Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or
Customized Restore (Refresh my PC).
Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then
reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on
your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back
them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery
Management" on page 20.
Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will
reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased
your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows
Store).
See
"Customized
Management" on page 21.
Restore Factory Settings with Gateway Recovery Management
1. Click Restore Factory Settings.
Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your
hard drive.
2. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only
available on certain systems), a window opens with the option to restore
either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you choose Windows 7, your
computer will restart and restore Windows 7. If you choose Windows 8,
Reset your PC opens, as described below.
Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows
7, enter the BIOS (press <F2> when starting your computer) and
change Boot Mode to UEFI. If you reinstall Windows 7, you must
change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your computer.
20 - Quick start guide
Restore
with
Gateway
Recovery