Gateway NV52L Quick Start Manual page 17

Recovering from your recovery discs
To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers:
1. Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your
optical disc drive, then restart your computer.
Caution: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard
drive.
2. If it is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu:
1. Press F2 when starting your computer.
2. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu.
3. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press F5 to
change this setting to Enabled.
4. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
5. Select Save Changes and Exit and press Enter. Select OK to
confirm.
6. Your computer will restart.
3. During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows
you to select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an
optical disc.
4. Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD (this line may start
with 'IDE 1...'), then press Enter. Windows installs from the recovery
disc you inserted.
5. Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen
prompts to complete the recovery.
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