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Updating device drivers

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Updating device drivers

The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the
Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility
works by direct-dialing the device driver update service.

To update device drivers:

1

Insert the red Drivers CD into the CD, DVD, or recordable drive. If the
program starts automatically, go to Step 5.

- OR -

If the program does not start automatically, go to Step 2.

2

Click

Start

, then click

Run

. The Run dialog box opens.

3

In the

Open

text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of

the CD, DVD, or recordable drive).

4

Click

OK

.

5

If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers CD, accept the
End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking

Yes, I accept it

, then clicking

Continue

. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery program starts and

the

Drivers and Application Recovery

tab appears.

6

Click the

Web Updates

tab.

7

Click

Check Now

. The Connect window opens.

8

Follow the on-screen instructions. Depending on the device driver you are
updating, you may only need to restart your computer to complete the
installation. However, if a setup wizard opens when you restart your
computer, follow the on-screen instructions.

Help and

Support

For more information about updating device drivers in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.

Type the keyword

updating drivers in the HelpSpot

Search box

, then click the arrow.