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nano30 -  
Hello,
What is the difference between ACER and DATA?
What happens if you copy Acer(C:) into Data(D:)?
Can you reformat Acer after copying it to Data? ... and what will happen at startup?
Will all the folders in Acer be lost or damaged?
Can the computer function without Acer?
Thank you for the novice that I am, but I'm trying to learn...
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  1.  Destrio5 Moderator
    Hi,

    You only see the ACER and DATA partitions, but there is actually a hidden PQSERVICE partition that is used to restore Windows and the software as if you just bought the PC.

    During this reinstallation, the data present in the DATA partition is not deleted.
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    1. nano30 Author
      Hello Destrio5, and thank you for your interest in my issue.
      But... could you tell me a bit more about PQSERVICE and how the reinstallation will go and the "steps" to follow...
      Best regards.
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  2. Destrio5 Moderator
    Look for the Acer eRecovery software on your PC.
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    2. Destrio5 Moderator
      You will be able to burn your Acer DVDs.
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      1. nano30 Author
        O.K. Thanks. I'll keep you posted if I have a problem.
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    4. Anonymous user
      Hello nano30,
      A little gift: http://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/...
      If you need information, I have ACER too.
      See you!
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      1. nano30 Author
        Hi lacharpente (?),
        Thanks for the "plan". I'll take a look and keep you updated.
        See you.
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    5. Anonymous user
      RE
      OK, no problem, for your initial question, D:Acer Data is a storage (or backup) partition for everything you want to keep, such as documents, photos, or videos; it keeps them safer in case of infection and is untouched in case you need to reinstall your system with eRecovery.
      A+
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      1. nano30 Author
        Could you give me a link to download eRecovery because I don't have it on Empovery, it tells me: eRecovery service is not available...
        Thanks again. See you!
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    6. Destrio5 Moderator
      What is the model of your Acer?
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      1. nano30 Author
        Aspire 5100
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    7. Destrio5 Moderator
      Try this:
      http://ftp.work.acer-euro.com/...
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      1. nano30 Author
        I installed it, but I can't open it. Connection issue with the server (temporarily, but it's lasting...) inaccessible. I doubt it's my system administrator who is "blocking" it.
        How can I disable that??
        What do you think? Talk to you later.
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    8. Anonymous user
      RE
      Apparently, it's not on this version of PC on XP:
      http://translate.google.com/...
      http://translate.google.com/...
      A+
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      1. nano30 Author
        Acer Aspire 5100. I downloaded it but I can't open it. I think my system administrator must have "locked" it for fear that the "blue" that I am will mess something up!!!
        What do you think and how can I disable or remove this administrator...
        Thanks again and if you can guide me...
        See you.
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    9. Destrio5 Moderator
      If your administrator forbids you, do nothing.
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