Creating a recovery backup (usb flash drive) – Acer TravelMate 8481T User Manual
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Creating a recovery backup (USB flash drive)
To reinstall using a backup on a USB flash drive, you must create the recovery
backup beforehand. Throughout the process, you will be guided by onscreen
instructions. Please read them carefully!
Important: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12
GB and does not contain any previous data.
Important: This section only applies to computers without an optical
drive.
1
Click Start > All Programs > Acer, then click Acer eRecovery Management.
2
To create recovery backup for the hard drive’s entire original contents,
including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create
Factory Default Backup.
- OR -
To create a recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click
Create Driver and Applications Backup.
Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery
backup as soon as possible.