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Re-formating/restoring default Gateway 5150

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Hello,

Hi, I have a Gateway Solo 5150 Laptop.. When I turn it on, it gives me a a message saying that there is no operation system found, It has everything intact, physically.. They told me i have to install and re-format it with the factory settings using a system -restoring cd.. Is this the case? if so, how could i find that cd. I bought the laptop used with no instillation cd's or factory settings. thank you very much!

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Dear Sam,

Yes you need an operating system even to access the factory settings.

One should never buy a computer without the CD's.

You must now purchase an operating system like Windows or perhaps that you can download Linux free.

Good luck
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Thank you very much for your quick response.. Linux is a software? Thanks again.
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Do not confuse software and operating system.

An operating system will permit your software to run.

Here is a free and most popular operating system. I suggest you read all the documentation before your attempt to install it.

It is an excellent operating system and free:

https://ubuntu.com/

Good luck
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