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AlienRespawn Basic - system restore

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CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY AlienRespawn CAUTION: Using AlienRespawn permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Create backup media of applications you need to install on your computer before using AlienRespawn. Use AlienRespawn only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although AlienRespawn is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using AlienRespawn. You can use AlienRespawn to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. AlienRespawn allows you to backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state. 100 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 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.

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CHAPTER 6: °Y°TEM RECOVERY
100
AlienRespawn
CAUTION:
Using
AlienRespawn
permanently removes any programs
or drivers installed after you received
your computer. Create backup media of
applications you need to install on your
computer before using AlienRespawn.
Use
AlienRespawn
only
if
System
Restore did not resolve your operating
system problem.
CAUTION: Although AlienRespawn is
designed to preserve the data files on
your computer, it is recommended that
you backup your data files before using
AlienRespawn.
You can use AlienRespawn to restore your
hard drive to the operating state it was in
when you purchased your computer, while
preserving the data files.
AlienRespawn allows you to backup and
restore your computer to an earlier operating
state.
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
.