Recent content by Gregg101

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    [SOLVED] New Acer Aspire 5 slim --

    I cannot afford another hard drive. I am hoping that my computers hard drive doesn't break, I think what is usually the case is if it becomes corrupted, somehow, requiring the Recovery drive-- which in this case I do now have it... -- I didn't safely eject the media though, I hope I didn't mess...
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    How or what is the Windows Install USB? - Is that the same your saying as the Recovery drive (USB)? I don't have a external hard drive, I just plan on making the recovery drive via the USB. Any additional information appreciated, my USB recovery drive is about 80% loaded, I have a feeling...
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    you are saying what is the same as the recovery usb? I am still having trouble creating recovery usb
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    Lastly, is there a good program fr preventing malware? or is what comes with the computer, (WIndows defender) sufficient?
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    I am having trouble creating the system recovery drive > USB It will load onto the usb drive, but about half way through, it will say Cancelling as soon as I hit the keyboard, and wake it up. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to create the system recovery drive? Do I need to make it so my...
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    [SOLVED] New Acer Aspire 5 slim --

    I did some reading on the link that onespeedbiker provided about the various types of backups, I was reading about the system image backup and how it is kind of similar to resetting windows feature, -- I guess that is the route that I am wanting to go. It is the route that I am wanting to go...
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    I'll carefull consider it, thanx
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    maybe I wont play any games, I really don't want to leave S mode
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    pubg or team fortress 2? are there better ones thatd work more smoothly on my pc?
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    Last question, -- Not that I am a big gamer, but occasionally I need a break from my math studies, I really do need something in my spare time so that I can juggle between activities and get some randr in... What are some good, free, first person shooters that I could play on the laptop? --
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    [SOLVED] New Acer Aspire 5 slim --

    And isn't there a recovery partition already on the hard drive? - There is a reset this PC option in system settings, -- does this restore it to its factory condition?
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    Another question, I recently set up my computer, I'm wondering, it says that I need to activate office -- Will Microsoft outlook still work if I don't start the Microsoft office trial? -- Is it only the outlook webite that is for free? It says -- "Outlook hasn't been activated. To keep using...
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    [SOLVED] New Acer Aspire 5 slim --

    how do I create a recovery drive? -- Nevermind guys, I figured it out. How should I create a backup? -- I can probably search or it, but I do appreciate additional commentary from the aficionados here and can someone tell me about how this laptop compares to the Acer E 15, which was said to...
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    [SOLVED] New Acer Aspire 5 slim --

    I think windows s mode will be a good thing since I just need it to function, what about my other questions?