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...for up-to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. Having these items to support your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on if possible. Starting your computer; The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you call us will...front of purchase. Check out the support section for use. Gateway website Remember to visit www.gateway.com - wait until the installation has finished. Before you to create recovery discs and then to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - HAVING TROUBLE? This may take some ...
...for up-to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. Having these items to support your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on if possible. Starting your computer; The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you call us will...front of purchase. Check out the support section for use. Gateway website Remember to visit www.gateway.com - wait until the installation has finished. Before you to create recovery discs and then to -date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - HAVING TROUBLE? This may take some ...
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...an earlier time This option will open System Restore. System Restore options Restore your computer to the selected date and time. 74 - driver installations or specific software). In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to the Operating System (e.g. Helpdesk... Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Click Next. 2. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it did not work. ...
...an earlier time This option will open System Restore. System Restore options Restore your computer to the selected date and time. 74 - driver installations or specific software). In the confirmation screen, click on an earlier date, without affecting your computer to the Operating System (e.g. Helpdesk... Press the Alt+F10 key upon start-up when the Gateway logo appears. Click Next. 2. By default Windows saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to how it did not work. ...
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... a certain date, you need to identify this name. 3. 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 computer safe and reliable: Helpdesk - 75 To finish, click on System protection in the sidebar and then click the...
... a certain date, you need to identify this name. 3. 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 computer safe and reliable: Helpdesk - 75 To finish, click on System protection in the sidebar and then click the...
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... solutions to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. 76 - Operating system, software and drivers Windows Update can protect your computer from the main interface of Norton Internet Security and the Live Update link. Internet security Norton Internet Security, combined...
... solutions to Windows Update regularly, so you keep it running smoothly. • Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update. 76 - Operating system, software and drivers Windows Update can protect your computer from the main interface of Norton Internet Security and the Live Update link. Internet security Norton Internet Security, combined...
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...when needed, you may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process. 78 - To ensure you can recover your computer experiences ... a recovery backup as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled...
...when needed, you may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process. 78 - To ensure you can recover your computer experiences ... a recovery backup as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled...
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...'s entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc. Throughout the process, you must create a set...
...'s entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on -screen instructions. To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Disc. Throughout the process, you must create a set...
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... each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Make sure you keep the discs in the Backup to list, then click Next. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in a safe place that you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. Continue until the process is complete. Remove... as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your problem, you will restore your computer Recovery - 81
... each disc as 'Windows Recovery Disc 1 of 2' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery disc'. Make sure you keep the discs in the Backup to list, then click Next. Insert a blank disc into the drive indicated in a safe place that you can use the Gateway Recovery Management program. Continue until the process is complete. Remove... as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Gateway support did not help fix your problem, you will restore your computer Recovery - 81
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... not preinstalled, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. For instructions on page 83. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the... problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Revert to its factory condition" on page 84. 3. Reset your system: 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option...
... not preinstalled, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site. 2. For instructions on page 83. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the... problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Revert to its factory condition" on page 84. 3. Reset your system: 1. If nothing else has solved the problem and you an option...
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... tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. If you need to recover software that did not come pre- Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Click on Gateway Recovery Management. installed on your driver and application recovery backup, insert... it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. OR...
... tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. If you need to recover software that did not come pre- Gateway Recovery Management opens. - Click on Gateway Recovery Management. installed on your driver and application recovery backup, insert... it into the disc drive, then go to Step 3 after the Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens. 2. OR...
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... install, then follow the on Contents. In most cases of these restore points to one of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. 84 - Click on -screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device...
... install, then follow the on Contents. In most cases of these restore points to one of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. 84 - Click on -screen prompts to a previous system condition Microsoft System Restore periodically takes 'snapshots' of software and device...
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... still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. To return to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Help: For more information about using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. If...
... still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. To return to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Help: For more information about using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you have created. If...
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... process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer. 5. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Your computer restarts. 6. Recovery The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. • If you cannot run Windows..., a dialog box prompts you its progress. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1.
... process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer. 5. Click on Gateway Recovery Management. Your computer restarts. 6. Recovery The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. This process may take a while, but a Gateway Recovery Management screen shows you to restart your hard drive. • If you cannot run Windows..., a dialog box prompts you its progress. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1.
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... starting your computer. Turn on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution: Continuing the process ... from factory default. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovery - 87 Turn on Restore system from your hard drive. 3. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your hard drive. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution: Continuing the...
... starting your computer. Turn on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Caution: Continuing the process ... from factory default. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Recovery - 87 Turn on Restore system from your hard drive. 3. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on your hard drive. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution: Continuing the...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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...59 Touchpad basics 26 Touchpad gestures 27 Creating a recovery backup 59 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 62 Recovering your system 65 Upgrading your computer 28 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 66 Expanding through options 28 Connectivity options 28 Power supply 33 ...Software 43 Safety and comfort 8 Safety precautions 8 Health precautions 11 Using Windows and your software 43 Internet security offer 43 Gateway Recovery Management 43 Getting to know your system to an earlier system snapshot 69 Returning your computer 14 Internet 44 Top ...
...59 Touchpad basics 26 Touchpad gestures 27 Creating a recovery backup 59 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 62 Recovering your system 65 Upgrading your computer 28 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 66 Expanding through options 28 Connectivity options 28 Power supply 33 ...Software 43 Safety and comfort 8 Safety precautions 8 Health precautions 11 Using Windows and your software 43 Internet security offer 43 Gateway Recovery Management 43 Getting to know your system to an earlier system snapshot 69 Returning your computer 14 Internet 44 Top ...
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...quicker service. This may take some time, please do not turn off your computer for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you and switched on the area provided in front of purchase. Having these items to restore or ...reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. save your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on if possible. wait until the installation has ...
...quicker service. This may take some time, please do not turn off your computer for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads. 6 - The Gateway Recovery Management program allow you and switched on the area provided in front of purchase. Having these items to restore or ...reinstall applications and drivers provided by Gateway. save your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on if possible. wait until the installation has ...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... of your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note: Make sure you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Recovery - 59 Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. In certain situations a full...
... of your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note: Make sure you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Recovery - 59 Gateway provides Gateway Recovery Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. In certain situations a full...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Recovery CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 62 - 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Recovery CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 62 - 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. Recovery - 63 Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 1.
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Gateway Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. Recovery - 63 Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 1.
User Manual (Windows 8)
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...the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you will be Recovery - 65 For instructions on...or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. RECOVERING ...
...the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you will be Recovery - 65 For instructions on...or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. RECOVERING ...
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...to its factory condition" on page 70. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you... may need to its factory condition" on page 70. 4. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - If you want to reset your system, but keep your user ...
...to its factory condition" on page 70. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you... may need to its factory condition" on page 70. 4. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - If you want to reset your system, but keep your user ...