Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Manual

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56 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERYAlienRespawnCAUTION: Using AlienRespawn permanently removes any programsor drivers installed after you received your computer. Create backupmedia of applications you need to install on your computer before usingAlienRespawn. Use AlienRespawn only if System Restore did not resolveyour operating system problem.CAUTION: Although AlienRespawn is designed to preserve the data fileson your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data filesbefore using AlienRespawn.You can use AlienRespawn to restore your hard drive to the operating state it wasin when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files.AlienRespawn allows you to backup and restore your computer to an earlieroperating state.AlienRespawn BasicTo restore the factory image while preserving the data files:Turn off your computer.1.Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive,2.printer, and so on) and remove any recently added internal hardware.NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the powercable.Turn on your computer.3.When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to access the4. Advanced Boot Options window.NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continueto wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down yourcomputer and try again.Select5. Repair Your Computer.Select6. AlienRespawn and Emergency Backup from the System RecoveryOptions menu and follow the instructions on the screen.NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more depending onthe size of the data to be restored.NOTE: For more information on AlienRespawn, see knowledge base article353560 at support.dell.com.