Gateway 1450 User Manual

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Managing hard drive space
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Backing up files
Backing up files and removing them from the hard drive frees space for new 
files on the hard drive. It also protects you from losing important information 
if the hard drive fails or you accidentally delete files.
You should back up your files regularly to a writable CD (if you have a 
recordable drive) or to diskettes. Use a backup device, such as a recordable 
drive or Zip drive, to do a complete hard drive backup (see “Using a recordable 
drive” on page 103
). If you do not have a high-capacity backup device and 
you want to purchase one, you can contact Gateway’s Add-on Sales 
department or visit our Web site at www.gateway.com.
Help and 
Support
For more information about backing up files in 
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword 
saving files in the HelpSpot Search box 
, then click the arrow.