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Hard Drive Failing
Recently, I have gotten the message, Winodws detected a hard disk problem
Back up your files imm to prevent loss, and then contact the comp manufacture to determine if u have to repair or replace the disk. What I have done is, create a disc image on an external HD, and also d/l and created Gateway Recovery Disc <3 discs> and the Gateway apps and drivers disc. Where I am confused is, whe the drive finally goes, and I install a new HD, how do I use the image and discs I have to enable the new drive to be able to boot up into Windows 7, which I think would be there by virtue of what I have collected <image + recovery discs>. The question I have is, what would be the correct sequence of getting the OS and all the files needed to enable the drive to work correctly. I am sorry if I am not explaining this correctly, but maybe someone can give me nformation on how to do this.
Thanks in advance.