Full System Restore (Destructive) Using Gateway System Recovery Windows XP Hard Drive

This option completely erases the hard disk and reinstalls factory-shipped files. It also allows the recreation of the recovery partition. Use this option if the hard drive is blank or all other options fail to restore the machine to a satisfactory condition.

Note: All your personal data files and applications will be lost. Be sure that you have your data files backed up before performing this option.

Note: Due to the large number of virus and spyware threats on the internet, it is recommended that you disconnect all internet connections before reinstalling Windows®. After the Windows installation, antivirus and firewall software can be installed and then the internet connection can be re-enabled to update the antivirus definitions and perform Windows Updates.

  1. Remove all CDs or DVDs from the optical drives.

  2. Turn off the computer using the normal Windows shut down process.

  3. After the computer is turned off, disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse. This includes USB devices such as a printer, scanner, removable storage, or camera.

  4. Turn on the computer. To start recovery, at the prompt press the F11 key.
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  5. In the Systems Restore Options dialog box, select Full System Restore (Destructive), and then click Next.
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  6. In the System Restore - Format and Recover dialog box, click Yes.
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  7. Files copy.
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  8. In the System Restore dialog box, click Restart.
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  9. The computer restarts.

  10. Drivers and applications are installed.
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