Gateway LT 1000 User Manual

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Chapter 1: Maintaining Your computer www.gateway.com64Installing your old printer or scannerTips & TricksFor more information about installingprinters and scanners, see Using Drivesand Accessories in your ReferenceGuide.Help and SupportFor more information about restoringyour computer’s previous settings inWindows XP, click Start, then click Helpand Support. Type the keyword SystemRestore in the Search box, then clickthe arrow.Help and SupportFor more information about installing aprinter in Windows XP, click Start, thenclick Help and Support. Type thekeyword installing a printer in theSearch box, then click the arrow.Windows may have built-in support for older printers, scanners, or other peripheraldevices. This means you do not need any additional software. Newer devices,however, usually require your original software installation discs or diskettes.If you have trouble after you install the software for your old devices, you canuse System Restore to restore your computer’s previous settings.See your peripheral device’s user guide for installation information and tips.Because most installation software is periodically updated, you should also checkthe manufacturer’s Web site for software updates.Installing your old programsTips & TricksIf your new computer comes with anewer version of a program, it is usuallybetter to use the newer version than toreinstall the old one.Help and SupportFor more information about restoringyour computer’s previous settings inWindows XP, click Start, then click Helpand Support. Type the keyword SystemRestore in the Search box, then clickthe arrow.You probably use some programs that did not come installed on your newcomputer, such as personal finance software, graphics programs, or games.Spend some time going through your old computer’s Start and Programs menus,making note of any programs you want to install on your new computer. Locateyour original program installation discs and installation guides. Your original discsand guides should contain any serial numbers or product ID keys that may berequired for program installation and registration. Remember to check thepublisher’s Web site for important program updates.If you have trouble after installing your old programs, you can restore yourcomputer’s previous settings using System Restore.