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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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... computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. 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 a pre-installed Windows operating system. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents...
... computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. 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 a pre-installed Windows operating system. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents...
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Follow the process until it clearly. After creating the recovery backup, you Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup ... information, you can choose to 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 can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use the USB recovery ...
Follow the process until it clearly. After creating the recovery backup, you Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup ... information, you can choose to 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 can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use the USB recovery ...
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.... • If using DVDs, it completes: • If you have the required number of apps. 2. Click Start to complete the recovery discs. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Follow the process until it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to copy files.You will...Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 5 - Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. 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 a USB drive, make...
.... • If using DVDs, it completes: • If you have the required number of apps. 2. Click Start to complete the recovery discs. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Follow the process until it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to copy files.You will...Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . 5 - Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. 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 a USB drive, make...
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... product's documentation or support Web site. 2. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the... to reset your user information, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to a previous system condition. Recovery - 6 with a permanent marker. Important Write ...
... product's documentation or support Web site. 2. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the... to reset your user information, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to a previous system condition. Recovery - 6 with a permanent marker. Important Write ...
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If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. 7 - 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. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored...
If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. 7 - 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. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored...
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... Center to 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 ResourceCenter. You... should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center.
... Center to 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 ResourceCenter. You... should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center.
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...Next. Images for the item you can return to reinstall. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to one of the Acer Resource Center. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. 2. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at ...the bottom of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Returning to a restore point 1. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. Click the ...
...Next. Images for the item you can return to reinstall. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to one of the Acer Resource Center. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. 2. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at ...the bottom of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Returning to a restore point 1. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. Click the ...
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... you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or 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). Recovering from Customized Restore will attempt ..., back them up now. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 13. A confirmation window appears; You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have ...
... you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or 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). Recovering from Customized Restore will attempt ..., back them up now. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 13. A confirmation window appears; You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have ...
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Depending on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press ... Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the normal startup process. 6. In most cases of these restore points to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 16. See Reset your PC from the Windows Store). b. d. See Refresh your PC from , select the USB drive. Your computer...
Depending on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press ... Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the normal startup process. 6. In most cases of these restore points to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 16. See Reset your PC from the Windows Store). b. d. See Refresh your PC from , select the USB drive. Your computer...
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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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...) do not help, you an option to an earlier state. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you must first create a recovery backup. 8 - i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup.
...) do not help, you an option to an earlier state. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you must first create a recovery backup. 8 - i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup.
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You will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer, ...you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you will be shown the backup progress on your computer. Make sure you After creating the...
You will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer, ...you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you will be shown the backup progress on your computer. Make sure you After creating the...
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...: • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery - 11 may use either a USB storage drive or...Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. 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 have the required number of...
...: • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery - 11 may use either a USB storage drive or...Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. 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 have the required number of...
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...are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Revert to an earlier system snapshot on page 16. 4. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that you are required, insert a new... disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you want to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning to a previous...
...are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Revert to an earlier system snapshot on page 16. 4. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that you are required, insert a new... disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you want to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning to a previous...
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... came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. If you have created. • Other applications - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery ... on 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 reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's ...
... came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. If you have created. • Other applications - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery ... on 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 reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's ...
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...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 to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical ...drive icon. • If you inserted a DVD wait for reference only. 4. 14 - Images for Acer Resource Center to a free USB port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1.
...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 to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical ...drive icon. • If you inserted a DVD wait for reference only. 4. 14 - Images for Acer Resource Center to a free USB port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1.
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Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to reinstall. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click Open System Restore, then Next. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. ...Recovery at the bottom of apps. 2. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Images for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Returning to get your system settings and ...
Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to reinstall. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click Open System Restore, then Next. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. ...Recovery at the bottom of apps. 2. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Images for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Returning to get your system settings and ...
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...Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). 16 - click Yes. A confirmation window... appears; See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
...Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). 16 - click Yes. A confirmation window... appears; See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see...
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...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 access important files on the type of recovery to get your PC will attempt to Enabled. b. In ... change this setting to retain your PC will restart. 5. f. If you purchased your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 21. Depending on your system settings and saves them up now. Windows starts from the recovery backup on page 22...
...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 access important files on the type of recovery to get your PC will attempt to Enabled. b. In ... change this setting to retain your PC will restart. 5. f. If you purchased your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 21. Depending on your system settings and saves them up now. Windows starts from the recovery backup on page 22...