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Windows 11: How to Setup the Fingerprint Reader
How can I setup the fingerprint reader to sign-in to Windows 11? Some Acer notebooks include a fingerprint reader that you can use to sign-in to your computer. Use the steps below to setup your fingerprint reader. Click on the Magnifying Glass 🔎 in the taskbar. Type Fingerprint in the Search bar. Select Set up fingerprint…
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Windows 11: How to Check the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version
How can I check what version of TPM my computer has? Many Acer computers include a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to provide hardware-based security for your device. You can use the steps below to check the specifications of your TPM chip. Click on the Magnifying Glass 🔎 in the taskbar. Type TPM in the Search bar. Select…
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Windows 11: How to Create a Recovery USB Drive
How do I create a factory restore drive for my Acer computer? It is a good idea to create a recovery drive for your computer so you can reinstall Windows 11 if you encounter any issues that require you to restore the system. This drive will only contain the factory software and will not backup any of your personal files or…
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Windows 11: How to Access Control Panel
Where is Control Panel located in Windows 11? You can use Control Panel in Windows 11 to view and change system settings similar to previous versions of Windows. Use the steps below to access the Control Panel in Windows 11. Click on the Magnifying Glass (Search icon) in the taskbar. The Search window opens. Type Control…
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How to Setup Your Acer Computer for Video Conferencing
How do I setup my Acer computer so I can work from home or online school? Use the instructions in the video below to configure your Acer computer for video conferencing.
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Acer Desktop Computers Eligible for the Windows 11 Upgrade
How can I tell if my Acer desktop is able to upgrade to Windows 11? Acer has published a list of models that support upgrading to Windows 11. If your product model is not in the list, Acer has not tested the device and the drivers have not been updated for that model. For more information on the Windows 11 upgrade, please…
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Acer Notebook Computers Eligible for the Windows 11 Upgrade
How can I tell if my Acer laptop is able to upgrade to Windows 11? Acer has published a list of models that support upgrading to Windows 11. If your product model is not in the list, Acer has not tested the device and the drivers have not been updated for that model. For more information on the Windows 11 upgrade, please…
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Windows 11: How to Check if your PC Meets the Requirements
How can I tell if my computer will run Windows 11? This video will show you how to use the Microsoft PC Health Check App to see if your computer meets the system requirements for running Windows 11.
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Windows 11: How to Connect Multiple Monitors
How do I setup dual monitors on my Windows 11 computer? Use the steps below to set up multiple monitors and choose your display options. Plug a monitor into your video port. Windows 11 will automatically detect your monitor. Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings⚙. Select System from the left menu, then select Display in the…
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How to check your TPM version number in Windows 10
How can I check to see if my computer has TPM 2.0? You can use the steps below to check to see if your computer has a TPM module and what version TPM is installed. You must have TPM 2.0 or higher to upgrade to Windows 11. Type Device Manager in the Windows search box and select Device Manager from the search results.…
