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khairi90 · 10 May 2011

anyone here have done the restore windows 7 to default factory??? i want to know after the reset is it required product key again for activation??i dun have it..

Brink · 10 May 2011

Hello Khairi,

Since doing a OEM factory restore/recovery is basically the same as restoring a image of the HDD at factory defaults, you will not need to enter the product key or activate again afterwards. It will already be activated. :)

Hope this helps,
Shawn

theog · 11 May 2011

Manual how to use Acer eRecovery Management here:
ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/empowering_technology/NB%20ET2%20user's%20guide/Acer%20eRecovery%20Management%20English.pdf

press <Alt+F10> at boot up, to goto the Acer eRecovery Management.
Acer Support: Frequently Asked Questions list for How to use Acer eRecovery

You can Order Acer recovery disks from here:
https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=acer

gregrocker · 11 May 2011

Is this factory-preinstalled WIn7? There should be a COA sticker with a Product Key for your version of WIn7 which you would use if you ever clean reinstall the OS. It is also your proof that you have a legitimate copy of Win7 from whoever built your computer.

This sticker key is not needed for Factory Recovery which will auto-activate, but your saying you don't have the Key is a concern if your computer did not in fact come with a COA sticker for a preinstalled OS.