1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

How to reboot to factory settings?

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by JSS, 2009/08/30.

  1. 2009/08/30
    JSS

    JSS Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2009/08/30
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    0
    I have an acer aspire laptop. It has been playing up and freezing regularly but now when I switch it on it does a scan disc and finds an unspecified error. It goes to the the log on screen but I can't get past that. It did not come with any recovery discs. Will I have to reboot it back to factory settings and how can I do this?
    thanks
     
    JSS,
    #1
  2. 2009/08/31
    cspgsl Lifetime Subscription

    cspgsl Geek Member

    Joined:
    2008/07/23
    Messages:
    1,044
    Likes Received:
    8
    If it didn't come with recovery disks there should be a recovery partition on the HDD. I see reference to a couple of possibilities:

    "alt-f10" at boot up should start the recovery program

    'Acer eManager' (3rd button left of power on/off) can launch 'eRecovery' which isn't mentioned in the manual

    NOTE - this will reformat the HDD and any data will be lost.
     
    cspgsl,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...