CANT DO A RESTORE

Try running a scannow sfc and allow to fix any errors

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Welcome to Dell Community.
Let me first appreciate the fact that you have tried the steps yourself to isolate the problem.
Error code: 2000-0146 (DST Log contains previous errors) refers to previous errors in the hard drive which might not really be a hardware failure. In order to confirm this, I recommend you to run a custom test on the Hard drive which takes longer time than the Pre-boot System Assessment which you have already performed on the computer but it will give the accurate result.
Once the Pre-boot System Assessment is completed, the computer will give you an option to "Run the remaining memory test", please select "No". Then the computer will launch the 32-bit Diagnostics from the utility partition (if available).
After the diagnostics is launched, in the main menu, please click on "Custom Test", then select the "Hard drive" and click on "Run Tests". If the test completes without any error then the hard drive is fine and PC Restore can be performed to restore the computer back to the factory condition (which will result in data loss).
Please refer to the following article for more information on running the Dell 32-bit Diagnostics Utility: http://dell.to/MNJv4B
If you have any further questions feel free to reply.

your system's display drivers might not accept certain resolutions. sometimes changing your display(monitor) can cause problems like this, when it is not the same as original build limits?

Try restore pc to factory setting. here is the way : http://support.gateway.com/s/software/microsof/Vista/7515910/7515910su12.shtml
Or follow this without picture is the same info:

Restore from Factory Default

The Factory Default installs a new copy of Windows Vista™ on the computer. The installation restores the computer back to the factory installation of Windows Vista with all the drivers and programs that originally came with the computer.
Notes:

• Be sure that you back up your data files before performing this option. All of your personal data files and applications are erased during the recovery process.
• Due to the large number of virus and Spyware threats on the Internet, it is recommended that you disconnect all Internet connections before performing the recovery. After the recovery, antivirus and firewall software can be installed, and then the Internet connection can be re-enabled to update the antivirus definitions and perform Microsoft® Windows Updates.

1. Remove all CDs or DVDs from the optical drives.
   
2. Turn off the computer, using the normal Windows shut down process.
   
3. After the computer is turned off, disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse. This includes USB devices such as a printer, scanner, removable storage, or camera.
   
4. Turn on the computer. After the Gateway BIOS logo appears, press ALT+F10. The easiest method is to hold down the ALT key and repeatedly press the F10 key. Note: There is no prompt to press Alt+F10.
   
5. Windows loads files.
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6. The Please wait a moment screen is displayed.
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7. In the Restore from factory default dialog box, click Next.
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8. In the Destination Disk Information dialog box, click Next.
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9. In the Notice dialog box, click OK.
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10. The hard drive partition is created.
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11. The factory default installation is copied to the hard drive.
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12. In the Finished dialog box, click OK.
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13. The Please wait a moment screen is displayed and the computer restarts.
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14. Windows prepares to start for the first time. This may take a few minutes.
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15. Windows continues setting up the computer.
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16. The computer restarts.
    
17. In the Set Up Windows screen, click Next.
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18. In the Please read the license terms screen, select the I accept the license terms check box for each item, and then click Next.
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19. In the Choose a user name and picture screen, enter the appropriate information, and then click Next.
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20. In the Type a computer name and choose a desktop background screen, enter the appropriate information, and then click Next.
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21. In the Help protect Windows automatically screen, click Use recommended settings.
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22. In the Review your time and date settings screen, select the appropriate settings, and then click Next.
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23. In the Select your computer's current location screen, click the appropriate option.
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24. In the Thank You screen, click Start.
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25. Windows checks the computers performance. Depending on hardware, this process can take up to 15 minutes to complete.
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26. Windows prepares the desktop.
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27. The Gateway Recovery Management is installed.
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28. Installation is complete.

try to restart the pc, then repeatedly press f11 at startup you should be presented with the Gateway System Recovery option. That will allow you to restore your computer to it's originally installed state.

Furthermore there should be an option under the start menu within windows to perform the same routine.

Hi klblack24.

I have checked all the information online.

As the are a lot of steps to restore the Computer to the factory settings, let me provide you the link which has the detailed information.

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?docid=362048

1) Please open the above link to view the detailed information.

2) Restoring the Computer to the factory settings will delete the Data in the Hard Drive.

3) Hence, please backup all the Data in the Data before you start the restore procedure.

4) Once you have backed up all the important Data you may go ahead and perform the Restore.

5) Please click on the sub-links mentioned on the above web-page for further information.

6) Once you have restored the Computer successfully, you may restore the saved Data back to the Hard Drive.

7) The link also has the detailed information to restore the saved Data.

Please follow the steps mentioned above to restore the Computer to the factory settings.

Hope this helps.

Please feel free to ask further questions.

the recovery partition is corrupt, you cant restore it that way, use third party disks instead.

You need to know the maker of your display card in the laptop. Once you have that information you can visit their site and download the appropriate diverrs for your adapter. Pess "Start" and goto "help and support" ->'use tools to view.....->'advanced system information'->view detailed system information'->'components'->'display'.

The name of your display adapter will be displayed at the top of the list, like this..>.Name Radeon X300/X550/X1050 Series.

Operating system is the main program of the computer. It can b easily detected by your computer in boot up. So if the computer doesn't detect it, this are the steps you can try :

1. First try to run system restore if you have one.
2. If you don't have system restore disk, or back up disk, you can remove your hardisk from your laptop and try to connect it to other computer as an external hard drive. in that, you can copy important files and back up it in other computer if it is not also deleted.
3. Then if you have back up your file or not, you must format your hard disk. return your hard disk to your laptop and format it.

If you don't know how to format just ask again here.

You can restore your system in your safe mode.
To use System Restore to restore Windows XP to a previous state, follow these steps:

1. Log on to Windows as Administrator.
2. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore. System Restore starts.
3. On the Welcome to System Restore page, click Restore my computer to an earlier time (if it is not already selected), and then click Next.
4. On the Select a Restore Point page, click the most recent system restore point in the On this list, click a restore point list, and then click Next.
   
   Note A System Restore message may appear that lists configuration changes that System Restore will make. Click OK.
5. On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, click Next. System Restore restores the previous Windows XP configuration, and then restarts the computer.
6. Log on to the computer as Administrator. The System Restore Restoration Complete page is displayed.
7. Click OK.

If you successfully restored your computer to a previous state, and the computer is performing as it should be, you are finished.