16 - Recovering your system
R
ECOVERING
YOUR
SYSTEM
Depending on the storage space available in your computer, your
computer either uses the Acer Recovery Management program, or is
supplied with one or more system recovery DVDs. To use a system
recovery DVD, please see the instructions below, otherwise
Creating recovery discs on page 17
.
Recover from a supplied DVD
If your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, obtain an
external optical disc drive (ODD) and complete the following steps to
reinstall Windows 8.1 and all the required drivers:
1. Shutdown the computer by tapping the
Settings
charm >
Power
>
Shutdown
.
2. Connect the ODD to your computer.
3. Enter the computer’s BIOS - press and hold the
volume up
key
before pressing the power button.
4. Select the
Boot
option in the left pane.
5. Under
Boot priority order
, use the arrows to move
USB CDROM
to
the number one position.
6. Select
Exit
in the left pane and then select
Exit Saving Changes
.
7. Insert the recovery DVD, restart your computer, and follow the
onscreen instructions.
If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked
questions (
see Frequently asked questions on page 64
) do not
help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state.
Note
Some Acer apps may not be recovered when you reinstall Windows 8.1. To
install any apps that you require, please download them from the Windows
Store.
