Acer Aspire ES1-711 Returning your system to its factory condition, Recovering from Windows

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4.Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish.

5.A confirmation window appears; click Yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer.

Returning your system to its factory condition

If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created.

•If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows below.

•If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from a recovery backup on page 30.

Recovering from Windows

Start Acer Recovery Management:

•From Start, type ’Recovery’ and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps.

Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC).

Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 28.

Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased your PC will be removed (except software installed from

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Contents User’s Manual There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefitsTable of Contents Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies This section you will find Getting startedTurning your computer off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst Things First Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Your Acer Notebook Tour Screen viewIcon Item Icon Item Description Keyboard viewIcon Left viewRight view Information on USB# Icon Item Description # Icon Description Base viewLock key Description Using the KeyboardLock keys HotkeysEnd HomePg Up Pg DnKeyDescription Windows keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsTouchpad gestures Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Creating a recovery backup RecoveryRecovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovering your system Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications Reinstalling drivers and applicationsImages for reference only Returning to a restore point Click Open System Restore, then NextReturning to an earlier system snapshot Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from WindowsClick Restore Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery ManagementClick Customized Restore Retain User Data Recovering from the hard drive during startupCustomized Restore with Acer Recovery Management Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PCRecovering from a recovery backup Reset your PC from the recovery backup Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Built-in network feature Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cable Connecting wirelesslyConnecting to a 3G network Connecting to a wireless LANUsing a Bluetooth Connection Enabling and disabling BluetoothEnable Bluetooth and add a device Using a Bluetooth connection Keeping your computer Data safe Bios Utility Boot sequenceSetting passwords Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring Your Computer Entering passwords Power Management Saving powerDisable Fast startup Select Save changes Select Change settings that are currently unavailableConditioning a new battery pack Battery PackBattery characteristics Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Situation Recommended Action Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Battery rapidlyPreparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTraveling with Your Computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to take with youTraveling internationally What to bring with you Ports and connectors Inserting a memory card Memory Card ReaderConnectivity options Memory card readerClick on the Safely Remove Hardware icon Removing a card from a memory card readerHeadphones and microphone Video and Audio ConnectorsHdmi Universal Serial BUS USB Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work Keyboard does not respondRequesting service Want to restore my computer to its original settingsInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Tips and hints for using Windows How do I get to Start?What are Charms? How do I unlock my computer? Can I boot directly to the desktop?How do I jump between apps? How do I turn off my computer?Can I arrange tiles in groups? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?Can I personalize the Lock screen? How do I move tiles?Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? How do I set the alarm?Can I change the screen resolution? Adjust screen resolutionWhere are my apps? How do I make an app appear on Start?How do I remove a tile from Start? What is a Microsoft ID account? Do I need one? How do I check for Windows updates?Where can I get more information? How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?Error messages Corrective action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Protecting your computer Choose an Internet Service ProviderInternet and Online Security First steps on the net3G Wwan or Wireless Wide-Area Network DSL e.g. AdslCable Wireless networks Components of a wireless LANNetwork connections Network cable RJ45 Wireless adapterDiagram of a working network Turning on/off a wireless network connectionSurf the Net SecurityAcer website Definitions What is a virus?What is spyware? What is malware?How to protect your computer What is a personal firewall?Protect your computer with security software Choose strong passwords and keep them safeProtect your personal information Review bank and credit card statements regularly Online offers that look too good to be true usually areWindows Updates How do I know when my computer is at risk?Protect your computer with Windows security tools Region code Country or region Playing BLU-RAY or DVD Movies