Reinstalling Your Old Programs - Gateway Solo 5350 User Manual

Reinstalling a USB printer or scanner
USB devices may have special installation instructions. Refer to your USB
device's installation guide.
Reinstalling a parallel port printer
You can usually install parallel port printers by following these steps.
To reinstall your old printer:
1
Exit Windows and turn off your computer.
2
Connect your parallel port printer.
3
Turn on your printer, then your computer.
4
If Windows detects your printer, install your printer by following the
on-screen instructions. You are finished.
- OR -
If Windows does not detect the printer, go to the next step.
5
Click
Start
6
Double-click the
7
Install your printer by following the on-screen instructions.
Refer to your peripheral device's user guide for installation information and
tips. Because most installation software is periodically updated, you should
also check the manufacturers' Web site for driver updates.

Reinstalling your old programs

You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your new
computer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games.
Spend some time going through your old computer's
menus, making note of any programs you want to install on your new
computer. Locate your original program installation CDs and installation
guides. Your original CDs and guides should contain any serial numbers or
product ID keys that may be required for program installation and
registration. Remember to check the manufacturers' Web site for important
program updates.
Transferring software and hardware from your old computer
, then select , then
Settings
icon. The Add Printer Wizard window opens.
Add Printer
www.gateway.com
. The Printers window opens.
Printers
and
Start Programs
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