www.gateway.com123• To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see“Recovering your system using the Windows DVD” onpage 132.• To re-install your pre-installed software and devicedrivers using recovery discs, see “Recoveringpre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs”on page 127.Recovering pre-installed software and driversYou can perform a partial recovery by recovering the softwareand device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory. If youneed to recover software that did not come pre-installed onyour system, you need to follow that software’s installationinstructions.You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from a setof recovery discs (you must create the discs) or by usingGateway Recovery Center.Preparing for software and device driver recoveryYou can usually recover your pre-installed software and driversfrom your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windowsfrom the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you needto recover your pre-installed software and drivers using a setof software and driver recovery discs. Because these discs donot come with your computer, you should create your own set.CautionAlthough you may not be expecting to need recovery discs, werecommend that you prepare for any eventuality and create a set of recoverydiscs while you have the opportunity.
