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If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other
methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and
factory-loaded software and drivers. To ensure you can recover your
computer when needed, you should create a recovery backup as soon as
possible.
Creating recovery discs
To reinstall using discs, you must create a set of recovery discs
beforehand. Throughout the process, you will be guided by on-screen
instructions. Please read them carefully!
Caution: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least
12 GB and does not contain any previous data.
1. Click on
Start
>
All Programs
>
Gateway
, then click on
Gateway
Recovery Management
.
2. To create recovery backup for the hard drive’s entire original contents,
including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click
Create Factory Default Disc
, or if your computer has no optical drive,
Create Factory Default Backup
.
- OR -
To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers,
click
Create Drivers and Applications Backup
.
Important: We recommend that you create each type of recovery
disc as soon as possible.
