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...recovery DVDs . 81 How do I add a favorite to Internet Recovering from Windows 81 Explorer 66 How do I personalize my computer?......... 63 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 77 I want to use Windows in the way Returning to - give me my snapshot 79 desktop back 64 Returning your system ...to its factory Where are my apps 64 condition 80 What is there a new interface 62 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 73 How do I unlock my computer 62 Recovering your system 76 How do I check for Windows BIOS utility 86...
...recovery DVDs . 81 How do I add a favorite to Internet Recovering from Windows 81 Explorer 66 How do I personalize my computer?......... 63 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 77 I want to use Windows in the way Returning to - give me my snapshot 79 desktop back 64 Returning your system ...to its factory Where are my apps 64 condition 80 What is there a new interface 62 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 73 How do I unlock my computer 62 Recovering your system 76 How do I check for Windows BIOS utility 86...
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... option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when... the same state as possible. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. 70 - Recovery Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions do not help, you can 'recover' your computer. ...
... option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when... the same state as possible. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. 70 - Recovery Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions do not help, you can 'recover' your computer. ...
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Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Recovery - 73 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Recovery - 73 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
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Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. 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. 74 - 1.
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. 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. 74 - 1.
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...ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it completes: • If you will be shown the backup progress on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until it . Revert ...to copy files.You will remember. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Important: Write ...
...ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it completes: • If you will be shown the backup progress on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until it . Revert ...to copy files.You will remember. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Important: Write ...
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... when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 77 If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 80. 4. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Reset your system to its factory...follow that did not come pre-installed on page 80. If you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its...
... when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 77 If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 80. 4. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Reset your system to its factory...follow that did not come pre-installed on page 80. If you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its...
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Recovery If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 78 -
Recovery If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 78 -
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In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system ... automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and...
In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system ... automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and...
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... were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 85. 82 - Software installed since you can access important files on your system. Customized Restore will attempt ...to retain your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 83. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from...
... were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 85. 82 - Software installed since you can access important files on your system. Customized Restore will attempt ...to retain your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 83. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from...