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CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Basic Hints and Tips 50 Backup and General Maintenance 50 Software Diagnostic Tools 51 Answers to Common Problems 53 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 AlienRespawn v2.0 62 Recovery Options 62 Password Protection 63 AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 71 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 73 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 74 4 CONTENTS
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Basic Hints and Tips 50 Backup and General Maintenance 50 Software Diagnostic Tools 51 Answers to Common Problems 53 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 AlienRespawn v2.0 62 Recovery Options 62 Password Protection 63 AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 71 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 73 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 74 4 CONTENTS
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.... You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer and try again. Start the Alienware Diagnostics from support.dell.com. Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. NOTE: ...want to exit the Alienware Diagnostics and restart the computer. 52 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the laptop. After all data before initiating a system recovery. NOTE: The Support disc contains drivers for one...
.... You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer and try again. Start the Alienware Diagnostics from support.dell.com. Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. NOTE: ...want to exit the Alienware Diagnostics and restart the computer. 52 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the laptop. After all data before initiating a system recovery. NOTE: The Support disc contains drivers for one...
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You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer from support.dell.com. • Optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc (if ordered) - CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 Contains drivers for your computer. NOTE: Your computer ships with the following media: • Recovery CD or DVD - Contains operating system installation media. • Support CD or DVD - Contains the AlienRespawn recovery image. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer ships with either AlienRespawn v2.0 or Dell DataSafe Local.
You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer from support.dell.com. • Optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc (if ordered) - CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 Contains drivers for your computer. NOTE: Your computer ships with the following media: • Recovery CD or DVD - Contains operating system installation media. • Support CD or DVD - Contains the AlienRespawn recovery image. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer ships with either AlienRespawn v2.0 or Dell DataSafe Local.
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...or spyware were present prior to its configuration as described in C:\BACKUP, from backup files if these are not successfully cleaned. Factory System Recovery This option is best for your security. This method will completely reformat your hard drive and return your computer to running AlienRespawn v2.0,... may be eliminated. Once you choose to copying files out of virus or spyware infection, it ; Alienware Technical Support will not be created in "To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc" on page 64. If you have retrieved all software/ configuration issues. In cases of it is...
...or spyware were present prior to its configuration as described in C:\BACKUP, from backup files if these are not successfully cleaned. Factory System Recovery This option is best for your security. This method will completely reformat your hard drive and return your computer to running AlienRespawn v2.0,... may be eliminated. Once you choose to copying files out of virus or spyware infection, it ; Alienware Technical Support will not be created in "To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc" on page 64. If you have retrieved all software/ configuration issues. In cases of it is...
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... → All Programs → AlienRespawn v2.0. 2. AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc If you ordered the optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc, you will receive it along with your computer (if the system is enabled, you choose, the recovery options will be prompted to enter the password after pressing to boot ... password protection is currently in "Using AlienRespawn™ v2.0" on your computer. To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc NOTE: The Alienware recovery system is set to run the recovery process from either the hard drive or from your computer is detected on page 38) that your CD-ROM ...
... → All Programs → AlienRespawn v2.0. 2. AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc If you ordered the optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc, you will receive it along with your computer (if the system is enabled, you choose, the recovery options will be prompted to enter the password after pressing to boot ... password protection is currently in "Using AlienRespawn™ v2.0" on your computer. To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc NOTE: The Alienware recovery system is set to run the recovery process from either the hard drive or from your computer is detected on page 38) that your CD-ROM ...