Solved f8 option not showing up

[mcdiehler]

I have an Alienware m17x, and I want to do a factory reset. I have been able to do it before without a problem, but for some reason my f8 option in startup isn't showing up. I am not sure what to do and I just want to factory reset, please help me out.

 

[Dude]

keep tapping it quickly when restarting.

 

[Ztruker]

Make sure Fn Lock is not on if there is one.

Will the laptop boot? If so can;'t you start the recovery from the Start menu?

 

[mcdiehler]

keep tapping it quickly when restarting.

Not sure how it worked, but it worked. Thanks Dude.

 

[Dude]

You're welcome. Button mashing always helps