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by lonniec1143 1 view

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I am thinking about buing a acer netbook computer. Netbooks do not have a CD ROM. How can you reformat the Hard drive on an ACER?

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by the scummy one

would work fine
However, make sure that drivers are available before wiping it.

by lonniec1143

How do I get Windows XP. Will it com with the Acer cetbook? Will Acer send an Windows XP Operating System?

by the scummy one

I cannot say for the certain, usually if you go to the manufacturers site you can purchase a recovery cd. Likely they will either have a recovery cd/dvd with the unit, or a recovery partition in which you need to create your own disks.

by seanferd

or networked, I suppose.

You'll need to use one of these methods to install an OS after formatting, as well.

by lonniec1143

Acer wants me to pay them for asking a question. It seems if I am buying something it should be free.

by the scummy one

too funny!
Ok, look at the contents of the package, does it state that it has any recovery media?
Looking at one of them from here
http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do?link=oln24g.redirect&changedAlts=&kcond5e.c2att92=843&CRC=2745306029

It has eRecovery Management SW. No idea what that means yet. A search seems like it may be helpful, or links to what the different things are/mean.
Their site sucks actually. Are you sold on Acer?

by lonniec1143

I am looking at an Acer now, they look atractive because of the size. I am not sure how they will hold up yet.

by oh smeg

That way anyone one else who looks at this question will know and not have to ask it again.

by the scummy one

I saw an acer and an HP next to each other, the HP cost a bit more, but they were comparable in size. I would be willing to bet, if you look at any manufacturers website, you can find variable sizes and options.
I had a hard time on Acers website, personally I didnt like it. I would be unlikely to buy from them if I cant research the offered computer other than basic specs and what their advertising is promoting.

One thing I like bout HP site (at work we have HP units), they have a search, and on the specs page there are usually links to more details, options, accessories, and more info. I would expect the same from all of the OEM's, however, I may be wrong.

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