AlienRespawn

MoeX · 30 Jan 2013

Hi Guys i really need someone to help me with this issue i just cant find whats this issue, the thing is im trying to restore my X51 to its factory state so when the SYSTEM RECOVERY OPTIONS comes up there is no alienrespawn or Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup,
Iv gave it a shot from alienrespawn app when i click on restore its says that it will restore to Orginal factory state so restart after that the SYSTEM RECOVERY OPTIONS shows up with the same options with no alienrespawn please help

Saurabh A · 31 Jan 2013

Hi moe89,

You've already tried using the 'AlenRespawn' application within 'Windows'. Since the 'Datasafe Restore and Emergency Backup' tool is missing in 'System Recovery Options', it points at a missing or inaccessible 'recovery partition' in the computer system drive. It is imperative that you have the 'recovery image' on the drive to execute a 'factory restore'.

Also share if you ever tried creating the 'Recovery DVDs / Media' for this unit in the past (using the AlienRespawn application). You may use the media to try a 'factory restore' if created. Please refer to the following 'web articles' for more details on using 'AlienRespawn':

- What is AlienRespawn? | Dell
- How to install AlienRespawn? | Dell
- How to use AlienRespawn | Dell

Note: 'Factory Restore' leads to 'data loss'; please backup the 'personal data' before attempting that repair option.

Hope this helps.

MoeX · 03 Feb 2013

Nothing worked man I just formatted the whole pc thanks for the help

Saurabh A · 04 Feb 2013

Hi moe89,

In absence of a 'Recovery Partition', a clean 'Windows Re-install' was the best alternate option.
Thank you for confirming.