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... Recovering your system 12 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 13 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 15 Returning your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 Acer ProShield 25 Overview 25...
... Recovering your system 12 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 13 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 15 Returning your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 Acer ProShield 25 Overview 25...
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... larger. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you must first...
... larger. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you must first...
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... to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer, you Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32...Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. 7. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the...
... to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer, you Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32...Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. 7. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the...
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... a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you will be shown the backup... progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Follow the process until it completes: • If you have the required number...
... a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you will be shown the backup... progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Follow the process until it completes: • If you have the required number...
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... label on page 10. Make sure you keep your user information, see Returning your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. For instructions, see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 9. 3. To reinstall software and... drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process...
... label on page 10. Make sure you keep your user information, see Returning your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. For instructions, see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 9. 3. To reinstall software and... drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process...
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... If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not come pre-...or the backup you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - 7 - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery...
... If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not come pre-...or the backup you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - 7 - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery...
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... drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery - 8 3. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for reference...
... drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery - 8 3. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for reference...
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...points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. In most cases of apps. 2. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type... System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of apps. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery 2. 9 - Returning to a restore point 1. Click Open System Restore, then Next.
...points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. In most cases of apps. 2. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type... System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of apps. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery 2. 9 - Returning to a restore point 1. Click Open System Restore, then Next.
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... restore point (at a time when your computer. click Yes. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Your system is restored using the ... Windows on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. A confirmation window appears; Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything ...
... restore point (at a time when your computer. click Yes. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Your system is restored using the ... Windows on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. A confirmation window appears; Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything ...
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... selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. Depending on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Your computer will restart. 5. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on the type...PC from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your system. During startup, press to Enabled. See Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 16. c. e. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or...
... selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. Depending on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Your computer will restart. 5. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on the type...PC from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your system. During startup, press to Enabled. See Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 16. c. e. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or...
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... off 5 Taking care of your computer 6 Taking care of your AC adapter 6 Cleaning and servicing 7 Recovery 8 Creating a recovery backup 8 Creating a drivers and applications backup 10 Recovering your system 12 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 13 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 15 Returning your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows...
... off 5 Taking care of your computer 6 Taking care of your AC adapter 6 Cleaning and servicing 7 Recovery 8 Creating a recovery backup 8 Creating a drivers and applications backup 10 Recovering your system 12 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 13 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 15 Returning your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows...
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... must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you can 'recover' your computer to the same state as...see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. In ...
... must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you can 'recover' your computer to the same state as...see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. In ...
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... a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you... backup to delete the recovery information on your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you 10 -
... a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you... backup to delete the recovery information on your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you 10 -
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Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using optical discs, the ... a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery - 11 may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs...
Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using optical discs, the ... a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery - 11 may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs...
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...Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Perform minor fixes. Recovering your system To...to its factory condition on page 16. Recovery with a permanent marker. Revert to its factory condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to its factory condition on page 16. 4. Continue until the process is complete. •...
...Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Perform minor fixes. Recovering your system To...to its factory condition on page 16. Recovery with a permanent marker. Revert to its factory condition. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to its factory condition on page 16. 4. Continue until the process is complete. •...
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... stored on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 13 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided...
... stored on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 13 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided...
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...the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. Recovery 3. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to reinstall. Click the install icon for...start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ...
...the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. Recovery 3. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to reinstall. Click the install icon for...start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ...
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... an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the window. 3. Returning to reinstall. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of your system running again. Click Open System Restore, then Next... an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to a restore point 1. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Returning to one of apps.
... an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the window. 3. Returning to reinstall. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of your system running again. Click Open System Restore, then Next... an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to a restore point 1. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Returning to one of apps.
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...deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. You can recover from Windows on page 16. • If you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software... and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. Two options are not recoverable by other methods...
...deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. You can recover from Windows on page 16. • If you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software... and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. Two options are not recoverable by other methods...
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... USB drive. See Refresh your PC to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. e. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to start Microsoft...
... USB drive. See Refresh your PC to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. e. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to start Microsoft...