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Dave typed:
I have a computer Gateway computer that did not come with a
Windows installation CD. It has a D: Partition with a
Restore to install the computer back to the way it was when
I purchased it. I came home today and found the computer
had crashed it said to run check disk. The drive did come
back up ok so far. As I write this on another computer I
am running a backup up the computer. I was told there is a
way to make a Windows installation CD from the computer so
when I get a new hard drive I can format it and install
Windows. My question is HOW DO I DO THIS? Thanks for any
help in advance.

See the paperwork that came with the computer, it's a legal requirement of a
sale, on how to reset the computer to factory defaults. It will also explain
how to use the on-disk recovery utilities, assuming you haven't partitioned
or formatted them out of existence. If you can't find them, they are very
likely available at the GW website.
Otherwise you'll have to find an install CD for the same version of XP you
have and use it. If you do that, be sure to make a copy of it so you will
have it next time.

Best of luck,

Twayne`