How to Reset Acer Notebook? (Windows 10 and Windows 11)

| Updated on October 5, 2026

You can reset your Acer notebooks using different built-in methods like Windows default settings or the Windows recovery method. The resetting process also depends on the Windows version. All Windows versions have different processes for resetting the Acer notebook. Let’s see how to reset Acer notebook in different Windows versions.

How to Reset Acer Notebook in Windows 11

Resetting your Acer notebook will erase all the data, set the notebook to its default settings, increase the responsiveness and performance of your notebook, and resolve issues like the Acer loading screen stucks. 

You can reset your Acer notebook by yourself in just a few easy clicks shown below.

  • Click on the search bar and search for Settings. 
    Search Settiings
  • Click on the System option.
    Click on the System Tab
  • Scroll down and click on Recovery.
    Scroll and find Recovery
  • Click on reset this pc.
    Scroll and find Recovery
  • Now you can choose the option to keep your files or delete everything.
    Scroll and find Recovery

How Do I Reset Acer Laptop in Windows 10

You can easily reset your Acer notebook in Windows 10. There are different built-in features to reset your device. Here are the steps to reset your device.

  • Click on the search bar and search for Settings. 
    Scroll and find Recovery
  • Click on Recovery.
    Click on the Recovery tab
  • Find Reset this PC.
    find reset this pc
  • Click on Get started.
    Click on Get started
  • Now you can choose the option to keep your files or delete everything.
    Choose the option to keep your files or delete everything

How to Factory Reset Acer Laptop Using Alt + F10 on Startup

There are different methods to reset your notebook. This is a Windows 10 built-in feature to reset your device from the Windows recovery option. Here are the steps to reset your Acer notebook.

  • Restart your Acer laptop.
    Restart your Acer laptop
  • When the Acer logo appears, press Alt + F10.
    Press Alt + F10
  • Then click on Troubleshoot.
    click on troubleshoot
  • Click on Reset this PC.
    Click on Reset thiis PC
  • Now you can choose the option to keep your files or delete everything.
    Choose the option to keep your files or delete everything

What to Do Before Resetting Your Acer Notebook?

The most important step before resetting your Acer notebook is creating a backup. After resetting the notebook, it erases all the data and personal files, so create a backup of the important files you cannot lose. 

There are many methods to create a backup of your important data and files, such as the Windows backup feature, a third-party application, or physical external storage.

Here, you can create a backup on your Acer notebook.

  • Open Control Panel.
    Open Control Panel
  • Open System and Security.
    Open system and security
  • Open File History.
    Open File History
  • Click on System Image Backup.
    Click on System Image Backup
  • Select where you want to save the backup.
    Click on System Image Backup

Conclusion 

You can reset your Acer notebook easily with Windows’ built-in feature. Resetting your device will delete all data and files; make sure to create a backup before resetting your device. 

You can select the option to keep your files while resetting your device; select your important data and files, and delete the remaining data. Resetting your notebook will increase its performance and reset all the settings to default. 

In this guide, we have elaborated on how to reset an Acer laptop and how to create a backup before resetting. If this guide is helpful, you can check out more such guide videos on the Getassist YouTube channel.

FAQ

How to reset the Acer laptop notebook with Windows 11?

You can easily reset your Acer notebook in Windows 11. Open Settings, then click on System settings, then scroll and search for recovery, and tap on Reset this PC.

Will resetting my Acer laptop delete everything?

Yes, resetting will delete everything, and it also depends on what option you select while resetting the pc.

How long does it take to reset an Acer laptop?

It generally takes around 30 minutes, and it also depends on what option you select.

Can I reset my Acer laptop if it won’t start?

Yes, you can reset your Acer laptop if it won’t start with the help of Windows Recovery.

Is creating a backup before resetting important?

Yes, it’s very important to create a backup before resetting your device to save your important data and files.


Isaac D

Tech Writer


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