SOP of Resetting Windows 10 for Acer Nitro 5

Resetting also refers to reinstalling.

  1. There are few ways to reset:-
    1. via cloud
    2. using local disk
    3. using recovery media/drive which is a USB thumb drive created via Windows 10
    4. goto https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10 to create Windows 10 installation media; download “MediaCreationTool21H2.exe”, run it, downlaod download a Windows 10 installer into USB thumb drive
  2. Acer Nitro 5 fail to reset using method (a), (b), (c),  so need to use method (d).
  3. After Windows 10 is installed, avoid using Microsoft account to log into Windows.
  4. Rename PC, joing “MOBITEK” workgroup.
  5. Map “U:\” to “Usefule Software” network drive.
  6. Install the 3 Acer applications:-
    1. Care Center
    2. Nitrosense
    3. Quick Access
  7. Create a restore point.
  8. Run Windows Update to update all updates.
  9. Create a restore point if necessary.
  10. Reinstall applications and drivers:-
    • AnyDesk v. 5.3;
    • Classic Shell;
    • FreeCommander;
    • Intel via Intel-Driver-Support-Assistant (create a restore point after this);
    • from Acer Support
    • NVIDIA via GeForce Experience (create a restore point after this);
  11. Run System Image to create a system image of:-
    • newly installed Windows 10;
    • drivers installed;
    • essential software installed; and
    • Windows updated.
  12. Reinstall software as per “Remove Applications.html” generatged by Geek Uninstaller.
  13. Optional:-
    • create a recovery drive/media using USB thumb drive;
    • create a password reset key using USB thumb drive;