Alienrespawn - Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Manual
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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.
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CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
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 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
AlienRespawn and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery
Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more depending on
the size of the data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information on AlienRespawn, see knowledge base article
353560 at support.dell.com.
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