Gateway 450 - Manual (Page 248)

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Reinstalling Windows
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When prompted, press any key to continue.
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Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM .
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Select a language option.
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Select 2. Automated installation of Windows (XP or 2000) .
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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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When prompted, accept the License Agreement by pressing Y.
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Wait while the setup program copies files to your hard drive. When your
computer restarts, do NOT press any key to boot from CD.
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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.
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When the Gateway Application Loader has finished, go to the Windows
desktop by clicking
OK .
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Install additional programs by following the instructions in “Reinstalling
programs” on page 233.
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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.