Every PC user wants their device to work as well as a Swiss clock, no matter the scenario. However, you may encounter issues that will turn your experience upside down. In such cases, you should rely on backup solutions like Acer eRecovery Management to get your PC up and running again.

If you're an Acer user, you've probably discovered the mysterious Acer eRecovery Management feature and wondered about its purpose. We'll dive deep into this tool to help you get the most out of your Acer device.

In this article
    1. Create a Backup in Acer eRecovery on Windows 10
    2. Reset Your PC Using Acer eRecovery Management
    3. Refresh Your PC Using Acer eRecovery Management
    1. Enable D2D Recovery in the BIOS
    2. Fix Bad Sectors on your Hard Drive

About Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a built-in tool for Acer computers that allows you to create system backups. You can choose between three features: System Backup, Factory Reset, and System Recovery. This means you can restore your operating system to the latest working version or factory setting.

This tool can help you prevent significant issues like failure and get your device up and running again. All Acer devices with Windows 7 or higher have this built-in software and can start creating backups immediately.

Recover Your Data Before Using Acer eRecovery Management

Since Acer eRecovery Management will restore your device to the latest working version, you may lose the data in the current version. Thus, we recommend that you recover data before using Acer eRecovery Management.

You'll need a powerful, third-party recovery solution to recover your data successfully. One of the best tools currently on the market is Wondershare Recoverit. It has the most advanced, patented technologies, ensuring you'll get your data back.

Wondershare Recoverit also has a 98% success rate (one of the highest in the industry), so you'll get all your data back within minutes if you opt for this tool.

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Thus, download the software and recover your data by following the steps below:

  1. Open Wondershare Recoverit and click the Hard Drives and Locations tab.
  2. Choose a location to scan.
    select a location
  3. The program will initiate an automatic scan. You can monitor the progress or suspend the process to continue recovering data later.
    scan the location
  4. You can filter your results according to file type, size, tag, status, and modification time.
  5. filter by file type
  6. You can also search for specific files by name.
    filter by Image name
  7. Once the program finds recoverable files, preview and select them. Click Recover.
    preview and recover
  8. Choose where to save the files.
    choose the path

Wondershare Recoverit provides a quick and efficient data solution that will save you a lot of trouble during your Acer eRecovery Management experience.

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How to Start Acer eRecovery Management on Windows 10

You can try several methods to start Acer eRecovery Management on Windows 10, including:

  • From the search box – open the search box, type Acer eRecovery Management, and click the first option.
    opening acer erecovery management from search
  • From the start menu – head to Start > All Apps > Acer > Acer eRecovery Management.
    open acer erecovery from all apps
  • Boot into recovery – while your computer is booting up, press Alt + F10.
    boot into recovery

How to Use Acer eRecovery Management on Windows 10

Once you launch Acer eRecovery, follow the steps below to learn how to create a backup and reset and refresh your PC.

Create a Backup in Acer eRecovery on Windows 10

Here's how to create a Windows 10 system backup using Acer eRecovery Management:

  1. Open Acer eRecovery Management.
  2. Click the Backup tab.
    the backup tab
  3. Click Get Started next to Create Factory Default Backup.
    get started with the backup
  4. Tick the Backup System Files to the Recovery Drive checkbox. Click Next.
    backup system files
  5. Choose a drive to save the backup and click Next.
    choose the drive
  6. Click Create on the next screen.
    create a recovery drive

Creating a backup will take a few minutes.

Reset Your PC Using Acer eRecovery Management

Here's how to reset your Windows 10 PC using Acer eRecovery Management:

  1. Open Acer eRecovery Management.
  2. Click Get Started next to Reset your PC in the Restore tab.
    start resetting your pc
  3. Choose whether you want to keep your files on the next screen.
    choose whether to keep the files
  4. The program will notify you about removing your apps. Click Next.
    your apps will be removed
  5. Click Next to confirm.
    upgrade warning
  6. Click Reset.
    reset this pc

Refresh Your PC Using Acer eRecovery Management

To refresh your PC with Acer eRecovery Management, follow the steps below:

  1. Open Acer eRecovery Management.
  2. Click Get Started next to Refresh your PC in the Restore tab.
    refresh your pc
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Troubleshooting: Acer eRecovery Management Not Working

Sometimes, your Acer eRecovery Management may not work as it should, or you may be unable to load it. If you're currently in this scenario, check out the two straightforward fixes below. They will help you resolve the issue quickly.

Enable D2D Recovery in the BIOS

D2D (Disk-to-Disk) Recovery is a recovery partition for restoring your Acer computer. Here's how to enable it in the BIOS:

  1. Restart your device. While it's powering on, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS.
  2. Head to the Main tab and enable D2D Recovery.
    enable d2d recovery
  3. Press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS.

Fix Bad Sectors on your Hard Drive

Bad sectors on your hard drive might prevent Acer eRecovery Management from working correctly. Here's how to fix them:

  1. Search for CMD and select Run as administrator.
    run cmd as administrator
  2. Type the chkdsk C: /f /r command and press Enter.
  3. Press y to confirm.
    repair bad sectors

Restart your PC after completing these steps. Once the computer powers up, Acer eRecovery Management should work as usual.

Conclusion

Acer has developed an advanced technology that lets you back up your system files and restore them if things go downhill. This tool is Acer eRecovery Management. We've thoroughly discussed it to help you start your successful backup journey. Refer to the guide above for all the necessary features this tool offers and the steps to using it.

However, we recommend recovering and backing up your data before using Acer eRecovery Management. This tool will delete all the files from your system's current version, so this step is necessary for data preservation. Use reliable data recovery software like Wondershare Recoverit, which supports 1,000+ file formats across 2,000+ devices.

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FAQ

  • Do I need Acer eRecovery Management?
    Acer eRecovery Management isn't necessary; you can remove it from your device anytime. However, we don't recommend doing that, as it can be valuable in critical scenarios. If all your solutions fail and you have no one to turn to, Acer eRecovery Management can save the day and make your device as good as new.
  • What is the Acer eRecovery Management key?
    Acer eRecovery Management key will make your device go into recovery mode while booting, so you can safely reset, restore, or refresh your system. This key is a combination of Alt and F10 keys on your keyboard.
David Darlington
David Darlington Dec 16, 24
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