reinstalling xp issues

I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy

Did you create the set of restore CD/DVDs when you first got the Acer? You may need to delete the partitions on the hard drive except for the Acer partition then boot from the first restore CD/DVD. Vista alters the boot sector which is why f10 isn't working. If you don't have the restore CD/DVDs then you may have to contact Acer and order a set.
-- Kerry MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
"Kathy" wrote in message

I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy

Some manufacturers have all of the drivers available as downloads. Is this an option?
Start here:
http://global.acer.com/support/download.htm
-- Mark
Keeping the fun in dysfunctional!
"Kathy" wrote in message

I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy

I have tried downloading the drivers from here, but some of them I can't get. I would like to have the recovery CD to reinstall without all the hassle of installing drivers. I got no CDs with my system at all. I guess I will contact Acer and see if I can get them.
Kathy
Mark D. VandenBerg wrote:

Some manufacturers have all of the drivers available as downloads. Is this an option?
Start here:
http://global.acer.com/support/download.htm

With a Windows XP CD, and a little luck, you can restore the boot sector. This won't reinstall your XP operating system, but maybe you can use the f10 recovery procedure after you do it.
look at http://www.tech-recipes.com/microsoft_vista_tips1040.html try steps 1 to 7, and then bang of the f10 key for all your worth.
Good luck.
Todd
"Kerry Brown" wrote in message

Did you create the set of restore CD/DVDs when you first got the Acer? You may need to delete the partitions on the hard drive except for the Acer partition then boot from the first restore CD/DVD. Vista alters the boot sector which is why f10 isn't working. If you don't have the restore CD/DVDs then you may have to contact Acer and order a set.
-- Kerry MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
"Kathy" wrote in message I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy

It's worth a try but most computers that use the "Press a key to restore" feature have a non-standard boot sector to start with. Possibly restoring a standard boot sector then unhiding the Acer partition and marking it as active might work without pressing any keys.
-- Kerry MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
Todd wrote:

With a Windows XP CD, and a little luck, you can restore the boot sector. This won't reinstall your XP operating system, but maybe you can use the f10 recovery procedure after you do it.
look at http://www.tech-recipes.com/microsoft_vista_tips1040.html try steps 1 to 7, and then bang of the f10 key for all your worth.
Good luck.
Todd
"Kerry Brown" wrote in message Did you create the set of restore CD/DVDs when you first got the Acer? You may need to delete the partitions on the hard drive except for the Acer partition then boot from the first restore CD/DVD. Vista alters the boot sector which is why f10 isn't working. If you don't have the restore CD/DVDs then you may have to contact Acer and order a set.
-- Kerry MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
"Kathy" wrote in message I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy

They should be able to send you a disc that is system specific. I know Dell, Gateway, Hp, etc... all do. Probably charge you 20 bucks or so.
Good luck!
-- Mark
Keeping the fun in dysfunctional!
"Kathy" wrote in message

I have tried downloading the drivers from here, but some of them I can't get. I would like to have the recovery CD to reinstall without all the hassle of installing drivers. I got no CDs with my system at all. I guess I will contact Acer and see if I can get them.
Kathy
Mark D. VandenBerg wrote: Some manufacturers have all of the drivers available as downloads. Is this an option?
Start here:
http://global.acer.com/support/download.htm

Vista Setup overwrote the code for F10. Acer should have a fix for this.
"Kathy" wrote in message

I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy

The OP pointed out that F10 does not start the recovery process. Vista no doubt mashed the code. The OP will need a utility from Acer to re-enable F10.
"Marc Nutty" wrote in message

I have an Acer laptop too, with 2 HDDs so have XP on one and Vista on another.
However, if you only had one HDD and therefore only one OS installed you will have to boot up off the Acer restore CD that you should have gotten with your notebook.
Or you may have got an XP disc with the laptop?
Or you will have to contact Acer like Kerry said above
-- -Nutty- "Kathy" wrote in message I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy

I have an Acer laptop too, with 2 HDDs so have XP on one and Vista on another.
However, if you only had one HDD and therefore only one OS installed you will have to boot up off the Acer restore CD that you should have gotten with your notebook.
Or you may have got an XP disc with the laptop?
Or you will have to contact Acer like Kerry said above
-- -Nutty- "Kathy" wrote in message

I am using a Acer Aspire 5670 laptop Processor: Intel CPU T2300 @ 1.66 GHZ RAM: 1.00 GB
I decided to try Vista. After a few days I decided to go back to XP. The problem is I cannot access the install program on my laptop. I am supposed to hit alt f10 when the acer screen is up and it will take me into a restore process. The problem is IT WON'T WORK. I have tried everything I can think of. I have changed to boot order, I even took the files off the partition formatted the partition to ntfs (which might have been a mistake) copied them back and it doesn't work. I have an unused copy of XP from computer that is toast that I reinstalled, but I am having a heck of a time getting drivers etc installed and it would be sooooo much easier to restore it to it's original state with the manufacturers software. Is there any chance I can get this to work properly?
Thanks Kathy