Reinstalling Windows - Gateway Solo 5350 User Manual

Reinstalling Windows

If your computer is not working properly, try the following options to correct
the problem:
I Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see "Reinstalling device
drivers" on page 245.
I
Troubleshooting. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" on
page 253.
If these options do not correct the problem, you can use the System Restoration
Kit to reinstall Windows and other software.
Reinstalling Windows
The System Restoration Kit steps you through reinstalling Windows 98,
Windows 2000, or Windows XP. If you are reinstalling Windows 98 or
Windows XP, the System Restoration Kit automatically reinstalls the hardware
device drivers and some programs as well. If you are reinstalling
Windows 2000, reinstall the hardware device drivers by following the
instructions in "Reinstalling device drivers" on page 245 and reinstall your
programs by following the instructions in "Reinstalling programs" on
page 251. You can install the remaining programs using the CDs that came
with your computer.
Help and
Support
To reinstall Windows XP or Windows 98 and the device drivers:
1
Place Disc 2 of the System Restoration Kit in the CD/DVD drive. If you have
an additional recordable/rewritable CD drive, make sure you do not put
the System Restoration CD in it.
2
Restart the computer.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information on reinstalling Windows, click Start,
then select Help and Support or Help.
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