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    Alienware Factory Restore Problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Firepac, Sep 23, 2012.

  1. Firepac

    Firepac Newbie

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    I have an Alienware M17x R2 that I'm trying to retore to factory settings using the "repair your computer" option during startup. Upon choosing that option I get the following error message:

    I am away from home right now and do not have access to the restore discs and I am currently unable to boot into windows (however I can boot into safe mode). Is there anything I can do?
     
    Firepac, Sep 23, 2012
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  2. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Something is goofy with your master boot record.
     
    radji, Sep 23, 2012
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    You will need to do a clean install probably. Here is how.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 24, 2012
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