Quick Reference Guide

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• If you can still run Windows, see “Recovering using
Microsoft System Restore” on page 67.
• If you cannot run Windows, see “Recovering using
the Windows DVD” on page 68
Recovering specific files and software
You can perform a partial recovery by recovering specific files,
such as device drivers and most pre-installed software. If you
need to recover software that did not come pre-installed on
your system, you need to follow that software’s installation
instructions.
To recover specific drivers and software:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway
Recovery. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.
2 Click on the appropriate recovery option, then follow
the on-screen instructions.
Recovering using Microsoft System Restore
Microsoft System Restore periodically takes “snapshots” of
your system settings and saves them as restore points. In
most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can
return to one of these restore points to get your system
running again.
To restore using Microsoft System Restore:
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and
Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center.
The Backup and Restore Center opens.