To restore data:
1.Turn off your computer.
2.Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive, printer, etc.) and remove any recently added internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the power 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 Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: The 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 at support.dell.com.
CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
