The consequences of an attack by virus programs, improperly installed drivers or software applications - all this can cause the need to reinstall the Windows operating system and return to the factory settings of the laptop.
Reasons for reinstalling the OS
Today, almost all laptop manufacturers provide the ability to reinstall Windows. To do this, it is proposed to use either special integrated recovery tools, or the ability to install over an existing operating system with overwriting all saved data. The first, very convenient, option allows you to save the licensed software and restore the original settings. The second is to install the system in a format "freed" from unnecessary software applications imposed by the manufacturer. But with this option, the paid licensing support is lost.
Recovery of licensed Windows OS
Restoring the operating system on a laptop is possible using an image saved on the hard disk. The recovery image is created by the manufacturer and contains the initial settings of the computer that were made before it was sold. Thus, restoring the system is almost the same as reinstalling it.
To restore, you need to press again the key or key combination displayed on the screen during the system boot process. Usually at the bottom of the screen appears an inscription similar to "Press F2 for Recovery". At the same time, different manufacturers have different key combinations. For example, with Acer it is usually "Alt + F10". After entering the command, the Acer eRecovery Management interface is displayed.
To start the recovery procedure, select the "Full recovery" option. Note that all data stored on the C drive will be erased. The installation wizard works in interactive mode, and at each next step, a window will appear prompting you to select the desired action. Activating the "File Restore" command starts a 10-15 minute preparation for recovery and requires a final reboot of the system.
After restarting the program, you will be prompted to select a keyboard input language, enter a username and agree to the terms of the license agreement. When choosing an automatic update method, it is best to choose the option to use the recommended settings. After entering the time zone, exact time and date information, the display will show the user's desktop and the driver download status window.
The download process is quite lengthy and takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. The system will ask for a reboot and further activation of the built-in antivirus. You can either approve the offer or reject it, since the built-in antiviruses are usually inferior in efficiency to the widely available Eset Nod32 SS or Kaspersky IS. You can install them later. The recovery process is now complete.
It is important to note that the recovery image takes up several gigabytes of hard disk space and is often corrupted by viruses. Therefore, it is advisable to use the special function of Acer eRecovery Management and create and save the image on DVD discs in advance.
