Solved Repair F8 Repair Your Computer Option

[gregrocker]

None. I just wanted to see if you had a faster HD in the mix as I'd go with that.

But if you eventually upgrade, the best performance boost of all can be had from an SSD.

 

[Night AoX]

Oh that's what you were concerned about? Speed? Lol. Yeah I'm upgrading to SSDs ASAP lol. However, remember that you & I are on 2 different levels. The MOST data savvy programs I run are Fruity Loops & light gaming. This machine alone can handle CoD, GTA, Saints Row 3, etc...But, even those rely on this Nvidia card. The drive is fast enough for my tasks. My major concern is internet speed but, that's a different fight for a different day. I'm about to start the installation process. I'll keep posting via mobile.

 

[gregrocker]

Good luck. Stick with the steps, especially re: drivers.

 

[Night AoX]

Oh I already got all the neccessary drivers & applications I want from Acer. Luckily everything I wanted & needed was there. I may have issues with Dolby Home Theatre V4 but, I'll wait to see what happens...

 

[gregrocker]

Did you even read the section on drivers in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7?

Except for having the wireless or ethernet driver ready in case it isn't provided, use the drivers given by the installer and optional Windows Updates, until all Updates are installed. Only then would I import any drivers which are still missing in Device Manager. Ask if you have any questions.

Only change out drivers if performance dictates doing so. This is not XP. Win7 is the authority on its own drivers.

 

[Night AoX]

Yeah I read it. The issue is that the Dolby Home Theater V4 program only comes pre-built in with the Acer Windows 7 OEM. I many be able to find it but, at this point, it's not a major loss for me.

 

[Night AoX]

Good news guys. As it turns out, the Dolby Home Theater suite lies in an audio driver update. Acer installed a generic driver just to get sound. Something told to try installing the driver anyway to see what happens. Last thing on the list is clear.fi.

 

[gregrocker]

So you've done a Clean Reinstall?

How is performance?

 

[Night AoX]

Thanks. No hiccups so far. Everything's running smooth. Best part is, I finally found clear.fi. I had it all along lol. In order to get to it,, you have to have Show hidden files, folders, drives enabled. It lies in the directory C:\OEM\Preload\Autorun\APP

There's also other apps that are pre-install OEM apps that people may want. I found on a few other forums that people couldn't find clear.fi for download but, still wanted the app. Any good file hosting sites? What is your opinion on the best way to get this out there?

 

[gregrocker]

Windows Live Skydrive is a good free storage and sharing choice. I root my User files in the Skydrive folder so they Sync to the cloud. Any of them I want to share I can specify how it's done, even send invitations by email.

What exactly is this OEM app and how was it extracted? I only have seen how to Extract HP 3rd Party Software from RecovCD. Remember that most software is copyrighted for single-use, although technically you own a copy which came with the PC.


http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...are-after-clean-win-7-install.html#post488270

 

[Night AoX]

It's Acer's clear.fi media suite. Acer clearfi It's pretty cool actually. It's a standard .exe setup only all the files in the folder are needed for proper setup. Have you ever had any security issues with doing that? Because a hack is exactly what I'm afraid of lol.

 

[gregrocker]

Set a System Restore Point - Create

Apportion as much HD space as you can afford for System Protection so the Restore Points last longer: System Protection - Change Disk Space Usage

 

[Night AoX]

I did that earlier lol

 

[Night AoX]

Thanks for sticking with me through this man. It's been a crazy ride.

 

[Night AoX]

Hey I started a solution thread for the Acer clear.fi suite at Acer clear.fi Media Suite Set-up Files- Get Them Here Check it & let me know what you think.

 

[gregrocker]

I understand that you want to share this piece of OEM software you were able to extract but I doubt if the Forums will host it since as I pointed out earlier it may run afoul of copyright if deemed to be published.

However your posts here and elsewhere about how you were able to extract it will be found via Google and used by others who also own a copy because they bought that model PC and can also access Recovery.

 

[z3r010]

Hey I started a solution thread for the Acer clear.fi suite at Acer clear.fi Media Suite Set-up Files- Get Them Here Check it & let me know what you think.

Please do not post copywrite material that you have no rights to distribute on our site.

I have now removed the post so could you please read the site rules and note that piracy usually calls for an instant ban - Windows 7 Forums - Forum Rules

 

[Night AoX]

Oops. The Acer website doesn't say anything about not ditributing it. From what I read, it's free for anyone. The only thing you'll need is the proper hardware. Some non-Acer computers, laptops & devices have the proper built-in hardware enabling them to handle the software.

 

[gregrocker]

A site owner must use an abundance of caution when publishing someone else's work, especially software. What seems like harmless sharing between licensees desiring a Clean Reinstall might be viewed by the author as mass publishing of his work resulting in legal action.

 

[Night AoX]

Guess I never thought of it that way. I don't why they won't just mainstream it anyway. It's a damn delightful app.