Aspire 5610Z Restore Disc

This machine quit after warranty. Took to local shop and, "Sure we can fix it" as most have heard. What a ripoff I got. Anyway, they wiped out the Restore Off the disc and put a plain Vista back.

Like the screwy old man I am, didn't make a copy for future need.

I search for this but only found one entry that didn't answer my need.

Need address and approx cost to go about buying this from Acer. I have nothing on the PC regarding Acer as all was wiped out.

Thanks in advance,

Walt

 

You can get around this problem without paying Acer.
You do have a sticker with your Windows product key at the bottom of the notebook. You can use retail Windows DVD & this product code.
All the drivers that originally came with the notebook are available for download at Acer support site (although it would be better to use more recent versions)

 

I don't want to sound dumb but I am! Nearly 77 years my next and this PC thing is crowding my gray matter. Don't understand your quote "Retail Windows DVD & this product Code." Product Code found.

Just a little more detail on what you mean by the other. Sorry, I just don't get it. Probably the purchase would be better for me as I'm sure I would screw up. I understand burning disc, installing new OS, etc., but this is a new road for me.

 

By retail DVD I meant that you don't really need Acer-provided DVD.
You need any Windows Vista DVD that will allow you to install Vista- it may be borrowed or something.
You do have a product key so you will be able to activate the system afterwards (being this is an OEM key it may require activation by phone).

 

I understand now. Should have before. Big problem is I live in a very rural area and the nearest town is about 8-9 miles, which is full of people that are very greedy. I don't know of anybody that has a generic version, all are Dell, or HP, or Gateway PCs.

I have "nothing" in the way of disc for this Laptop. I know I should have but didn't make a copy like they suggested in literature.

Do you have the address I might request a copy of the original install? It's just about gone again, very cranky about starting, then dropping dead right in the middle of something.

Can't remember when I bought it. Been a good one except for the first problem, (caused by a Grandson). That's when they erased all on the HD and put a generic Version of Vista. I will throw it in the trash before I go back there. And, by the way, they are the only PC repair people within 40 miles of me.

Thanks for your time and guiding me about this. Really appreciate it.

 

You can buy an eRecovery disc from here.

 

Thank you Sir.