Gateway FX6710 8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 114
Recovering from the hard drive during startup, Recovering from your recovery discs
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CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, then press ALT+F10 during startup. Gateway Recovery Management opens. 2 Click Restore system from factory default. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next to continue. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. This process will take several minutes. Recovering from your recovery discs To reinstall Windows Vista and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Turn on your computer, insert the first system recovery disc into your optical disc drive, then restart your computer. Caution Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 2 During startup, press F10 to open the boot menu. The boot menu is where you can select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 3 Use your arrow keys to select CDROM/DVD, then press ENTER. Windows installs from the recovery disc you inserted. 4 Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the recovery. 108