Backing up windows install acer aspire 4330

Frozen_Ice_

HI, Acer team, i use Linux (dual-boot) with windows. I would like to remove windows, how do i backup the windows install so if something goes wrong i can just pop in a disk and install windows again? If any other info is needed i can provide it.

Vince53

Okay, while disagreeing with your decision, I was able to find this procedure for creating recovery disks for an Acer laptop. Be aware that the process might vary slightly with different models:

 

To create your backup recovery disks follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start menu and click All Programs.
2. In the program list click the Acer folder, then click the Acer eRecovery Management icon.
3. Windows User Account Control may ask for your permission to run this program, click Yes.
4. From the Acer eRecovery Management window on the left click Backup, then click Create Factory Default Disc.
   Note: If you are using a notebook or netbook you will be prompted to plug in your AC adapter, make sure the AC adapter is plugged in before proceeding and click OK.
5. From the Create Factory Default Disc page select the drive you want to use for burning the recovery media, then click Start.
6. The disc will be ejected whenever it has completed burning, if multiple discs are required insert a new disc when prompted and click OK.

Vince53

Ice, if your rig uses Windows Vista, I don't blame you for wanting to get rid of it. But may I make another suggestion? Why don't you delete all unnecessary data from Windows and then shrink the partition? You could also use your recovery disks to reformat Windows, get all the updates, and then shrink the partition.

Frozen_Ice_

Um, yes id agree with the vista part but my HDD is only 120 GB and i have linux (lubuntu) on an extended partition, id love how to get the windows install to a cd.

Frozen_Ice_

also how do i make recovery disks?

Vince53

Okay, while disagreeing with your decision, I was able to find this procedure for creating recovery disks for an Acer laptop. Be aware that the process might vary slightly with different models:

 

To create your backup recovery disks follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start menu and click All Programs.
2. In the program list click the Acer folder, then click the Acer eRecovery Management icon.
3. Windows User Account Control may ask for your permission to run this program, click Yes.
4. From the Acer eRecovery Management window on the left click Backup, then click Create Factory Default Disc.
   Note: If you are using a notebook or netbook you will be prompted to plug in your AC adapter, make sure the AC adapter is plugged in before proceeding and click OK.
5. From the Create Factory Default Disc page select the drive you want to use for burning the recovery media, then click Start.
6. The disc will be ejected whenever it has completed burning, if multiple discs are required insert a new disc when prompted and click OK.

Frozen_Ice_

One last question, if it fails how can i reinstall windows, insert the first disk or keep the recovery partition.

Vince53

I don't know if your partition will survive re-installing Windows. But if not, you can create another partition and try Linux again.

Frozen_Ice_

Thanks, looks like i will backup everything onto a dvd or cd.