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Reinstalling Windows
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8
Select
Option 2. Automatic installation of Windows XP
.
9
Remove the red Gateway CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into
your CD or DVD drive, then press any key to continue.
10
Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When the
computer restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.
11
When prompted, accept the License Agreement by clicking
I accept the
agreement,
then click
Next
to continue.
12
When prompted, insert the red Gateway CD, then click
Continue
. The
Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and
programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. Do
not press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do
so.
13
When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows
desktop by clicking
OK
.
14
Install additional programs by following the instructions in “To reinstall
programs from the red Gateway CD:” on page 246.
15
Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming
software, by following the instructions in “To reinstall Works Suite
(including Word), games, or other programs from a CD:” on page 247.
To reinstall Windows 2000 and the device drivers:
1
Insert the red Gateway CD into the CD or DVD drive.
2
Restart your computer.
3
Select
Option 2. Boot from CD-ROM
.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions. The on-screen instructions step you
through the operating system installation.
5
Reinstall your device drivers by following the instructions in “Reinstalling
device drivers” on page 243.
6
Reinstall your programs by following the instructions in “Reinstalling
programs” on page 246.