Technical information

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Burning a Backup Disk using Factory Default
The utility creates a backup disk containing the factory default settings. Select this option if you
disabled copying the factory default settings image when you first launch the Acer eRecovery
Management.
Burning a Backup Disk using User’s Backup
The utility copies the user’s backup image to the optical disk. You can restore the system to the
desired backup point using this disk.
Copying Current System Configuration to Disk
The utility copies the current system configuration to the optical disk. This option creates a
temporary backup point with the current system configuration without replacing the previous full
backup point.
Burning an Application Backup Disk
The utility backs up all applications and drivers to the optical disk.
Restoring the System
The Restore function allows you to restore the system configuration using the factory default
settings images, backup images, current system configuration or application backups copied in the
CDs/DVDs.
Restoring System to Factory Default
Select to restore the computer to its original state. All previously installed programs and saved data
will be lost. When selected, the computer reboots and restores the system from the image in the
hidden hard disk drive partition.
Restoring System from User’s Backup
This allows you to restore the system using the most recent backup image you created. When
selected, the backup image information will appear below the option.
Recovering System from CD/DVD
This allows you to restore the system using the backup image on the optical disk. When selected,
the computer reboots from the optical drive. The utility prompts you to insert the backup disk, if not
loaded in the optical drive.
Reinstalling Applications/Drivers
This allows you to reinstall a damaged application or device driver. Acer eRecovery Management
extracts the data from the hidden hard disk drive partition. This process may take a few minutes
and may disable the keyboard and mouse to ensure system stability.
Other System Restore Modes
You may also restore the system from the WinPE environment or through the hidden partition main
page.