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CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
Turn on your computer.3.
When the Alienware logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the 4.
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.
Select 5. Repair Your Computer.
Select 6. Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the
instructions on the screen.
NOTE: e restoration process might take an hour or more depending on
the size of the data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information on Dell DataSafe Local Backup, see knowledge
base article 353560 on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Dell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and recovery application that can restore
your computer if you lose data due to a virus attack, accidentally delete critical
les or folders, or if the hard drive crashes.
is application allows you to:
Restore les and folders•
Restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased •
your computer, without erasing the existing personal les and data
To schedule backups:
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon 4. on the taskbar.
Choose 5. Ful l System Backup to create and schedule automatic backup of all
the data in your computer.
To restore data:
Turn o your computer.1.
Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive, 2.
printer, etc.) and remove any recently added internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the power
cable.