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CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
AlienRespawn v2.0
NOTE: Back up all data before initiating a system recovery. Backup
functionality is included in AlienRespawn™ v2.0, but as a precaution it would
be better to backup critical les onto an external media before initiating
recovery.
AlienRespawn™ v2.0 is a recovery solution which is capable of resolving many
software-related problems, including operating system conguration errors, driver
installation errors, system le corruption, spyware/virus infection (when used in
conjunction with antivirus software), and more.
Unlike other restoration methods, AlienRespawn v2.0 oers the ability to return
your computer to its factory default settings without permanently losing your
saved data.
If AlienRespawn v2.0 is unable to resolve your problem, contact Alienware Technical
Support (for details, refer to “CONTACTING ALIENWARE“ on page 90).

Using AlienRespawn™ v2.0

Remove any CD/DVD media from your optical drive. 1.
Power on your computer (If the system is currently in Windows, restart). 2.
When your computer boots, it will display a prompt on the screen for ve 3.
seconds prior to loading Windows. While this prompt is on the screen,
press <F10>.
Your computer will now boot into the AlienRespawn v2.0 environment. If this 4.
is the rst time you have run AlienRespawn v2.0, you must accept the license
agreement before proceeding.
Recovery Options
NOTE: Back up all data before initiating a system recovery. Backup
functionality is included in AlienRespawn v2.0, but as a precaution it would
be better to backup critical les onto an external media before initiating
recovery.
AlienRespawn v2.0 oers three methods for system recovery. Each option oers a
unique combination of restoration and data-backup features. e details of each
method are described below.

Microsoft System Restore

is option provides access to Microsoft System Restore points stored on your
computer without having to enter Windows itself. For more information on System
Restore, see “Help and Support” within Windows.
is option is best for driver/operating system le corruption. It allows recovery via
System Restore even if Windows cannot be accessed and resolves many operating
system-related problems without altering user-created les.
System Restore points stored on your hard drive must be intact. If these les or
the hard drive itself have been damaged, System Restore may not be accessible.
Although System Restore will resolve many operating system problems, it is
possible for signicant problems, e.g. certain types of virus/spyware infections, to
persist after recovery.