Dummy form - what is it?

Windows users mostly encounter the term dummy form with an Acer laptop. We reveal what is behind it.

Dummy form: Explanation of the term

• The term dummy form often occurs in connection with an error message when shutting down or restarting Acer notebooks with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1.
• These are usually defective apps or programs that cause the error message. However, there is usually no need to worry.
• If you get the error message, you should remove unused icons from your desktop and bring all programs up to date. It is also recommended to remove unnecessary tools from your laptop.
• Since Acer programs often cause the error message, you should focus in particular on the preinstalled tools. In some cases, it was specifically the "Acer Instant Update Service" tool.

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