Gateway 450 manual 237, Reinstalling Windows

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Reinstalling Windows

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8 Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.

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10 Select 2. Automated installation of Windows (XP or 2000).

11 When prompted, remove the red Gateway CD and insert the blue Operating System CD into the CD, DVD, or recordable drive, then press any key to continue.

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13 Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your computer restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.

14 When prompted, insert the red Gateway CD, then click Continue. The Gateway Application Loader automatically installs your drivers and programs. Your computer restarts several times during this process. Do not press any keys or buttons during this process unless prompted to do so.

15 When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows desktop by clicking OK.

16 Install additional programs by following the instructions in “Reinstalling programs” on page 233.

17 Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software, by following the instructions in “To reinstall Works Suite (including Word), games, or other programs from a CD:” on page 235.

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