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Restore Windows with a USB Recovery Drive
How do I restore Windows with a USB Recovery Drive? Your Acer computer allows you to create a USB recovery drive to restore your Windows operating system if you encounter problems. You can also order a recovery drive from the Acer accessory store if you are unable to create one. Use the following steps to restore you…
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How to reset Windows if you have forgotten your password
How can I reset my computer if I forget my password? You can reset your password from another computer if you sign into Windows using your email address. To reset your password if you are using an email address, use the instructions on https://account.live.com/ResetPassword.aspx. If your Windows login is not your email…
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What to do if you forget your Windows password
How can I reset my Windows password? If you have forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it: * If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password. * If you are using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. For more info, go to the Microsoft…
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Windows 8 does not recognize bootable media
Why won't my computer boot from a CD or flash drive? Bootable media created in previous versions of Windows may not be recognized in Windows 8. This occurs if the Boot Mode setting in the BIOS is UEFI. You can change the Boot Mode setting to Legacy BIOS, and it should recognize the bootable device. Use the following steps…
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Activating Windows by phone
How do I activate Windows by phone? The Windows software we ship on our computers automatically activates when you first setup your computer. If your copy of Windows says "Windows is not activated," Use the following steps to activate the software: * Click Start , then select Settings. * Click Update & security, then…
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How do I change my Windows password?
* Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Change a password. * Type your old password, then type your new password, type your new password again to confirm it, and press ENTER. If you have forgotten your password and have not created a , you may need to reinstall your operating system to set up a new password. For…
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How do I enable or disable Windows automatic updates?
How do I enable or disable Windows automatic updates? To enable or disable Windows automatic updates, follow the steps below:* Click on Start and then click on Control Panel. * In the Control Panel double-click the Windows Update icon. * Select the Change Settings link on the left. * Under Important Updates, select the…
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How do I know what drivers to install for my computer in Windows Vista?
How do I know what drivers to install for my computer in Windows Vista? When downloading or updating drivers, it is important to choose the correct driver that will work properly for the specific device in your computer. Often times however, a particular device can be made by several different vendors even though it is for…
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How do I know what drivers to install for my computer in Windows XP?
How do I know what drivers to install for my computer in Windows XP? When downloading or updating drivers, it is important to choose the correct driver that will work properly for the specific device in your computer. Often times however, a particular device can be made by several different vendors even though it is for…
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How do I change keyboard language in Windows 7?
How do I change keyboard language in Windows 7? In Windows 7, you can change the language used by your keyboard. To do this, use the following steps. To change the keyboard language: * Click on Start and then click on Control Panel. * In the Control Panel double-click the Region and Language icon. * In the Region and…