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... driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory...
... driver and application backup disc. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make sure that you create these"recovery discs,"make a backup of the software that came with your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click Create factory...
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restoring to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
restoring to finish. 22 The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to factory condition If you can run Windows... 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to factory default.
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You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it will appear with the same files and programs it had when it shipped from the hard drive or recovery discs, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. If you cannot run Windows... 1 Restart your computer, then press the ALT+F10 keys during startup. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to date. 23
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... Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the...
... Adding or replacing a hard drive 47 Adding or replacing an expansion card 48 Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 51 Setting up a maintenance schedule 52 Creating system recovery discs 52 Caring for your computer 53 Cleaning your computer 54 Cleaning the exterior 54 Cleaning the keyboard 55 Cleaning the monitor 55 Cleaning the...
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www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support...
www.gateway.com Checking the hard drive for errors 60 Defragmenting the hard drive 61 Backing up files 62 Scheduling maintenance tasks 64 Moving from your old ... 81 Files 81 Memory 83 Audio 84 Passwords 84 Expansion cards 85 Media Center 85 Checking for device problems 87 Recovering your system 88 Creating recovery discs 89 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 91 Returning to a previous system condition 92 Returning your system to its factory condition 93 Technical support...
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... Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices Creating system recovery discs You should create your system recovery discs as soon as possible (one time only) Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives...
... Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices Creating system recovery discs You should create your system recovery discs as soon as possible (one time only) Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives...
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...that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can. To recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to a previous system condition. Caution To prepare your...it. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous state when ...
...that were not pre-installed, see that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you can. To recover your computer for additional system recovery options, you need to a previous system condition. Caution To prepare your...it. CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering your system from significant hardware and software problems. For instructions, see "Creating recovery discs" on page 89. 2 Perform minor fixes. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve reinstalling some time to a previous state when ...
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... and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows ... you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of...
... and drivers, click Create driver and application backup disc. www.gateway.com Creating recovery discs If your computer experiences problems that you create each type of recovery discs beforehand. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows ... you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To create recovery discs: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Important We recommend that are not recoverable by other methods, you must create the set of...
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...the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4.... Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 90 Make sure that you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the...
...the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to list, then click Next. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. or "Apps/Drivers Recovery disc." 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. When the disc finishes recording, the drive ejects it. 4.... Continue recording discs until the process is complete. 90 Make sure that you can watch its progress on each disc, such as "Windows Recovery Disc 1 of identical, blank discs ready before continuing. 3 Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in the Burn to complete the...
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... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. You can recover using either your ...for device problems" on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - To recover your computer from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to reinstall the software and device drivers ...
... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall applications/drivers. You can recover using either your ...for device problems" on your pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - To recover your computer from your driver and application recovery disc, insert it into the disc drive, then go to reinstall the software and device drivers ...
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www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point... Vista and your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been ...completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other ...
www.gateway.com 2 On the left side of the window, click Repair Windows using the restore point... Vista and your system to its factory condition In case your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your recovery discs" on page 94. • If you cannot run Windows Vista and your original hard drive has been ...completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from your system. Caution This complete recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other ...
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...the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer. 5 Click OK. Caution Continuing the .... Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen ...
...the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Restore system to your computer. 5 Click OK. Caution Continuing the .... Your computer restarts. 6 Follow the on your hard drive. 4 Click OK. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to . CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Recovering from within Windows Vista To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen ...
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... are recovered. This process will erase all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10... 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 95 The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup To...
... are recovered. This process will erase all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to continue. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10... 3 Use your arrow keys to complete the recovery. 95 The boot menu is where you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to open the boot menu. www.gateway.com Recovering from the hard drive during startup To...
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www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
www.gateway.com locating IEEE 1394 port 7, 9 DIMM See memory Disk Cleanup 59 Disk Defragmenter 61 display cleaning 55 troubleshooting 79 documentation User Guide 2 double-clicking 21 ... files and folders 66 Firewire port 7, 9, 30 Fn key 19 folders opening 21 fragmentation 61 front bezel removing 37, 38 replacing 38 function keys 19 G Gateway contact information 2 model number 2, 96 serial number 2, 96 Support 2 Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 91 re-installing programs 91 109
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... 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 re-installing defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 Windows 88 with... Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 removing files and folders 59 resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 files ...
... 18 recordable drive 7 recording audio files 26 optical discs 26 recovering defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 system 88 with Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 re-installing defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 programs 88, 91 software 88, 91 Windows 88 with... Gateway Recovery Center 91 with Windows System Restore 92 removing files and folders 59 resetting computer 18 restarting computer 18 restoring defaults 93 drivers 88, 91 files ...