Gateway M405, User Manual

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Chapter 14: Restoring Software
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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 .
13
Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your
notebook restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.
14
When prompted, insert the red Drivers and Applications CD, then click
Continue
. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your
drivers and programs. Your notebook restarts several times during this
process. Do
not press any keys or buttons during this process unless
prompted to do so.
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 12 .
Caution Back up your personal files before you use this option.
All files on your notebook will be deleted!