Hard Drive; Internet - Gateway computer User Manual

Hard drive

You see an "Insufficient disk space" error message
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You see a "Data error" message
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The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a "General failure reading drive C" error
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You see a "Non-system disk" or "disk error" error message
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Internet

See also
You cannot connect to the Internet
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CHAPTER 11: Troubleshooting
Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup. For instructions on deleting
unnecessary files, see "Deleting unnecessary files" on page
Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.
Help
For more information about file management, click Start, then click Help
and Support. Type file management in the Search Help box, then press E
Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty Recycle
Bin.
Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly used
to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive.
This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems,
run the Error checking program. For instructions on fixing hard drive problems, see
"Checking the hard drive for errors" on page
If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer.
Press C +A +D to restart your computer.
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If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may need
to reinstall the operating system.
Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press E
"Modem (dial-up)" on page
If you are using a dial-up modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the
modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See your hardware reference or setup
poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly.
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If you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the modem cable is plugged into
the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See your hardware reference or setup
poster to make sure that the connections have been made correctly.
Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly.
Contact your ISP technical support for help.
Help
For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click
Start, then click Help and Support. Type troubleshooting connections in
the Search Help box, then press E
Make sure that you do not have a problem with your modem. For more information,
"Modem (dial-up)" on page
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