[ashmehta]

Hi everyone, can anyone help. Tried to Re-install Windows for the above model an it would just not pick up cd i.e ......"press any key to boot from cd".I have checked the Bios as advised by Acer to make sure first bootdevice is on CD which it is.

I have been told to reinstall windws on this type of model there are certain keys that need to be pressed before hand, or something like that.!!! i'm confused.

anyone tell me otherwise. Thank you

[mcbee]

Did you press a key?

[ashmehta]

Originally Posted by mcbee

Did you press a key?

Yes I did and nothing happened and the screen went black and cursor kept flashing??

[philthomas]

Have you got a Windows Installation Disk or an Acer Recovery disk ?

[philthomas]

Update :

I think the Recovery option on this model is called eRocovery and is accessed at boot up by pressing ALT + F10

Full details here

HTH

[ashmehta]

Originally Posted by philthomas

Have you got a Windows Installation Disk or an Acer Recovery disk ?

Hi Phil I am trying a windows ins cd trying to format it.

[philthomas]

Well if your boot sequence is correct in bios and it's not picking up the disk at boot up, there must be an issue with the disk or the CD Drive.

Did you try the ALT + F10 method ?

[ashmehta]

Originally Posted by philthomas

Well if your boot sequence is correct in bios and it's not picking up the disk at boot up, there must be an issue with the disk or the CD Drive.

Did you try the ALT + F10 method ?

yes mate tried that no luck