How can I re-enstall my computor when my restore manager is missing? I had windows 7 upgrade installed and it had messed my laptop totally up and now i don't have outlook. I am in the military and I don't have my backup disk with me.

It's good that you have the recovery cds. Do NOT reformat the hard drive. Restore with the cds so you'll have a clean install . You will need to have any software cds that did not come with the original pc in order for them to rebuild the registry entries. That is the easiest way because there won't be any left over files from Windows 7 after you restore to XP.

Did you do ALL your windows update before the Service Pack? That SP has been out for years? Doesn't your laptop have Windows Updates set to Auto? Choose one or the other, Vista or Win 7 and do a Full Install.

It's a common problem with OS upgrades. Try here for the drivers, choose your OS, 32 or 64bit,: http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers

It's a common problem when upgrading a OS? Is the DVD rom the only component that's missing a driver? Any Unknown Devices? Have you opened the Device Manager and looked for the DVD? In Device Manager, Scan For Hardware Changes. Not Listed? Have you done ALL your windows Updates? All the HP updates? Try the driver here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-58707-1&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&os=2093&product=3548266&sw_lang= Download the software and SAVE to a folder. Modify the compatibility of the software from Win 7, using this procedure: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-compatibility-mode/ BEFORE YOU START, CREATE A RESTORE POINT. With this procedure: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Create-a-restore-point.

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You can not install Windows 7 if you have a total 10GB HDD. If you have 10GB free space in your C Drive, you can install it but recommended 15GB.

If you did a retail or OEM upgrade to Win7, you are likely missing the drivers necessary to run your webcam and audio. Click on the Start pearl on the bottom left corner, then right-click on Computer. In the context menu, choose Manage. A window should appear. On the left side of that window, click Device Manager. Information should populate in the right hand pane. If you see any devices with a yellow icon, you are missing drivers for these devices. In order to download those drivers, first go to HP's Support Page for the Mini 1000 and choose your specific model number. Then, make sure you choose Win 7 as your Operating System. Look for the webcam and audio drivers, as well as any other missing drivers you've found in Device Manager, and download and install them.

You can restore your windows 7 earlier restore point.

http://www.blogsdna.com/2039/exploring-windows-7-system-restore-restore-previous-versions.htm

If your Acer Aspire is anything like mine (AX1420-UR12P) then you have a great compture. You just need to "?nable" it to use Bluetooth. I use windows 10 but 7 shouldn't be much different. Go to settings where you see the Features, and select option to turn on or off systems features. You'll have a list and on it is enabling Bluetooth. without using this feature its impossible to connect

you can install a 32bit image on the laptop and then restore the image you have, but you will NOT be able to activate a 32bit o/s with the 64bit product key