Gateway M305, User Manual

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Reinstalling Windows
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The Restoration CDs step you through reinstalling Windows XP or
Windows 2000. If you are reinstalling Windows XP or Windows 2000, the
Restoration CDs automatically reinstall the hardware device drivers and some
programs as well. You can install any remaining programs by using the program
CDs that came with your notebook. To reinstall your programs, follow the
instructions in
“Reinstalling programs” on page 234 .
To reinstall Windows XP or Windows 2000, and the device drivers:
1
Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the CD or DVD drive.
2
Restart your notebook.
3
Select
2. Boot from CD-ROM
.
4
Select a language option.
5
Select
1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format)
.
6
Select
1. Continue deleting all files and restart
.
7
When prompted, press any key to continue.
8
Select
2. Boot from CD-ROM
.
9
Select a language option.
10
Select
2. Automated installation of Windows (XP or 2000)
.
11
When prompted, remove the red Drivers and Applications CD and insert
the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any
key to continue.
12
When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y .
Important If you are prompted for your Windows product key when
you reinstall Windows, you can find the key on the
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label located on the
bottom of your notebook case. For more information, see
“Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity” on page 11 .
Caution Back up your personal files before you use this option.
All files on your notebook will be deleted!