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...Before you call us will ensure better and quicker service. 6 wait until the installation has finished. See page 82 for use. Gateway support Make sure you and switched on the area provided in front of purchase and model name on if possible. save your proof ...of writable DVDs. Gateway provides several options to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. HAVING TROUBLE? SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Your computer will automatically install software and prepare your computer for more ...
...Before you call us will ensure better and quicker service. 6 wait until the installation has finished. See page 82 for use. Gateway support Make sure you and switched on the area provided in front of purchase and model name on if possible. save your proof ...of writable DVDs. Gateway provides several options to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. HAVING TROUBLE? SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Your computer will automatically install software and prepare your computer for more ...
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Warranty and contact information You can find information about the warranty for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads. Starting your computer's Warranty. Check out the support section for your computer and how to visit www.gateway.com - Gateway website Remember to contact technical support in your computer - 7
Warranty and contact information You can find information about the warranty for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads. Starting your computer's Warranty. Check out the support section for your computer and how to visit www.gateway.com - Gateway website Remember to contact technical support in your computer - 7
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... Next. Click Next. 2. This will open System Restore. Your computer will not restore lost documents either). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to ...was on Finish to restore the computer to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. driver installations or specific software). System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to your personal ...
... Next. Click Next. 2. This will open System Restore. Your computer will not restore lost documents either). This is useful when a driver installation failed, or when you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to ...was on Finish to restore the computer to the Operating System (e.g. Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. driver installations or specific software). System Restore options Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to your personal ...
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... keep your computer safe and reliable: Helpdesk - 79 Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered every day, keeping your security applications and operating system up-to access advanced startup options. 2. button. 2.
... keep your computer safe and reliable: Helpdesk - 79 Create a Restore Point Windows creates restore points automatically at regularly scheduled times or before certain programs or drivers are discovered every day, keeping your security applications and operating system up-to access advanced startup options. 2. button. 2.
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... added to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. 80 Operating system, software and drivers Windows Update can help you can always get the most recent updates and solutions to choose and download updates for your computer up-to-date...
... added to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. 80 Operating system, software and drivers Windows Update can help you can always get the most recent updates and solutions to choose and download updates for your computer up-to-date...
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... recover your computer experiences problems that are using discs, you are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. 82 Please read them carefully! Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs To reinstall using a USB flash ...other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Caution: If you must create a set of recovery discs beforehand. RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT If your computer when needed, you should create a recovery backup as soon as...
... recover your computer experiences problems that are using discs, you are not recoverable by on Gateway Recovery Management. 82 Please read them carefully! Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. Creating recovery discs To reinstall using a USB flash ...other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. Caution: If you must create a set of recovery discs beforehand. RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT If your computer when needed, you should create a recovery backup as soon as...
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2. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc, or if your computer has no optical drive, Create Factory Default Backup. - Recovery - 83 To create recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible.
2. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc, or if your computer has no optical drive, Create Factory Default Backup. - Recovery - 83 To create recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery disc as soon as possible.
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... it. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. You will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Backup' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery Backup'. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If...
... it. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. You will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Backup' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery Backup'. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If...
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...then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your problem, you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. For instructions on page 88. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your system: 1. Make sure you keep the... have stopped working correctly. 86 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that you will restore your system to...
...then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover your problem, you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. For instructions on page 88. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help fix your system: 1. Make sure you keep the... have stopped working correctly. 86 Perform minor fixes. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that you will restore your system to...
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... > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next. Recovery - 87 If nothing else has solved the problem and you install software or device drivers. Types of recovery Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of these restore points to get your system to factory condition...
... > Action Center, then click on Open System Restore, then Next. Recovery - 87 If nothing else has solved the problem and you install software or device drivers. Types of recovery Returning to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of these restore points to get your system to factory condition...
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...4. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may restart your computer from the factory. Click on Next, then Finish. Your system is restored using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 88 This ...process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can recover using either your...
...4. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may restart your computer from the factory. Click on Next, then Finish. Your system is restored using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 88 This ...process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can recover using either your...
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... recovery backup on optical discs: • Insert the driver and application recovery backup disc ('Apps/ Drivers Recovery Backup') into a USB port. Open the USB drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery. Recovery - 89 The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. If you computer and ...wait for the program to start, then go to "Reinstalling drivers or applications" on a USB drive: • Insert the USB drive into the ...
... recovery backup on optical discs: • Insert the driver and application recovery backup disc ('Apps/ Drivers Recovery Backup') into a USB port. Open the USB drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery. Recovery - 89 The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. If you computer and ...wait for the program to start, then go to "Reinstalling drivers or applications" on a USB drive: • Insert the USB drive into the ...
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...recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you want to reinstall. Reinstalling drivers or applications 1. Click on the install icon for each item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the... this step for the item you have created. 90 Returning your system to its factory condition. A list of software and device drivers opens. 2. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Application from a USB device, then go to "Reinstalling drivers or applications" on Contents. Click on page 90.
...recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your hard drive or the recovery discs you want to reinstall. Reinstalling drivers or applications 1. Click on the install icon for each item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the... this step for the item you have created. 90 Returning your system to its factory condition. A list of software and device drivers opens. 2. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Application from a USB device, then go to "Reinstalling drivers or applications" on Contents. Click on page 90.
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...• If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see ... page 92. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your ...
...• If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you cannot run Windows and your original hard drive is still working, see ... page 92. • If you cannot run Windows, see "Recovering from your hard drive. 4. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your ...
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Your computer restarts. 6. Recovering from factory default. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you a using optical discs, turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc ('Windows Recovery Backup')... USB disk, plug in the USB drive and turn on your computer. 92 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on Next. process may take several minutes. Click on your ...
Your computer restarts. 6. Recovering from factory default. Caution: Continuing the process will take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you a using optical discs, turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc ('Windows Recovery Backup')... USB disk, plug in the USB drive and turn on your computer. 92 Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Recovering from your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow the on Next. process may take several minutes. Click on your ...