20 Most Recent Acer Aspire 6920 Notebook PC - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Reboot the computer As the computer is booting repeatadly press the F8 key as the computer is booting

If done properly the user should get to a screen similar to the below screen.

Select the option for Safe mode command prompt only

Windows Advanced Options MenuPlease select an option:

Safe ModeSafe Mode with NetworkingSafe Mode with Command Prompt

Enable Boot LoggingEnable VGA modeLast Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)Debugging Mode

Start Windows NormallyRebootReturn to OS Choices Menu

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice

select safe mode with command prompt

Click start run type cmd press Enter

black screen should open DOS mode

this will vary depending on your operating system

type in net user username

For eg. If you want to change administrator password , type net user Administrator

it will prompt you to enter the new password

enter the new password and the password is changed

hope this helps

If you have the Vista disk, insert it into the CD Rom player. When it starts it will ask you if you want to repair or install a fresh copy. If you choose repair, it will fix any missing registry files

if it has a recovery partition you should be able to use it by pressing Alt and F10 after you switch it on. If not you will have to use a windows disc.

Update your Adobe flash player software to the latest version:http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/If that doesn't fix it you might have some viruses and malware.Start your PC and press F8 several times until the boot menu comes up. Then select "Safe Mode with Networking". Now get some or ALL of the FREE programs below..Download, Install and Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5756When Installing choose the non-pro version.Download, Unzip, Install and Run TDSSKiller:http://majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_TDSSKiller_d6895.htmlDownload, Install and Run Super Anti-Spyware:http://majorgeeks.com/SUPERAntiSpyware_d5116.htmlIf you have an outdated Anti-virus program then Download, Install and Run Avira Anti-Virus:http://majorgeeks.com/Avira_AntiVir_Personal_-_FREE_Antivirus_d955.htmlMake sure to select ALL of the "threat categories" when you install or configure Avira.You should be in pretty good shape if you run and install all of these programs.

test all leads that attach to your hard drive including electrical extensions SATA

the leads from your (motherboard to your hard drive) make sure they have a secure dust free connections and are not faulty or just replace them they could be faulty

make sure all leads that are attached to your drives dvd\cd have secure connections and are not faulty

even something as small as an electrical extension lead or a faulty fan lead can cause you problems computer needs all of the data and power to travel through every working device and to have an end for a computer to be able work properly

a motherboard and a hard drive any leads between them will fail before your motherboard or your hard drive check all electrical extensions make sure they are securely seated even the cd/dvd drives need to have current go through make sure these devices are working

check the CPU central processing unit make sure it has thermal paste and dust free secure seating

also check your computer ram modules and cmos battery make sure it has charge and they are dust free and securely seated some motherboards cmos batteries are soldered in

hope it helps

Your OS is corrupted and you need to re-install it or find a " boot disk".Here is a lot of resources :http://www.bootdisk.com/

No Speeka English??

What application are you using?Try using SKYPE and test the audio and video.

Select models have the ability to have the operating system reinstalled from a hidden drive built into the computer.This will RESET the computer to its Factory Settings( DATA LOSS )

To start the system recovery:

1. Restart the netbook.
2. When the Acer logo appears on the screen, press the Alt and F10 keys repeatedly.
3. If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows boot screen, press the Enter key.
4. After the system recovery program has loaded, follow the prompts to reinstall the Operating System.

Hmmm just found solution to the cine dash volume control problem.
You need to shut your laptop down. Remove the battery for 10 secs. Replace battery. Boot up and all should be okay.
I have tried this on mine and it worked fine. If this does not work straight away someone else said something about LaunchManager but I didn't have to do that so can't give any info on that.

That is a software issue, do a system restore of the computer bringing it back in time before this happened.

LOL, it's there Louis, you just have to take the laptop apart to get to it in most cases. I assume you are talking about the CMOS Battery.

click start control panel view devices and printers you should see your webcam from there right click on it select make shortcut or send to desktop to create shortcut which ever is shownhope it helps you

You will probably need to replace the motherboard, and it won't be cheap, ask for a assessment.

If the charger has a higher voltage rating than the original, then yes! motherboard is probably damaged beyond repair.