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    Doing a clean install using eRecovery Managment

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by NerdMan, Jan 8, 2012.

  1. NerdMan

    NerdMan Newbie

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    I just got a new Timeline X 1830T and I really like it, but it sure has a lot of bloatware on it I don't want.

    I tried doing a total reinstall using the eRecovery managment software, but it put all the bloatware back on it. I also burned back up DVD's but I'm afraid if I use them I end up with the bloatware back on it.

    Has anyone figured out a way to do a clean install of Windows 7 using the Acer Recovery manager software or the backup disc?

    Is there any way to select what programs are installed when doing a recovery or any way to create a system disc that just lets you load Windows 7 without all the other junk?
     
    NerdMan, Jan 8, 2012
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    No there isn't- eRecovery is meant to return your notebook to factory default state with (almost) everything that came with it.
    Clean install can be made only with retail Windows DVD- not with Acer software.
     
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    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    ellalan, Jan 8, 2012
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