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prepare to recover
When you first get your computer, it is a good idea to make a backup of the software that came
with your system. Before you create these “recovery discs,” make sure that you have blank discs
ready.
To create discs, click
Start
,
All Programs
,
Gateway
, then click
Gateway Recovery
Management
. To create recovery discs for your factory-loaded hard drive contents (Windows
Vista, pre-installed software and drivers), click
Create factory default disc
or, to create recovery
discs for only the factory-loaded drivers and software, click
Create driver and application
backup disc
. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish.
Caution:
External optical disc
drive required. Please see your
retailer for more details.