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    Vista Install DVD? Recovery DVD?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by ufogeek, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. ufogeek

    ufogeek Notebook Consultant

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    I am considering buying an acer laptop, the problem is they don't provide any recovery/OS installation disc. What I want to do is to just have a clean OS install without all the Acer empowering technology software. Any has advice regarding this? Is it possible at all?
     
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    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    they will probably give it to u for a fee or u can get it from bestbuy for 10 dollars
     
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    ufogeek Notebook Consultant

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    sorry, your bestbuy links to a black macbook - is that a joke or...?
     
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    uh, nvrmind... LOL it's this forums autolink...
     
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    Sponsi, Jan 11, 2008
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