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AlienRespawn v2.0, Recovery Options, Microsoft System Restore - factory restore

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AlienRespawn v2.0 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 is recommended to backup critical files onto an external media before initiating recovery. NOTE: Back up all data before initiating a system recovery. Backup functionality is included in AlienRespawn v2.0, but as a precaution it is recommended to backup critical files 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 configuration errors, driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware/virus infection (when used in conjunction with antivirus software), and more. AlienRespawn v2.0 offers three methods for system recovery. Each option offers a unique combination of restoration and data-backup features. The details of each method are described below. Unlike other restoration methods, AlienRespawn v2.0 offers 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 (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 73). Using AlienRespawn v2.0 1. Remove any CD/DVD media from your optical drive. 2. Turn on your computer (If the system is currently in Windows, restart). 3. When your computer boots, it will display a prompt on the screen for five seconds prior to loading Windows. While this prompt is on the screen, press . 4. Your computer will now boot into the AlienRespawn v2.0 environment. If this is the first time you have run AlienRespawn v2.0, you must accept the license agreement before proceeding. Microsoft System Restore This 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. This option is best for driver or operating system file corruption. It allows recovery through System Restore even if Windows cannot be accessed and resolves many operating system-related problems without altering user-created files. System Restore points stored on your hard drive must be intact. If these files 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 significant problems, e.g. certain types of virus/spyware infections, to persist after recovery. 62 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY

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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 is
recommended to backup critical files 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 configuration errors,
driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware/virus infection (when
used in conjunction with antivirus software), and more.
Unlike other restoration methods, AlienRespawn v2.0 offers 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 (see “CONTACTING ALIENWARE“ on page 73).
Using AlienRespawn v2.0
Remove any CD/DVD media from your optical drive.
1.
Turn 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 five
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
4.
this is the first 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 is
recommended to backup critical files onto an external media before
initiating recovery.
AlienRespawn v2.0 offers three methods for system recovery. Each option offers
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 or operating system file corruption. It allows recovery
through System Restore even if Windows cannot be accessed and resolves many
operating system-related problems without altering user-created files.
System Restore points stored on your hard drive must be intact. If these files 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 significant problems, e.g. certain types of virus/spyware infections,
to persist after recovery.