Gateway MX6960 Starter Manual page 14

Reinstalling software
If you know which application (program) or device driver is causing problems, you can fi x it by
using the recovery discs you created.
1 Click Start, All Programs, System
Recovery, then click Application &
Driver Recovery.
2 Click the driver or application you want
to install, then click Next. When the
installation is fi nished, click Yes to install
more drivers or applications, or click Quit
to exit.
Reinstalling the operating system
A backup copy of your hard drive' s original factory-installed contents is saved on a hidden area
of your hard drive. If you need to restore your computer to its original factory settings, you can
recover from your hard drive.
1 Get the operating system disc that came with your computer and have it ready.
2 Turn on or restart your computer, then press the F11 key on your keyboard while your
computer is starting.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions and insert the operating system disc when prompted.
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For more information on system recovery, see "Recovering Your System" in your online user guide.
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