CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting

3Click Create. The Create a restore point dialog box opens.

4Type a description forthe restore point (such asthe date and time), then click Create. The restore point is created.

5Click OK.

Recovering your system to its factory condition

If your computer’s problems are not solved by any of the otherrecoveryoptions,youmay need torecoveritshard drive to its factory condition. This process is called a factory recovery.

Caution

A complete factory recovery deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and any pre-installed software and device drivers. If you are able to access important files on your hard drive, back them up now.

To delete everything on your hard drive and re-install all factory software:

1If you can still run Windows:

aClick (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens.

bClick Recovery, then click Next. Your computer restarts.

- OR -

If you cannot run Windows:

cTurn on or restart your computer.

dWhile the computer is starting up, repeatedly press F8 until the Recovery Options screen opens. If Windowsloadsinstead,restart thecomputerand try again.

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