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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3 data-id="how-do-i-restore-my-computer-if-it-will-not-boot-into-windows">How do I restore my computer if it will not boot into Windows?</h3><div class="js-embed embedResponsive" data-embedjson="{"height":270,"width":480,"photoUrl":"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/IFuWwuc2oH4\/hqdefault.jpg","videoID":"IFuWwuc2oH4","showRelated":false,"start":0,"url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IFuWwuc2oH4&feature=emb_logo","embedType":"youtube","name":"Windows 8.1 - How to Restore Windows Using Alt + F10 on Boot","frameSrc":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IFuWwuc2oH4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1"}"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFuWwuc2oH4&feature=emb_logo" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFuWwuc2oH4&feature=emb_logo </a> </div><p>Recovery media is not necessary to recover your computer. You can use Acer Recovery Management to reinstall your Operating System from a hidden partition built into your computer. If you have replaced your original hard drive, you will not have Recovery Management, and will need to <a href="https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/562-recovery-using-cds-or-dvds" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"> install windows using Recovery disks.</a></p><p>During the process, all data stored on your system will be overwritten. This means all your files, such as email and photos, will be erased. Therefore, we recommend making a backup of all personal data before starting the recovery process.</p><p>Use the following steps to start the system recovery:</p><ol><li>Restart the computer.</li><li>When the Acer logo appears on the screen, press the left <strong>Alt</strong>, and the <strong>F10</strong> keys.</li><li>If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows boot screen, press the <strong>Enter</strong> key.</li><li>After the Acer eRecovery Management application has loaded, select your restore type.</li><li>Read the notice, and then click <strong>Next</strong> when you are ready.</li><li>Click <strong>Next</strong> to begin the restore process. The restore can take anywhere from 10 minutes up to an hour.</li><li>Once the restore is complete your computer will load Windows and start installing your drivers and software. Your computer may reboot several times during this process. After everything is complete your computer will be like it was when you first purchased it.</li></ol><p>If the steps above do not work, you will need to use recovery media to restore your system. If you do not have a set of Acer Recovery Media, you may</p> </article> </main>
