CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
AlienRespawn Basic
To restore the factory image while preserving the data files:
1.Turn off your computer.
2.Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive, printer, and so on) and remove any recently added internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter cable.
3.Turn on your computer.
4.When the Alienware logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.
5.Select Repair Your Computer.
6.Select AlienRespawn and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more depending on the size of the data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information on AlienRespawn, see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com.
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