Hi all,
my m14x is feeling kinda slow after a few months of usage (probably too many junkies) and I opt to restore my laptop like I always did with Dell Studio 15.
Anyway, I startup --> F8 --> Repair my computer --> Recovery and the problem is there. It prompted " No Image Found".
I check and recheck and only Windows restore is available. Factory Image Restore is gone. [Meanwhile I am exchanging e-mail with Dell]
Let says they couldn't help me on the image and I am forced to do a full format + Windows installation. It is possible for me to save my own Restore Image so I can restore my image with ease if anything goes wrong without resorting to a full format?
Thanks!
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If you had did a backup when you receive the laptop, then you can do it when that recovery disc.
You can save those files in your C Drive by installing the new Windows on the same drive (C is default) then, Windows will move the old files of your on C and rename it to Windows.Old folder, then you wont be losing as files on your "Document, Program Files or Program Files x86 etc..." Because it will be saved into the Windows.Old folder. -
Thanks for the reply.
I don't have a backup disc with me. A Windows 7 cd and some other softwares.
I may have express wrongly. What I have in mind (for now), is to do a full format. The reason I am doing a full format is because Factory Image is not available and I don't have a backup with me. This is usually Dell have Factory Restore Image. Have to blame myself that I didn't check.
So now:
1) I don't have a backup nor recovery image available.
2) Wants to do a full format on C drive:
3) Want to create Recovery Image after format+install.
I am wondering how do I do the third part? -
For the third part, I can only think of using the Windows's Backup and Restore feature to back up the files you had, or 2nd is to use the Windows's "Create a System Image" option to burn a DVD of your system image, to restore it back later when you have did the clean install. (Click Here for how)
And after u did the clean install you can also do This for Restore the Alienware 'Look and Feel' after a clean install of Windows 7. And here is the how to Install (Driver Install Order) Guide for Alienware Systems. -
Ahh. Thanks for all the links. I understand it clearly now!
Even if I have alien respawn, it won't work for me as initially I don't even have the Factory Image store in my laptop.
Sadly enough I have no choice but to use third party Backup and Restore features, such as Acronis which I see is a pretty good options from forumers.
Dell Factory Restore Image gone o.O
Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by or1onz, Oct 5, 2011.