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    2016 Alienware 15 R2 ... how to make factory recovery image?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by asincero, Apr 27, 2016.

  1. asincero

    asincero Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 2016 Alienware 15 R2 with Windows 10 Professional. I would like to make a factory recovery image in the event I'll need to replace the boot drive someday and would like to restore it to it's original factory fresh condition. In the forums, I keep seeing a reference to "AlienRespawn" but I seem to be unable to locate this utility on my system.

    Can somebody please help me out? Thanks!
     
    asincero, Apr 27, 2016
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  2. pathfindercod

    pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso

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    Alienspawn does not work in Windows 10. Either use the dell backup utility to make a recovery USB. The system diagnostic tool has a system image creation tool I believe. I'll check when I get home. Or use a 3rd party app like Arconis or Macrium Reflect to make a image.
     
    pathfindercod, Apr 28, 2016
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    I'd recommend you to use the Windows 10 recovery tool or an advanced recovery software such as Norton Ghost or any other.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 2, 2016
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