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<main> <article class="userContent"> <h2 data-id="how-do-i-reinstall-my-operating-system-from-recovery-cds-or-dvds"><em>How do I reinstall my operating system from Recovery CDs or DVDs?</em></h2><p>When Windows cannot be installed from Acer Recovery Management, use the Recovery CDs or DVDs to re-install all original software:</p><ol><li>Make a backup of personal data, as the recovery process will erase all your files, such as email and photos.</li><li>Power off your computer. In case the system is not equipped with a built-in optical drive, connect an external USB optical drive before powering on the system.</li><li>Power on your computer. When the first logo screen shows, press repeatedly the F12 key to enter the Boot menu. On some systems, you may need to <a href="https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/563-why-cant-i-get-the-f12-boot-menu-to-work-on-my-notebook-or-netbook" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">enable the boot menu</a> before you can access it.</li><li>Use the arrow keys to select your optical drive.</li><li>Insert the disc labelled System CD in the optical drive and press ENTER. The system will load from the Acer Recovery Media.</li><li>After the system recovery program has loaded follow the prompts to reinstall the operating system</li></ol><p><strong><em>MORE INFORMATION</em></strong></p><p>Use the following steps to purchase recovery media.</p><ol><li>Visit the Acer Store at <a href="https://store.acer.com/en-us/extended/recovery" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://store.acer.com/en-us/extended/recovery</a>.</li><li>Enter your serial number or SNID, then click <strong>Submit</strong></li><li>Follow the on-screen instructions to make your purchase.</li></ol><p><br></p> </article> </main>
