Posts by Dave_Clan_Man

Quote: Originally Posted by supraman215 I'm having several problems with my DVD drive. I just got the machine used and it's only a few months old. The PO didn't mention any problems with the DVD drive but I'm having...

Quote: Originally Posted by duncanm Hi Apologies if this has been asked before but, I presume the 8204 does not have a region-free DVD drive? In which case does anyone know what model of DVD drive they typically use...

Quote: Originally Posted by raindog_mx Uh, bugger. So if I already installed stuff it will get into my full backup and I'll be never able to restore it to factory condition? ...Unless... I restore from the DVD I made...

Quote: Originally Posted by raindog_mx I made a recovery DVD as the setup process of my 8202 asked. Is the PQSERVICE partition included in that DVD? How can I ensure everything that should be backed up...

>>Now my main question is...can I go back to the OEM setup? The Alt + F10 does not work. I've installed eRecovery and it still doesn't work. I choose the option to have restore take place. Please note, I do not have my DVD with me,...

Quote: Originally Posted by strike666 I've tested a unattended installation on my new acer 5672, part of the unattended installation is removing all partitions(must say it works great ), problem is that i've lost my...

BIT Many thanks. It is also along time since I used debug. Your link to the software is appreciated. Nearly fifty years since my first computer experience (Valves to IC's). Very much a hobby these days. Yet never too old to learn. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by BitBasher Hmm, not chicken but a cat - and curiosity got my cat! Okies, so I image backup my alternate HD and then completely wipe it (all zeros). I carefully replace my MBR with the...

Quote: Originally Posted by BitBasher I do agree, I think there are different versions of the PQSERVICE partition. It might be the Travelmate series is quite different than the Ferrari series. For me on my Travelmate,...

Quote: Originally Posted by farjars Thanks for the reply dave_clan_man Could I use somebody elses ghost image ? if somebody could provide it ? It's for a Acer Ferrari 4006 thanks, I think the answer must...