Gateway M505 User Manual page 236

Chapter 14: Restoring Software
To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers:
Caution
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Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD/CD-RW or
DVD-RW/CD-RW drive.
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Restart your notebook.
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Select
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Select a language option.
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Select
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Select
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When prompted, press any key to continue.
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Select
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Select a language option.
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Select
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When prompted, remove the red Drivers and Applications CD and insert
the blue Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive, then press any
key to continue.
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When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y.
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Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your
notebook restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.
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When prompted, insert the red Drivers and Applications CD, then click
Continue
drivers and programs. Your notebook restarts several times during this
process. Do not press any keys or buttons during this process unless
prompted to do so.
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When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows
desktop by clicking
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Install additional programs by following the instructions in
programs" on page
226
Back up your personal files before you use this option.
All files on your notebook will be deleted!
2. Boot from CD-ROM
1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format)
1. Continue deleting all files and restart
2. Boot from CD-ROM
2. Automated installation of Windows (XP)
. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your
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