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    Will reformatting with new OS void warranty?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Rastorgx, Oct 27, 2008.

  1. Rastorgx

    Rastorgx Newbie

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    As the title says, will reformatting my M50VM-A1 with a 64bit version of Vista void any of the Asus warranties? I think I am covered by the basic stuff they offer, as well as the 1-year accidental damage thing.

    And if it makes a difference, will it matter if its a legit copy? Or OEM?

    Thanks a lot,
    Rastorgx
     
    Rastorgx, Oct 27, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Warranty only covers hardware.

    Though they will might ask you to do a recovery install before sending it in to rule out a software/OS issue.
     
    flipfire, Oct 27, 2008
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    Rastorgx Newbie

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    If I've reformatted everything, and gotten rid of both partitions and all, will the Asus recovery dvd still restore it to its factory settings?
     
    Rastorgx, Oct 27, 2008
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    Yes, aslong as you have the recovery dvd its all good.
     
    flipfire, Oct 27, 2008
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    Great, thanks a bunch :)
     
    Rastorgx, Oct 27, 2008
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    Make sure you also keep your driver CD secure. :) That's needed along with the recovery DVD.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 27, 2008
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