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Reinstalling
Device Drivers
Device drivers are programs that control devices such as monitors, CD/DVD
drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices
and programs.
Drivers for your original computer hardware are installed at Gateway. If you
install a new device, you need to install the drivers provided by the device
manufacturer.
You should reinstall device drivers:
■ If directed to do so while troubleshooting
■ If you have reinstalled Windows NT 4.0
■ If you see a message indicating that there is a problem with a device driver
This chapter provides instructions for reinstalling device drivers in
Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows NT 4.0. If you are
not comfortable with the procedures covered in this chapter, seek help from
a more experienced computer user or a computer service technician.
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