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... either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is...on -screen instructions. Before you 'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21
... either several CD-R discs or one DVD-R or DVD+R disc. Depending on the type of recordable drive you use, you create this"recovery disc,"make a backup of the software that you have blank discs ready. prepare to recover When you first get your computer, it is...on -screen instructions. Before you 'll need either Create System Recovery Discs (makes a backup of applications and drivers) or Create ISO image (creates complete system backup). To create the disc, click (Start), Gateway Recovery Center, then click Factory Recovery External Media and follow the on -screen instructions. 21
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...press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program .... This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on as it was when you restore your computer to reformatting. 22 The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on a hidden area of your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the ...
...press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on -screen instructions. 5 Click one of the following system recovery options when prompted • Recovery with Automatic Data Backup (recommended)- This option saves your existing data files, but all programs must be re-installed and the program .... This process deletes your data files, so they must be saved on as it was when you restore your computer to reformatting. 22 The System Recovery wizard opens. 4 Follow the on a hidden area of your hard drive. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the ...
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6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.
6 Click Next, then click Yes. Recovery starts. 7 When recovery is complete, click Finish. IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the factory. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation.