Solved Installing OEM inside Windows

[Funktank]

Hi all,

I have an Acer 5551 that I want to restore to factory. The alt F10 doesn't work at boot, so I need to find another way.

Is there a way to reinstall the preinstalled OS without using the eRecovery shortcut? Maybe something in Windows? Command prompt?

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers!!

 

[theog]

Did you make the Recovery Disks?
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

 

[Funktank]

Thanks for the reply.

No, I didn't make re ovary discs and I can't get into the eRecovery in the normal manner.

I installed a new OS, so I believe this removes the files that allows me to enter the recovery in the normal manner.

The partition is untouched, so there must be a way in.

 

[theog]

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

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello Funktank, welcome to Seven Forums!



If you can find an exact Windows version that the PC shipped with you can do a clean install using the activation key on the COA sticker attached to the PC though it may require a robo-call to MS to sort the OEM batch-key.

Activate Windows 7 by Phone



If you can't find an exact same version, you could use the info in this tutorial to create an "all Versions" installer of any version Windows installer, to install using the same method I posted above and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

 

[Funktank]

I should add that the OS I am running is a new install of Windows, not an Acer install.

The short version is I Installed Snow Leopard and then had to use a vanilla install of Windows to boot in and reinstall. So as it stand I have no connectivity on the machine.

 

[theog]

Are you reinstalling Windows 7 or the old Acer install?

 

[Funktank]

I have reinstalled from a new disc, so I have a clean install. There are no drivers for LAN or wireless, essentially this is what I need but there is no Internet connection to get them.

Writing from an iPad.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Did you see my post above?

 

[Funktank]

I missed, sorry mate.

Let check out that link, cheers.

 

[Funktank]

The annoying thing is, I made a copy of my image to restore to but it's 64 bit and I am now on 32 bit. Windows doesn't like that!!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

I missed, sorry mate.

Let check out that link, cheers.

I thought you may have.

 

[Funktank]

Bare Foot Kid, not sure that is going to help me.

I have 32 bit Home Premium installed, but all the drivers are missing for my laptop. So no wifi, LAN, screen res etc. I really need to boot from the W7 that is sitting on the recovery partition. Or somehow use the 64 bit image backup I have.

Forgive me if I've not understood the 2nd link correctly.

 

[theog]

The annoying thing is, I made a copy of my image to restore to but it's 64 bit and I am now on 32 bit. Windows doesn't like that!!

Quote from Post 3
No, I didn't make re ovary discs and

Do you wont to keep the New install, or go back to the Acer install.

 

[Funktank]

The copy I made was an image copy through Windows, it's not bootable or an install as such. Just an image copy that you can restore to in W7 assuming you have the 64 bit version.

What I want is to be able to install the copy on the recovery!!!

 

[theog]

1) So you made a system image, yes?

2) but did not make the Start up disk, yes?

3) Go to http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html
& download the 64bit Start up disk.

4) Do a system Recovery.

 

[Funktank]

That sounds like it might work!!

I can do that from the 32 bit version?

 

[theog]

That sounds like it might work!!

I can do that from the 32 bit version?

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I made a copy of my image to restore to but it's 64 bit

Use 32bit for 32bit image.
Use 64bit for 64bit image

 

[Funktank]

Ok.

When I made an image copy (non bootable and saved to an external hdd) I was running 64 bit.

I am now using 32 bit and have no connectivity to download anything.

 

[theog]

Do you have mate that download for you.