Windows 7: Acer 5552 recovery disc?

theog · 31 Dec 2012

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Everybody, just simply answer this simplified question I'm about to ask. If I buy an Acer eRecovery Disc, will I be able to use that disc, to make my Acer just like I took it out of a box?

Acer Recovery Disc's will reinstall to out of box.

or
you can install with the COA.
Clean Install : Factory COA Activation Key

bobafetthotmail · 01 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by CosmicPoptart

Everybody, just simply answer this simplified question I'm about to ask. If I buy an Acer eRecovery Disc, will I be able to use that disc, to make my Acer just like I took it out of a box?

Yes. But it will be full of acer-installed software that slows down the machine (nicknamed "bloatware" or "crapware" by most of us) that you will likely want to remove afterwards, and will cost you some money and waiting for it to arrive. The recovery disk is not recommended.

The recommended course of action is follow this tutorial and reinstall windows 7 on your own, for free.
When you are in step 8 use the panel to delete all partitions currently on the HDD (so you remove the old toshiba recovery partition).

To do that you just need the Windows 7 install disk iso and the activation key you have on the sticker under the belly of your laptop, the first step of this tutorial tell you how to download the iso for free.

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This would be a lot easier, but I was not the one who took it out. Someone "thought" they was fixing it, took my HDD out, threw it away with out my permission and slapped in the one I have now thinking it would be perfect.

A punishment for this individual would be in order.

SnackCabinet · 01 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by bobafetthotmail

Quote: Originally Posted by CosmicPoptart

Everybody, just simply answer this simplified question I'm about to ask. If I buy an Acer eRecovery Disc, will I be able to use that disc, to make my Acer just like I took it out of a box?

Yes. But it will be full of acer-installed software that slows down the machine (nicknamed "bloatware" or "crapware" by most of us) that you will likely want to remove afterwards, and will cost you some money and waiting for it to arrive. The recovery disk is not recommended.

The recommended course of action is follow this tutorial and reinstall windows 7 on your own, for free.
When you are in step 8 use the panel to delete all partitions currently on the HDD (so you remove the old toshiba recovery partition).

To do that you just need the Windows 7 install disk iso and the activation key you have on the sticker under the belly of your laptop, the first step of this tutorial tell you how to download the iso for free.

Quote:

This would be a lot easier, but I was not the one who took it out. Someone "thought" they was fixing it, took my HDD out, threw it away with out my permission and slapped in the one I have now thinking it would be perfect.

A punishment for this individual would be in order.

Could I do the same thing you are talking about if I follow this tutorial? Because the tutorial you provided, I'd still need to buy a disc/usb. In the one I provided, I wouldn't need to. Now I have followed the tutorial I provided before, but I selected "Upgrade" which kept my files and documents. Would I need to select "Custom (advanced)" which doesn't let me keep my Files and Documents?

gregrocker · 01 Jan 2013

Why would you need to buy a disk? Twice you've been provided one for you to use to reinstall your licensed version in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. Did you read the steps which have helped thousands to get a perfect reinstall without the factory bloatware?

I even gave you extra steps to wipe the HD first so you get the cleanest possible install.

SnackCabinet · 01 Jan 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker

Why would you need to buy a disk? Twice you've been provided one for you to use to reinstall your licensed version in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7. Did you even bother to read the steps which have helped thousands to get a perfect reinstall without the factory bloatware?

I even gave you extra steps to wipe the HD first so you get the cleanest possible install.

If I read right, I need to buy a Clean Disc/USB to put the Windows ISO on?...

DocBrown · 01 Jan 2013

I think you mean a Blank DVD Disc or USB stick

SnackCabinet · 01 Jan 2013

Clean = Blank, yes. Wouldn't I though? Or could I burn the ISO to a virtual device with something like Daemon Tools?

DocBrown · 01 Jan 2013

Well, since blank DVD are fairly cheap & new 4gb USB Flash sticks are about $6.00, probably worth your investment to have arround if ever needed again.

gregrocker · 01 Jan 2013

Good quality DVD's are 5 for $2 on the wall rack by the camera dept at Walgreens.

SnackCabinet · 01 Jan 2013

Could I just use Daemon tools to burn the ISO to a Virtual Drive?

Windows 7: Acer 5552 recovery disc?

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