Gateway GM5416, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 6 : Troubleshooting
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Hard drive
You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message
•
Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk
Cleanup. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files,
see
“Deleting unnecessary files” on page 60 .
•
Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin
icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin .
•
Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full,
copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then
delete them from the hard drive.
You see a “Data error” message
•
This may be the result of a defective area on the hard
drive. To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking
program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems,
see
“Checking the hard drive for errors” on page 60 .
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General
failure reading drive C” error message
•
If your computer has been subjected to static electricity
or physical shock, you may need to reinstall the
operating system.
Help
For more information about file management, click Start ,
then click Help and Support . Type file management in the
Search Help box, then press E
NTER
.
Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.
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