Creating A Startup Diskette; Keeping A Record Of System Configuration - Gateway E-1400 System Manual

Creating a startup diskette

If your computer hard drive is damaged, you may not be able to start the
computer from the hard drive. A startup diskette is a bootable diskette that
enables you to start the computer and attempt to fix the problem.
When you set up Windows 95 or Windows 98, you are prompted to create a
startup diskette. You can also create a startup diskette in Windows 95 or
Windows 98 at any time.
To create a startup diskette:
1
Click
Start,
Window opens.
2
Double-click
window opens.
3
Click the
4
Insert a diskette into the diskette drive and click
5
Follow the directions on the screen.
Keeping a record of system
configuration
In Windows 95 and Windows 98, you can print a summary of the
configuration of your system and the memory allocation. This printed
summary can help you troubleshoot your system.
To print a system summary:
1
Right-click the
2
Select
Properties.
3
Click the
4
Click
Print.
5
In
Report type,
6
Press
OK.
select and click
Settings,
Add/Remove Programs.
tab.
Startup Disk
icon on the desktop.
My Computer
The System Properties window opens.
tab.
Device Manager
select
All devices and system summary.
The Control Panel
Control Panel.
The Add/Remove Program Properties
Create Disk.
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