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7. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Re-install bundled software without CD
Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation.
1. Boot to Windows XP.
2. Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next.
5. In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next.
6. Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.
At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the
software content window.
Change Password
Acer eRecovery and Acer disc-to-disc recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by
the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery.
1. Boot to Windows XP.
2. Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.
5. In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next.
6. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
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