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    eRecovery

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by RobertWA, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. RobertWA

    RobertWA Newbie

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    Hi all

    If I use Acer's eRecovery I understand that it effectively cleans everything off my hard drive except the hidden partition, but does it:

    1. Reinstall Windows XP (or do I have to do that manually)?
    2. Clear the registry?

    Thanks in advance

    Robert
     
    RobertWA, Apr 16, 2011
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  2. aylafan

    aylafan TimelineX Elite

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    eRecovery restores your laptop to the way it was before with all the bloatware, drivers, software, etc. that Acer pre-loaded in Windows XP when you first got your laptop.

    In short, Acer's version of Windows XP and all their pre-loaded stuff.
     
    aylafan, Apr 16, 2011
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  3. Cerebrum

    Cerebrum Notebook Enthusiast

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    It will also wipe out your hard drive and delete your data.

    May wanna back it up 1st if you have anything important in there.
     
    Cerebrum, Apr 17, 2011
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  4. RobertWA

    RobertWA Newbie

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    Thank you both. It worked fine.
     
    RobertWA, Apr 19, 2011
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