Reinstalling drivers and applications | Acer Aspire ES1-711 guide

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Reinstalling drivers and applications

As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you have created.

•Other applications - If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software’s installation instructions.

•New device drivers - If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device.

If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer:

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

2.Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.

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Acer Aspire ES1-711 user manual Reinstalling drivers and applications, Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications

Contents

User’s Manual Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID Table of Contents Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies Getting started This section you will find Basic care and tips for using your computer First Things FirstYour guides Turning your computer off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Your Acer Notebook Tour Screen viewIcon Item Keyboard view Icon Item Description Left view Right viewInformation on USB Icon # Icon Item Description Base view # Icon Description Using the Keyboard Lock keysHotkeys Lock key Description Home Pg UpPg Dn End Windows keys KeyDescription Touchpad Touchpad basicsTouchpad gestures Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Recovery Creating a recovery backup Recovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovering your system Reinstalling drivers and applications Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications Images for reference only Returning to a restore point Click Open System Restore, then NextReturning to an earlier system snapshot Recovering from Windows Returning your system to its factory condition Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management Click Restore Factory Settings Recovering from the hard drive during startup Customized Restore with Acer Recovery ManagementClick either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC Click Customized Restore Retain User Data Recovering from a recovery backup Reset your PC from the recovery backup Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Connecting to the Internet Connecting with a cableConnecting wirelessly Built-in network feature Connecting to a wireless LAN Connecting to a 3G network Using 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 Change settings that are currently unavailable Select Save changes Battery Pack Battery characteristicsCharging the battery Conditioning a new battery pack Optimizing battery life Checking the battery level Battery-low warningBattery rapidly Situation Recommended Action Disconnecting from the desktop Traveling with Your ComputerMoving around Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to meetings Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally What to bring with you Ports and connectors Memory Card Reader Connectivity optionsMemory card reader Inserting a memory card Removing a card from a memory card reader Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon Video and Audio Connectors Headphones and microphone Hdmi Universal Serial BUS USB Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Printer does not work Requesting 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? Can I boot directly to the desktop? How do I jump between apps?How do I turn off my computer? How do I unlock my computer? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? Can I personalize the Lock screen?How do I move tiles? Can I arrange tiles in groups? How do I set the alarm? Can I change the screen resolution?Adjust screen resolution Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Where 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? How do I check for Windows updates? Where can I get more information?How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? Do I need one? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tipsError messages Error messages Corrective action Error messages Choose an Internet Service Provider Internet and Online SecurityFirst steps on the net Protecting your computer 3G Wwan or Wireless Wide-Area Network DSL e.g. AdslCable Wireless networks Components of a wireless LANNetwork connections Wireless adapter Diagram of a working networkTurning on/off a wireless network connection Network cable RJ45 Surf the Net SecurityAcer website What is a virus? What is spyware?What is malware? Definitions What is a personal firewall? How to protect your computer Choose strong passwords and keep them safe Protect your computer with security software Protect your personal information Online offers that look too good to be true usually are Review bank and credit card statements regularly Windows Updates How do I know when my computer is at risk?Protect your computer with Windows security tools Playing BLU-RAY or DVD Movies Region code Country or region