".

Step 2. Navigate to your backup location and select the system backup file you need. (The backup file created by Todo Backup is with .pbd extension.)

Step 3. Select the recovery disk. Make sure that the partition style of the source disk and the recovery disk is the same.

Step 4: Customize the disk layout as needed, and then click Continue to start the system restore.

What is ASUS Recovery Partition, and why isn't it working?

The ASUS Recovery Partition (also referred to as the ASUS Recovery Disk) is a hidden partition that stores the recovery image of the ASUS system. This partition comes in really handy when you want to restore the operating system of your ASUS computer to its default settings in case of system errors.

There are two ASUS recovery partitions: 1) Windows Recovery Partition and 2) OEM Recovery Partition. The former is created when you install Windows, while the latter is provided by the device manufacturer. Sometimes, you may attempt to access the recovery partition but find it not working and encounter the "Recovery failed" error.

That could be because of any of the following:

• The recovery partition is missing because you accidentally deleted it. • You have changed the original hard disk of your computer. • The hard drive that contains the recovery partition has failed.

wrapping up

This article presents three methods to address the issue of "Asus recovery partition not working". In summary, these methods involve creating bootable media using Backtracker, recreating a new recovery partition with an ISO file, and utilizing the Todo Backup tool to create an Asus recovery partition.

Among these methods, one prominent solution is to use the Todo Backup tool. This data backup and recovery software allows you to create a recovery partition using a WinPE boot disk, enabling you to restore your system when your operating system fails. For the best experience, it is recommended that you download and install the Todo Backup tool on your computer immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Asus Recovery Partition Not Working

Here are some common issues regarding the ASUS recovery partition not working properly.

How do I enter the Asus recovery partition?

You can boot from the ASUS Recovery Partition by following these steps:

Step 1: Turn on the Asus computer and immediately press the F9 key when you see the Asus logo.

<Step 2> Select , and then click <Next >.

When the ASUS Preload Wizard screen appears, click Next again.

4. Click “Restore Only to the First Partition,” then click “Next.” You'll then be prompted to reboot into the Asus recovery partition.

How do I fix a missing recovery partition?

You can fix a missing recovery partition by using one of the following options:

Use Todo Backup to create an Asus recovery partition. Use Backtracker to create a bootable media. Use an ISO file to create a new recovery partition.

You can read earlier sections of this article for details about how.

Can I rebuild the recovery partition?

If you have a Windows installation disc, you can rebuild the recovery partition, but you'll need to know how to use the reagentc command and how to extract the winre.wim file from the installation disc.