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Acer disc-to-disc recovery
Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
Restore without a Recovery CD
This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before you use this option.
1Restart the system.
2While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt>+<F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process.
3The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed.
4Enter six zeros and continue.
5The Acer Recovery main page appears.
6Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press <Enter> to select.
Important: This feature occupies
Multilingual operating system installation
Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you prefer when you first
1Turn on the system.
2Acer's multilingual operating system selection menu will
3Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you want. Press <Enter> to confirm your selection.
4The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations.
5The system will install the operating system and language you choose.