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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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...the recovery tools available on page 78) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you must first create a...In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of...
...the recovery tools available on page 78) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you must first create a...In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of...
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... the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you Make sure you keep... the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you can choose to restore your computer. Follow the process until it clearly. You will remember. Important Write ...
... the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you Make sure you keep... the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you can choose to restore your computer. Follow the process until it clearly. You will remember. Important Write ...
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Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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 DVDs, it will ...
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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 DVDs, it will ...
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...on page 10. 4. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. To reinstall software and drivers that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 9. 3. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to ... system: 1. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were...
...on page 10. 4. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. To reinstall software and drivers that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 9. 3. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to ... system: 1. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were...
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...backup you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device... drivers - If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you have created. •...
...backup you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device... drivers - If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you have created. •...
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...should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Images for each item you want to complete the installation. 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 the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to...
...should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Images for each item you want to complete the installation. 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 the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to...
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... restore' in the list of apps. Returning to complete the installation. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Images for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to a restore point 1. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft... the Search Help box, then press Enter. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers.
... restore' in the list of apps. Returning to complete the installation. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Images for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to a restore point 1. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft... the Search Help box, then press Enter. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers.
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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 restore point you...) but will be removed (except software installed from a recovery backup on page 11. You can recover 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 to return your system to reinstall everything on...
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 restore point you...) but will be removed (except software installed from a recovery backup on page 11. You can recover 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 to return your system to reinstall everything on...
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... the Main menu. a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your system. c. Your computer will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 15. Select your PC from the recovery backup on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or ... system running again. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Windows starts from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can return to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything ...
... the Main menu. a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your system. c. Your computer will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 15. Select your PC from the recovery backup on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or ... system running again. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Windows starts from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can return to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything ...
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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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...Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. 8 - Recovery RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery..., and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on page 78) do not help, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to use a USB drive with a...
...Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. 8 - Recovery RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery..., and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on page 78) do not help, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to use a USB drive with a...
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...on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. 10 - After creating ...shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you You will remember. Unplug the ...
...on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. 10 - After creating ...shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you You will remember. Unplug the ...
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... features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it 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... show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
... features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it 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... show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
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... complete. • If you will remember. For instructions, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 16. 4. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the ... problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition on page 15. 3. For instructions on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Reset your system: 1. Recovery with a permanent marker. If only one or two items of software or hardware have...
... complete. • If you will remember. For instructions, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 16. 4. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the ... problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition on page 15. 3. For instructions on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Reset your system: 1. Recovery with a permanent marker. If only one or two items of software or hardware have...
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...or the backup you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 13 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the ...from the factory. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list ...
...or the backup you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 13 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the ...from the factory. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list ...
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...see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. 14 - Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the ...If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. Images for the item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then ...
...see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. 14 - Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the ...If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. Images for the item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then ...
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...you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of these restore points to one of the ...window. 3. Returning to reinstall. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. You should see the Contents section of your system running again. Returning to complete the installation. Click the install icon for reference ...
...you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of these restore points to one of the ...window. 3. Returning to reinstall. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. You should see the Contents section of your system running again. Returning to complete the installation. Click the install icon for reference ...
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... Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and 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 PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Recovery 4. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you purchased your system. A confirmation window appears;...
... Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and 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 PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Recovery 4. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you purchased your system. A confirmation window appears;...
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... your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of your PC to start from, select the USB drive. Click Refresh your system settings and saves them up... now. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC deletes everything on page 22. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm...
... your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of your PC to start from, select the USB drive. Click Refresh your system settings and saves them up... now. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC deletes everything on page 22. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm...