Gateway NE46R Quick Start Guide - Page 11

RECOVERY GATEWAY RECOVERY MANAGEMENT Note: Gateway Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To ensure you can recover your computer when needed, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Gateway Recovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup Drivers and Applications 2. Restore: • Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you through each process. Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs, you must create a set of recovery discs beforehand. Throughout the process, you will be guided by on-screen instructions. Please read them carefully! 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Gateway, then click on Gateway Recovery Management. 2. To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc. - OR Recovery - 11