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Gateway Troubleshooting Checklists

Want to troubleshoot your own product issues? You've come to the right place. Gateway Support Troubleshooting Checklists cover common technical issues that are experienced.

Most Popular Checklists

Note: Click the checkmark to go to the respective checklist.

Problem
Description
Desktop
Microsoft Vista
Notebook
Microsoft Vista
Desktop
Microsoft XP
Notebook
Microsoft XP
Discovery Questions -
When you are not sure how to begin troubleshooting.
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Computer performs slowly
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Computer does not have sound or audio
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Internet/Network Connectivity
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Computer does not power on
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Checklists by Operating System and Product

To begin, identify your operating system, then select from the following options.

Windows Vista
arrowDesktops
arrowNotebooks

Windows XP
arrowDesktops
arrowNotebooks

Note: These checklists only support Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista™. For all other operating systems, enter your product model on the Gateway Support Documents page.

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