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    I converted my C: and D: Partitions to NTFS - Can I use Acer eRecovery to restore?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by basskiddanny, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. basskiddanny

    basskiddanny Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey,

    I was just wondering is it possible to use Acer eRecovery to restore my 5044WLMi to its default factory state? I have converted the FAT32 partitions to NTFS, does this make a difference?

    Could somebody also please remind me which key I need to press during boot? I am thinking F12 but probably got it wrong!
     
    basskiddanny, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    I am a complete alien to Acer's Bloatware....But I guess you need to press F10..!!

    I think you can restore it to its factory state (I guess that is what its for)
    Conversion to NTFS or back to FAT32, doesn't matter....!!

    But if you are going to be selling the notebook, it won't completely/physically erase the files....
     
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  3. basskiddanny

    basskiddanny Notebook Evangelist

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    Its the only thing I kept of the bloatware purely because I don't have a Windows XP Home Disc to do a clean install.

    I have XP Pro SP2 but not home edition which I have a licence for (the one that comes with the Acer). The XP PRO licence I have is in use on a desktop PC in the house.

    If I had an XP Home CD I could use my Acer CD-Key to install it.
     
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  4. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    with which XP did your notebook come with..?? (version and SP)
     
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  5. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    Yes you can. ive done it :D
     
    hoggie, Jul 30, 2008
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    TeeJay 44 Notebook Deity

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    Hey...how's Gramps today?

    Cheers,
    Theo
     
    TeeJay 44, Jul 30, 2008
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  7. hoggie

    hoggie old boy

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    its been a day of baby cuddling :D
     
    hoggie, Jul 30, 2008
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