Gateway MX6452, User Manual

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Recovering your system
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Full System Restore with Backup
(recommended)
moves the
contents of the hard drive to the
C:\My Backup folder and installs a
new copy of Windows XP. This
option saves your existing data files,
but all programs must be
reinstalled and the program
settings reconfigured. You need at
least 4 GB of hard drive space to use
this restore option.
5
Click Next . The System Restore - Format and
Recover dialog box opens.
6
Click Yes . Files are restored to your hard
drive. When file recovery has finished, the
System Restore dialog box opens.
7
Click Restart . Your notebook restarts, and
Windows finishes its setup and installation.
Important
After you restore your
system, it will appear
with the same files and
programs it had when
it shipped from the
factory. You still need
to download Windows
updates and antivirus
updates to bring your
notebook’s software
up to date.
8
Reconnect your Internet cable and all USB
peripheral devices. You are done.