Acer Aspire 6200 User Manual page 19

3 • This test will take a while to complete. Throughout the
scan, you may be asked if you wish to correct any errors that
have been located. We recommended that you allow the pro-
gram to fix these problems. In some cases you may be warned
that you could lose data. This is normal and most data that is
corrupted may not be needed. Each error needs to be treated
on a case-by-case basis.
4 • Once the program has been completed you will be asked if
you wish to scan another drive. Under the Standard Scan, this
will not be necessary and you may exit the program.
• Maintenance Wizard
The Windows 98 Maintenance Wizard allows you to configure
multiple common housekeeping chores for your computer to
run automatically. These include Disk Defragmentation, Scan
Disk and Disk Clean-Up (this removes unwanted and unused
files from your hard drive).
1 • Select the Maintenance Wizard option.
2 • You will be offered the choice of Express or Custom set-up.
Choose Express until you have a clear understanding of what
each of the various tools does.
3 • Follow the step-by-step directions to set up your own
maintenance schedule.
• Virus Scan
This anti-virus program is designed to scan and clean computer
viruses from your hard drive, floppy drive and computer. A
manual scan on the hard drive should be performed on a regu-
lar basis to ensure the integrity of your computer data. In addi-
tion, it is important to update your virus scanning software on
a regular basis. Fixes for newly discovered viruses may not be
included in the original software provided with your system.
Please contact the vendor of your anti-virus software for
updates and pricing.
1 • Select the Virus Scan option.
2 • Select the drives, directory, or files you want to scan.
3 • Once you have made your choices, you may select the scan
option to begin the virus check. If the PCcillin scan finds any
infected files it will list several options for you to follow.
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Repair Tools Menu
The Repair Tools menu includes the following options:
• Aspire Time Machine
If your system was in good health yesterday or last week, use
this tool to take your system's critical files back to that time.
• If you are running Windows, do the following:
1 • Select the Time Machine option.
2 • Follow the on-screen directions and tips.
3 • Wait for the results to be displayed.
• If you are running DOS, do the following:
1 • Boot from System Recovery CD.
2 • Select the Time Machine option.
3 • Select the date you want to restore your system to.
4 • Follow the on-screen instructions and tips.
5 • Wait for the results to be displayed.
• System Recovery CD
The System Recovery CD includes a set of programs designed
to restore your computer to its original factory software config-
uration. You should back up your data prior to using these utili-
ties. The System Recovery CD has different types of repair
options. Choose the option you need carefully because some
may delete all of your personal files.
• Software Install
This option enables you to install software titles and selected
software drivers on your system by simply loading the System
Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. Installation is
done automatically.
• Recovery
If your problems are not resolved by
Non-Destructive Rebuild:
Aspire Time Machine, select this option to restore Windows
98. You will not lose any personal files, but applications that
were installed after you purchased your computer may not
function correctly. You may need to reinstall these applications.
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