Acer Veriton Z User Manual for non-touch panel - Page 8

8 - Recovery RECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 31) do not help, you can recover your computer. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer ControlCenter, which allows you to reset your PC, refresh your PC, or create a factory default backup. If you cannot access Acer ControlCenter, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery. Note Acer ControlCenter vary depending on model or Operating System. Important We recommend that you create a Factory Default Backup as soon as possible. In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery backup. Creating a factory default backup Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily back up your operating system, installed apps and data. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 16 GB or larger. 1. From Start, select Control Center then Recovery Management. 2. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Create backup to open the Backup window. 3. If you would like to backup not only your files but also the entire system, select Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7). 4. Select Security and Maintenance in the left pane. 5. Select Recovery to open the Advanced recovery tools window.