Hard Drive - Gateway NX100X - Core Solo 1.06 GHz Reference Manual

Hard drive

You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message
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You see a "Data error" message
This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive.
To fix hard drive problems, run the Error checking program.
For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see "Checking
the hard drive for errors" in your online User Guide.
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General
failure reading drive C" error message
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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk
Cleanup. For instructions on deleting unnecessary files,
see "Deleting unnecessary files" in your online User
Guide.
Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin
icon, then clicking Empty Recycle Bin.
Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.
Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full,
copy any files not regularly used to backup media, then
delete them from the hard drive.
Help
For more information about file management, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the keyword file management in the
Search Help box, then press E
If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart
your notebook.
Make sure that the hard drive is installed correctly.
Remove it, firmly reinsert it, then restart your notebook.
For more information about removing your hard drive,
see "Replacing the hard drive kit" on page
If your notebook has been subjected to static electricity
or physical shock, you may need to reinstall the
operating system.
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