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    AW15 R3 Factory Reset

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by rasmusj78, Apr 25, 2017.

  1. rasmusj78

    rasmusj78 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    Just short, how do I do a factory reset of my AW15 R3 (7700HQ, Windows 10)?

    Thanks

    Rasmus, Denmark
     
    rasmusj78, Apr 25, 2017
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  2. Vasudev

    Vasudev Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There are 2 ways:
    1. Burn Windows to usb drive and do a clean install
    2. Boot into recovery mode in windows and click on reset option and check remove all files and folders option
    I prefer the first method.
     
    Vasudev, Apr 26, 2017
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  3. EvolutionX

    EvolutionX Notebook Geek

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    Yup, the first method is what I prefer as well. You can do a google search for Windows Media Creation Tool and it should lead you to Microsofts website. It'll have directions there on how to create a bootable USB Drive for Windows 10.
     
    EvolutionX, Apr 28, 2017
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  4. Alienware-K_Castro

    Alienware-K_Castro Company Representative

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    Hi Rasmus,

    You can follow the steps suggested above. Also here is an article from our support site that might be useful.
     
    Alienware-K_Castro, Apr 28, 2017
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