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    Couple of Questions.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Goat_Warlord, May 17, 2008.

  1. Goat_Warlord

    Goat_Warlord Notebook Enthusiast

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    I did a clean install and just wanted to verify a few things.

    1. Any programs that I should reinstall?

    2. Any way to go back to the factory settings if I ever need to?

    3. Can I not create a drivers/apps disk anymore? If you can get the program back please let me know how.
     
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    1. Probably a good idea to install programs that you use. Just an FYI.
    2. Make restore disks.
    3-99. Make restore disks.
     
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  3. Goat_Warlord

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    By restore disks you mean the apps and driver one?
     
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    I have windows.old still is that a copy of everything that came with the computer on start up?
     
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    No, you make the restore discs before you clean install.
     
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    The windows disk will only have the OS on it. To back up everything on your computer go into control panel>Restore and Backup center>Complete PC Backup. This will basically copy your entire computer and put it on CDs or a external Hard drive.

    I should mention these instructions are for Vista.
     
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