Recovering Your System; Recover From A Supplied Dvd - Acer Aspire Switch 12 User Manual

16 - Recovering your system

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E C O V E R I N G Y O U R S Y S T E M
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

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:
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.
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
help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state.
(see Frequently asked questions on page
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