Simply insert CD1 and the process of recovery should begin. If the reason you wish to restore the laptop to factory settings involves not being able to access the start menu you can use the recovery CDs that would have come with the computer. Once the process is complete click 'start' again to complete the recovery process. This will take some time and you be prompted when this has completed. Click 'Yes' to begin the recovery process. Following this click 'Restore system to factory default' and then a warning dialog box will pop up. Click on the 'Restore' button, which appears at the bottom of this dialog box. Scroll down until you find 'Acer Recovery Management' and click. Click on 'Start', and then on 'Programs'. Next you need to ensure that all operating windows are closed down completely, not just minimised. It is extremely important to make a backup CD of all files that you wish to keep, in case of any data loss. In order to restore your Acer Aspire 5735 laptop to factory settings you firstly need to ensure the computer is on.

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