Reinstall Windows XP on Acer Aspire One - computer did not come with a recovery CD

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• My computer did not come with a Windows XP restore disk

  My computer did not come with a restore Windows XP disc and I don't know how to get one, because my computer keeps restarting itself and that goes, "your computer must was closed incorrectly, or because of a power failure" and he gives me 3 options of safe mode and then gives me the opportunity to go to windows normally... but all the options I chose... It keeps just restarting on me... My computer did not come with a restore disc and Idk anyone who owns one... then where would I go to get one?

  Some computers have a built-in hard disk recovery partition.  Search for information on this subject on the BIOS screen that appears the first thing when the computer starts.  By pressing Ctrl + F11, accesses a recovery on some Dells partition.

  Otherwise, contact the computer manufacturer and ask if they can provide a restore disc.

• Reinstall Windows 7 Starter Acer Aspire One D257

  I have an Acer Aspire One D257. It has no built in DVD / Draw.  It came pre-installed with "windows 7 starter" I don't have a disc of recovery etc for this program. Last year I used widows any time upgrade to install "windows 7 Home premium upgrade," which has been installed via the internet by a Microsoft technician. Then I had the upgrade key sent to me by e-mail, what's left.  Later, I had problems with the computer and decided to windows 7 from re - stall. I visited the Microsoft site and downloaded the program on a USB Home premium windows 7 (32-bit).  I have this installed successfully in the D257 of Acer. But I was unable to activate with my key upgrade Windows 7 Home premium, for some reason any he does not accept it?  So now that I have a dilemma, I have a key that has cost about £76,00 for the upgrade that seems unnecessary.  Also, I am unable to revert to the original "windows 7 starter", as the system restore will allow me only to come back to a point in time that is after I installed windows 7 about 2 weeks ago. How can I fix this without having to buy another program again. P.S. I use an external DVD draw if I need. Can anyone help please.

  Original title: bobgoodman1706

  Hi thanks for the info. Unfortunately, the recovery was wiped out when I installed the new windows 7. However, I have now solved the problem by buying a new product key that has been a success so now have windows 7 home premium installed and fully active. Thanks to everyone who tried to help me.

• XP don't boot-computer did not come with the XP CD

  XP boot not - need XP Recovery CD, but it came pre-loaded on my computer, w/no CD.  Any suggestions?

  Use the XP Recovery Console to check the file system on your drive HARD and correct all problems of integrity of system files caused by problems of power supply interruption and then try to start your system - this may be all you need to do to get your system running.
  Boot into the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD.
  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and do not forget.
  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.
  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.
  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:
  xp_rec_con. ISO
  Download the ISO from here:
  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig
  Use this free and easy program to create your bootable CD:
  http://www.ImgBurn.com/
  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:
  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php
  ? showtopic = 61
  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.
  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are
  done before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.
  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:
  Press any key to boot from CD...
  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.
  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.
  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)
  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).
  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same thing you see in the Explorer folder C:\WINDOWS.
  RC allows commands the base - copy, rename, replace, delete file, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.
  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.
  Running chkdsk is very well run even if she can't find any problems.
  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:
  CHKDSK C: /r
  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.  It may take a long time to complete or seem to be 'glued '.  Be patient.  If the HARD drive light flashes, it's something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.
  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.
  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.
  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.
  Once finished the chkdsk/r, see if your system boots.  If this is not the case, to do this:
  The next time that your system has rebooted, start tapping the F8 key until you see the menu Boot Options Advanced XP.  On the Advanced Boot Options menu, select:

  Disable the automatic restart in the event of system failure

  This will display the error message that you don't see when the system restarts.  This is what Windows is supposed to do when there a failure - it is supposed to automatically restart.  The error you see on the screen has your clues...

  If you do not see the menu Options start Advancded or you do not have to turn it off automatic restart on option system in the list of choices, you need to try again until you do.  Start typing the F8 key earlier and more frequently as your system begins to come alive.  If you miss the window of opportunity F8, you must try again.

  Do not guess what the problem might be - understand and resolve it. I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• How come my computer did not come with windows 7 reinstall discs

  Why are'nt windows 7 reinstall disks sent with new computers?

  Save $ 10,

  Contact them and get a.

  There was a class action against Acer for this same reason,

  Do not provide a recovery disk which had Vista on it,

  They had a partition from the factory, but it is not good enough.

• I downloaded Windows 10 to my laptop.  It did not come with Adobe Reader software.

  I downloaded Adobe Reader DC and I get a pop-up message every 30 minutes which States that "this application requires a version of Adobe Air cannon located.  Please download the latest version of the form of the run-time Http://www.adobe.com/go/getair or contact the author of the application for an updated version.  Whenever I try to download, I get the same version of Adobe Air.  How can I get the latest version or get rid of the popup message?

  Hi rubyl17097164,

  You can try running this cleanup tool:Download Adobe Reader and Acrobat tool - Adobe Labs

  Restart your computer and download a new copy of the CD from the mentioned link: Adobe - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Distribution

  Let us know if that helps.

  Concerning

  Sarojini

• I use developer preview windows in my acer aspire one netbook... a job well done, but the winstore apps don't work... and I do not see my bios settings also... helpme

  I use developer preview windows in my acer aspire one netbook... a job well done, but the winstore apps don't work... and I do not see my bios settings also... helpme

  Windows Developer Preview: OS General Questions:

  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/windowsdeveloperpreviewgeneral/threads

  The Developer Preview of Windows is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers. These downloads include beta software that may change without notice. The software is provided as is, and bear you the risk of using it. It may not be stable, work properly or work the way that the final version of the software will be. It should not be used in a production environment.

  Netbook screen

  If you have a netbook with a screen 1024 x 600 Metro applications will not work. 1024 x 768 is the minimum for Metro applications.

  Several people have reported that Metro apps can be run if you connect an external display that is 1024 x 768 or more.

  You can try this modification to allow higher resolutions:

  http://www.netbooklive.com/how-to-get-better-resolution-on-your-standard-10-inch-NetBook-2772/

  BIOS - disable hybrid startup:
  http://www.sizzledcore.com/2011/04/21/enable-disable-hybrid-boot-in-Windows-8-for-faster-startup-time/

• Windows 7 on Acer Aspire One D257 freezes constantly

  I recently bought an Acer Aspire One with Windows 7 Starter edition D257. It constantly freezes, random.

  Sometimes, after a minute after the start, sometimes up to 15 minutes later. I ran the program of recovery without success.

  Any ideas?

  Yo, I had the SAME PROBLEM, super frustrating. It was literally freezing every time you start in about one to five minutes >: () the solution I found, go to the Acer site and install the most recent driver chipset. Worked like a charm. Summer on the computer for 3 hours, no gel! :) - fingers crossed-

• WINDOWS 7 STARTER/ACER ASPIRE ONE UPDATE HELP

  I have a brand new Acer Aspire One Netbook.  It is brand new, so after I did the initial installation for the new netbook, Windows 7 is an update.  When the update is complete, it blocks my netbook.  I get a black screen and a cursor only.  The only way I can fix it is to restore back to the factory and start all over again.  Anyone know why this is happening or that updates 62 is the cause? I basically can't update my OS until it is fixed or know where it is and it can check the updated list.

  You say you have 62 updates. The only true way to know what update is the cause of the problem is by installing one at a time.

  I was looking especially the optional updates as shows drivers etc. If you are offered drivers, you should consult the manufacturer's website to see if indeed you really need the updated drivers.

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011 - Update Services

• Acer Aspire One will be not run Office Starter after having uninstalled windows 10

  I made a huge mistake and clicked on the link to get Windows 10.  After you have installed Windows 10, I realized that the Office Starter Edition on my Acer Aspire One is not compatible.  I started Windows 7 but now Office Starter will not work.  I try to fix but get a message that says I don't have an internet connection.  Yes!

  Hello

  I advise you to put your PC with [Alt] + [F10] and perform the updates. Using "Back to Windows 7", you lose a lot of applications and have a few problems.

• Acer Aspire One D270 does not turn on!

  Have an Acer Aspire One D270. I've had for about 4-5 months now. Today it suddenly has stopped and it won't turn on. I left for a few hours but nothing yet. I thought it was a battery problem but the charging light does not turn. I know for sure, it is not the charger. Please help me! Thanks in advance!

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  Nevermind found the solution...                                                                                                              Follow the steps below. (Please be careful when you handle the electrical components of the computer such as batteries and power adapters)

  • Remove the battery and hold the power for a few seconds (drain any remaining power)
  • Turning on the computer without the battery with the AC adapter is plugged in.
  • Wait a few seconds and then reconnect the battery

  After a few tries the computer should start normally supported. The amber battery stops flashing and turns green when fully charged.

• Acer Aspire 5536 Webcam does not work with Windows Live Messenger

  My Acer Aspire 5536 laptop with built in Crystal Eye webcam does not work on Windows Live Messenger.  Open the application of webcam Crystal Eye went very well, taking pictures is fine, until I want to use it in a conversation on Messenger.  Is there something I can do?

  A quick response would be much appreciated.

  Hi Tom Hawx,.

  (1) if it works well before?

  (2) remember to make changes?

  (3) you get an error message?

  You can follow the steps mentioned in the article below to configure settings for audio\video Messenger.

  With the help of your LifeCam with Microsoft Live Messenger

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/921332

  (Article applies to deliver the LifeCam, works very well for the issue)

  If the problem persists always, for more expert on this issue, help post your query on Windows Live Forum.

  Windows Live Forum - http://windowslivehelp.com/

• Acer aspire one P531h does not illuminate after power to the top

  My netbook aspire one P531h, running on Win Xp 32 bit, shows a black screen only after power on and the power led remains lit steady green. Problems started awhile the 'evil' netbook to start.  After one or 2 low power it started again. Then the battery fails to charge beyond a certain level and now it will fail to start.

  I search the web and forum and there seems to be a BIOS problem.  I found the instructions on how to flash/upgrade to day other models but not this one.

  I tried:

  Method of draining the power as described by lowendguru on youtube and eslewhere.

  I downloaded the new BIOS software, but missing instructions for Flash for this model.

  Looking forward to hear from you.

  Hello

  I sent you a private message. I can't help you more.

• my laptop did not come with a dvd and it wont let me login to access my windows vista computer

  I have a Compaq Presario Notebook PC comes with Windows Vista Home Premium already installed so I don't have a recovery disk.  My computer has been locked up and I couldn't leave the screen then I removed the battery and then reinstalled.  Now I can not access my login.  Here is the message I get.

  The service User Profoile Service failed the logon.  User profile cannot be loaded.

  Help, please!  Thank you.

  Maryann Ramsdell

  Hello

  1st thing to try is the system in safe mode restore to before the problem

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  If that does not solve it read more

  read the tutorial below

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/130095-user-profile-service-failed-logon-user-profile-cannot-loaded.html

  When you log on a Windows Vista-based or a Windows 7 computer by using a temporary profile, you receive the following error message:

  The user profile Service has not logon. User profile cannot be loaded.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947215#letmefixit

  Your user profile was not loaded correctly! You have been logged on with a temporary profile.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947242

  If you tried to log on to Windows and received an error message telling you that your user profile is damaged, you can try to fix it. You will need to create a new profile and then copy the files from the existing to the new profile. You must have at least three user accounts on the computer to perform these operations, including the new account that you created.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  and if you need to reinstall vista, here are the different ways to do it:

  Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• How can I reinstall windows after replacing the hard drive? Laptop did not come with a disc.

  My internal hard drive went bad in my laptop, easy to replace and relatively inexpensive. However, the laptop came not with the windows disk. So, how can I reinstall windows once I replaced the hard drive?

  Basically, you have two choices. You can communicate with the person who made the computer and see if they can provide either a set of Windows Vista restore disks (I would assume) or an installation for Windows Vista (probably OEM) DVD. If the second choice, determine if you will need to download device drivers or software packages from their web site. OR, you can purchase the operating system of your choice, retail. The wisdom is that, if this is your choice, you see if you will need the device drivers and get those of the web site of the manufacturer.

  Once you have the disks, install in the usual way.

  Tom Ferguson