How to Restore an Acer Computer to Factory Settings

Sometimes it’s necessary to restore a computer to the original default settings. This is often needed when a vital file becomes corrupted. Restoring a computer to its original factory settings also cleans up the C drive and removes all the viruses and old programs that bog down a computer and make it slow and unresponsive. However, restoring a system should be a last ditch effort in trying to repair a computer, since restoration causes all programs and many files to be lost forever. Restoring an Acer computer to its original factory settings can be done in a few easy steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Acer PC or laptop

1. Click “Start” menu.

2. Click “Programs.”

3. Click “Acer Recovery Management.”

4. Click the “Restore” button on the bottom of the dialog box that opens.

5. Click “Restore System to Factory Default.”

6. Click “Yes” in the warning dialog box which asks if you wish to continue the recovery process.

7. Click “Start” to restore the computer to the default factory settings.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are unable to access the Start menu, use the recovery CDs that came with the computer or visit Acer's website (see Resources below).
• Always make a back-up CD before restoring a computer to factory defaults.

Resources

• Acer Website