Dell Alienware M11x (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 86)

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
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To restore data:
Turn off your computer. 1.
Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive, printer, etc.) 2.
and remove any recently added internal hardware.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the power cable.
Turn on your computer.
3.
When the Alienware logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the 4. 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.
Select
5. Repair Your Computer.
Select 6. Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions
on the screen.
NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more depending on the size of the
data to be restored.
NOTE: For more information on Dell DataSafe Local Backup, see knowledge base article
353560 at
support.dell.com.