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The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to complete the installation. Depending on the device driver you are not available for Automatic Installation. To ...10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com However, if a setup wizard opens when you may only need to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. Click Automatic Installation, then select...
The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Select a single device driver to complete the installation. Depending on the device driver you are not available for Automatic Installation. To ...10: Restoring Software 6 Click Personal / Home Use, then click Continue. Type the keyword drivers in the Search box , then click the arrow. 182 www.gateway.com However, if a setup wizard opens when you may only need to restart your computer, follow the on -screen instructions. Click Automatic Installation, then select...
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... the CD or DVD drive. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by following the on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com 183 If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. ... instructions. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you restart your computer to Step 5. - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. If the program does not start...
... the CD or DVD drive. The Connect window opens. 9 Install available updated device drivers by following the on -screen instructions. www.gateway.com 183 If you have an Internet service provider, the update utility works by clicking Yes, I accept it, then clicking Continue. ... instructions. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you restart your computer to Step 5. - The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 7 Click the Web Updates tab. 8 Click Check Now. If the program does not start...
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... the drive letter of your operating system, you want to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com If you are reinstalling programs from the Applications CD(s): 1 If you have inserted the yellow Applications CD...
... the drive letter of your operating system, you want to reinstall a program, uninstall the old version first. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 184 www.gateway.com If you are reinstalling programs from the Applications CD(s): 1 If you have inserted the yellow Applications CD...
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...press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. www.gateway.com 187 The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then click OK. 18 When prompted...CD. 15 Follow the on-screen instructions to your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your hard drive. Automated installation of Windows XP. 11 If an Advanced Menu option appears and your Regional...
...press any key to boot from CD-ROM. 9 Select a language option. 10 Select 2. www.gateway.com 187 The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and the Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears. 17 When prompted, insert the red Drivers CD, then click OK. 18 When prompted...CD. 15 Follow the on-screen instructions to your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your hard drive. Automated installation of Windows XP. 11 If an Advanced Menu option appears and your Regional...
Starter Guide
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...,"make a backup of the software that you 'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs ready. Make your selection, then continue with your system. CD-RW, DVD-RW, ... of applications and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). Depending on -screen instructions. 21 To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions.
...,"make a backup of the software that you 'll need either Create Application and Driver Recovery Disc (makes a backup of recordable drive you use, you have blank discs ready. Make your selection, then continue with your system. CD-RW, DVD-RW, ... of applications and drivers) or Create an ISO image (creates complete system backup). Depending on -screen instructions. 21 To create a disc, click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, click Gateway Recovery Center, then click Application and Drivers External Media and follow the onscreen instructions.
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...on-screen instructions. 6 Click one of Windows. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the following system recovery options when prompted: • Recovery with automatic data backup (recommended)- reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of ...then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on , then click Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer, then click Next. 2 Pick your ...
...on-screen instructions. 6 Click one of Windows. You need at least 4 GB of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of the following system recovery options when prompted: • Recovery with automatic data backup (recommended)- reinstalling the operating system A backup copy of ...then press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly while your computer is saved on , then click Next. 4 On the System Recovery Options screen, click Recovery Manager (last option). When the Advanced Boot Options screen appears, click Repair Your Computer, then click Next. 2 Pick your ...
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IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 7 Click Next, then click Yes.
IMPORTANT • If your hard drive has failed and you can't restore the software from the hard drive, contact Gateway Customer Care for help. • After you restore your computer's software up to date. 23 Recovery starts. 8 When recovery is complete, click Finish. Your computer will restart and Windows will appear with the same files and programs it had when it will finish its setup and installation. You still need to download Windows updates and antivirus updates to bring your computer, it shipped from the factory. 7 Click Next, then click Yes.
Restoration Guide
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Contents Introduction 1 Creating Recovery discs 2 Restoring system software 4 Restoring the hard drive from the hard drive backup copy 6 Restoring the hard drive from the Recovery discs 7
Contents Introduction 1 Creating Recovery discs 2 Restoring system software 4 Restoring the hard drive from the hard drive backup copy 6 Restoring the hard drive from the Recovery discs 7
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... operating system, drivers, and software using blank discs that came with your computer. Restoring System Software tells you cannot restore the software from the Recovery discs" on page 7 to restore your computer. If Customer Care provides the discs, use the instructions in "Restoring the hard drive from the... hard drive or the recovery discs, contact Customer Care for help. If your hard drive does not work and you how to record ("burn") recovery discs using either backup files on your hard drive or the recovery discs you created by yourself. Customer Care may ...
... operating system, drivers, and software using blank discs that came with your computer. Restoring System Software tells you cannot restore the software from the Recovery discs" on page 7 to restore your computer. If Customer Care provides the discs, use the instructions in "Restoring the hard drive from the... hard drive or the recovery discs, contact Customer Care for help. If your hard drive does not work and you how to record ("burn") recovery discs using either backup files on your hard drive or the recovery discs you created by yourself. Customer Care may ...
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... Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs required for a complete system restoration, are included on -screen instructions to create the full set of Recovery discs from the hard drive using blank discs. OR - ■ Wait until a later time to launch the software backup process. You may ...not need all software that you purchased your computer to create recovery discs. Tips & Tricks We strongly recommend that were included with your computer. The Recovery Media Creator program lets you create only one set of all the blank discs that you...
... Windows XP, device drivers, and other programs required for a complete system restoration, are included on -screen instructions to create the full set of Recovery discs from the hard drive using blank discs. OR - ■ Wait until a later time to launch the software backup process. You may ...not need all software that you purchased your computer to create recovery discs. Tips & Tricks We strongly recommend that were included with your computer. The Recovery Media Creator program lets you create only one set of all the blank discs that you...
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...drive, then click OK. A message tells you how many blank discs are DVD-R or DVD+R and not DVD-RW or DVD+RW media. 2 When the Recovery Media Creator program prompts you want to continue. 4 Click Yes. Tips & Tricks As you remove each disc, use a permanent marker for backup, then a ... using CDs, make sure that shipped with your computer. To create a backup copy of x, and so on. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Recovery backup process. 3 If you to the blank disc. The program prepares the files for marking your CDs 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of your system software: 1 ...
...drive, then click OK. A message tells you how many blank discs are DVD-R or DVD+R and not DVD-RW or DVD+RW media. 2 When the Recovery Media Creator program prompts you want to continue. 4 Click Yes. Tips & Tricks As you remove each disc, use a permanent marker for backup, then a ... using CDs, make sure that shipped with your computer. To create a backup copy of x, and so on. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Recovery backup process. 3 If you to the blank disc. The program prepares the files for marking your CDs 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of your system software: 1 ...
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... your computer and you need to restore your hard drive does not work and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive or the Recovery discs, contact Customer Care for help , you can restore the software from the hard drive or from the... Recovery discs. Customer Care may provide Recovery discs to restore the system software, you can find the Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of your ...
... your computer and you need to restore your hard drive does not work and you cannot restore the software from the hard drive or the Recovery discs, contact Customer Care for help , you can restore the software from the hard drive or from the... Recovery discs. Customer Care may provide Recovery discs to restore the system software, you can find the Customer Care contact information on the label located on the front or side of your ...
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...Important If the hard drive is damaged, you purchased your existing data files, but all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of from the hard drive. 5 Your data files are not restored with this process. ■ Full System Restore (with this restore option. ...Restoration options You can choose from the Recovery discs instead of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows XP. You need to restore the system...
...Important If the hard drive is damaged, you purchased your existing data files, but all programs, and hardware drivers that were installed at least 4 GB of from the hard drive. 5 Your data files are not restored with this process. ■ Full System Restore (with this restore option. ...Restoration options You can choose from the Recovery discs instead of hard drive space to the C:\My Backup folder and installs a new copy of Windows XP. You need to restore the system...
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... Backup) (Advanced Option) 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to start the restore process. For more information, see "Restoration options" on your hard drive. The System Recovery program starts. Restoring the hard drive from the hard drive backup copy To restore system software from the hard drive backup copy: 1 Restart the computer...
... Backup) (Advanced Option) 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to start the restore process. For more information, see "Restoration options" on your hard drive. The System Recovery program starts. Restoring the hard drive from the hard drive backup copy To restore system software from the hard drive backup copy: 1 Restart the computer...
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...then press and hold R when prompted to boot from the hard drive recovery partition or CD. The Options menu appears. 3 Select a restore process option: ■ Press R to display the restore process options. If no recovery partition is found, go to Step 4. ■ Press F to format... the hard drive and perform a full system recovery, then go to complete the system software restoration process. 7 For more information, see "...
...then press and hold R when prompted to boot from the hard drive recovery partition or CD. The Options menu appears. 3 Select a restore process option: ■ Press R to display the restore process options. If no recovery partition is found, go to Step 4. ■ Press F to format... the hard drive and perform a full system recovery, then go to complete the system software restoration process. 7 For more information, see "...
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... a topic to learn more: We recommend that you how to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using Gateway System Recovery Using Gateway System Recovery Most computer problems can be solved by following the troubleshooting information in your system to working condition. If ... of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your new Gateway system. ■ Creating recovery discs tells you have recorded is saved on your system under most conditions. Using a recovery disc that you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system...
... a topic to learn more: We recommend that you how to record ("burn") the Drivers and Applications Recovery discs. Using Gateway System Recovery Using Gateway System Recovery Most computer problems can be solved by following the troubleshooting information in your system to working condition. If ... of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your new Gateway system. ■ Creating recovery discs tells you have recorded is saved on your system under most conditions. Using a recovery disc that you can use Microsoft System Restore to roll back your system...
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...-R and not CD-RW discs. For more information on page 5. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to a drive). 2 www.gateway.com To record a set of driver and application recovery disc sets. If you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and...
...-R and not CD-RW discs. For more information on page 5. For more information on creating recovery discs, see : ■ "Copying driver and application recovery files to a drive). 2 www.gateway.com To record a set of driver and application recovery disc sets. If you need to completely restore your system, including Windows XP, device drivers, and...
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www.gateway.com 3 The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set. 5 Click the type of recordable disc you want to use. 6 Make sure you have the appropriate number and type of blank discs, then insert a blank disc into the recordable drive. Creating recovery discs 3 Click Burn ISO.
www.gateway.com 3 The Recovery CD/DVD Creator dialog box opens. 4 Click Start Creation. A message tells you the number of blank discs that are required for the recovery disc set. 5 Click the type of recordable disc you want to use. 6 Make sure you have the appropriate number and type of blank discs, then insert a blank disc into the recordable drive. Creating recovery discs 3 Click Burn ISO.
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... to insert another blank disc, remove the completed disc, then insert a blank disc. Creating recovery discs 7 Click OK. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for ... marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. 9 When you to the blank disc(s). 8 If a message tells you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully," remove the last disc from the drive, use . As you remove each disc...
... to insert another blank disc, remove the completed disc, then insert a blank disc. Creating recovery discs 7 Click OK. Important Use a permanent marker to label each disc from the drive, then click OK. 10 Store the discs in a safe place for ... marker to label each disc 1 of x, 2 of x, 3 of x, and so on. 9 When you to the blank disc(s). 8 If a message tells you see the message "The Recovery ISO Image has been created successfully," remove the last disc from the drive, use . As you remove each disc...
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... location, so you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to a drive). 2 Click Create ISO, then ...find the network location you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. www.gateway.com 5 A message asks you if ...
... location, so you want to "Burn ISO" (record recovery discs) or "Create ISO" (copy the files to a network: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Create My Drivers-Applications CD(s). To copy driver and application recovery files to a drive). 2 Click Create ISO, then ...find the network location you can burn unlimited sets of driver and application recovery discs from a different computer that has a recordable drive. www.gateway.com 5 A message asks you if ...