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Reinstalling Windows
The Gateway PC Recovery CD steps you through reinstalling Windows. It
automatically reinstalls the hardware device drivers and some software. The
remaining software is installed using the CDs that came with your computer.
To reinstall Windows:
1 With Disc 1 of the Gateway PC Recovery CD in the CD drive, restart your
computer. The Gateway PC Recovery menu opens.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions. The on-screen instructions step you
through the operating system and device drivers installation.
Reinstalling programs
If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your
operating system, you can reinstall programs from the Gateway PC Recovery
CD and the program CDs. Follow the installation instructions on each CD.
To reinstall a program from the Gateway PC Recovery CD:
1 Place Disc 2 of the Gateway PC Recovery CD into your CD drive. The
Gateway PC Recovery program starts. Go to Step 5.
- OR -
If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2.
2 Click
Start, then select Run. The Run dialog box opens.
3 In the
Open text box, type D:\RUNMENU.EXE (where D is the drive letter
of your CD drive).
4 Click
OK. The Gateway PC Recovery program starts.
5 Click the Reinstall tab.
6 Select the program to reinstall.
Warning All files and partitions you have created or software that
you have installed since your system left the factory will
be erased. Make sure you backup copies of these files on
external backup media before continuing this process.
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