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...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 Setting up Acer ProShield 25 Personal Secure Drive 27 ...
...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 Setting up Acer ProShield 25 Personal Secure Drive 27 ...
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... you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. RECOVERY Recovery - 2 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. In certain situations a full ...recovery will restore your computer - This section describes the recovery tools available on page 78) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer...
... you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. RECOVERY Recovery - 2 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. In certain situations a full ...recovery will restore your computer - This section describes the recovery tools available on page 78) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer...
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... to use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you 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 storage after formatting, it clearly. Unplug... the recovery information on your computer. 7. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Recovery - 4 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Follow the process until...
... to use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you 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 storage after formatting, it clearly. Unplug... the recovery information on your computer. 7. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Recovery - 4 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Follow the process until...
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... may need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If... - If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. 7 -
... may need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If... - If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. 7 -
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You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it...
You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it...
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...Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of apps.... 2. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel...
...Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of apps.... 2. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel...
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Click the latest restore point (at a time when your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Your system is restored using the restore point you can still run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your ...If you can access important files on your system to reinstall everything on page 11. 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 to return your system. ...
Click the latest restore point (at a time when your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Your system is restored using the restore point you can still run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your ...If you can access important files on your system to reinstall everything on page 11. 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 to return your system. ...
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... to Enabled. During startup, press to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. The boot menu allows you can return to one of the normal startup process. 6. Use your arrow keys to start from,... select the Exit menu. See Reset your system running again. e. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Depending on the type of recovery to retain your...
... to Enabled. During startup, press to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. The boot menu allows you can return to one of the normal startup process. 6. Use your arrow keys to start from,... select the Exit menu. See Reset your system running again. e. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Depending on the type of recovery to retain your...
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... 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 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting ... What is a Microsoft ID (account 48 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 49 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 49 Where can I get more information 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Internet and online security 52 First...
... 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 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting ... What is a Microsoft ID (account 48 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 49 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 49 Where can I get more information 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Internet and online security 52 First...
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...option to an earlier state. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to use a USB drive with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on ...your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a...
...option to an earlier state. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to use a USB drive with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on ...your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a...
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...drive, you cannot restore your computer. 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. You will remember. If you delete this information, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. ...5. Follow the process until it clearly. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can choose to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. After creating the recovery backup, you 10 - Unplug the...
...drive, you cannot restore your computer. 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. You will remember. If you delete this information, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. ...5. Follow the process until it clearly. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can choose to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. After creating the recovery backup, you 10 - Unplug the...
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...on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you are reinstalling using either your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to ... did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 13 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and...
...on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you are reinstalling using either your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to ... did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 13 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and...
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.... Images for each item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to reinstall. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. If you want to install...
.... Images for each item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to reinstall. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. If you want to install...
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... type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can ...- 15 2. Images for each time you want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points...
... type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can ...- 15 2. Images for each time you want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points...
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... recover from either your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you...Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. A confirmation window appears; This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your...
... recover from either your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you...Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. A confirmation window appears; This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your...
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...preinstalled on the type of BIOS your PC from the recovery backup on page 22. See Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased your arrow keys to -resolve software problems, you can access important files on your PC from... Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Advanced then System Restore to start from the Windows Store). If you to select which device to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will restart. 5. See Refresh your computer uses, ...
...preinstalled on the type of BIOS your PC from the recovery backup on page 22. See Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased your arrow keys to -resolve software problems, you can access important files on your PC from... Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Advanced then System Restore to start from the Windows Store). If you to select which device to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will restart. 5. See Refresh your computer uses, ...