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Reinstalling device drivers
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Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Device drivers are programs that control devices such as the computer display, DVD drives, and modems. Drivers translate information between computer devices and programs. Drivers for your original convertible tablet PC 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 see a message indicating that there is a problem with a device driver If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are directed to do so while troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below. If you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically reinstalled. To reinstall device drivers: 1 Insert the Gateway Windows XP Pro Tablet PC DVD into the DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5. - OR - If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2. Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see "Changing modules" on page 110. 2 Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Run. The Run dialog box opens. 3 In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of your DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive). 4 Click/Tap OK. www.gateway.com 243