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    Restoring m15x help

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Matt201, Apr 8, 2009.

  1. Matt201

    Matt201 Newbie

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    Im trying to restore m15x with the Alien respawn thing. When it gets up to 90% the computer shuts off and reboots. Then i get the blue screen. Any ideas why this is happening?
     
    Matt201, Apr 8, 2009
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  2. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Could be....
    1. Virus
    2. Cpu overheat
    3. damaged parts
    try to start it in safe mode.... if you can its probably a virus, if not then you can always try applying some new thermal paste... If all no, then contact alienware for support
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Apr 8, 2009
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  3. WozniakMac

    WozniakMac Notebook Consultant

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    Could be a defective disk or hard drive as well. Try and plug the hard drive into another machine and run a diagnostic program on it such as SeaTools for Seagate Hard Drives.

    Hiren's Boot CD has all the software you will need.
     
    WozniakMac, Apr 8, 2009
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  4. CSHawkeye81

    CSHawkeye81 Notebook Deity

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    sorry to hijack this, but how do you get a 64bit version of your OS if they only provided you with the 32bit version??
     
    CSHawkeye81, Apr 8, 2009
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You'll need to find a 64 bit Vista disc.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 8, 2009
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  6. CSHawkeye81

    CSHawkeye81 Notebook Deity

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    ok I have the 64 bit vista anytime upgrade disc, should that work??
     
    CSHawkeye81, Apr 8, 2009
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  7. Method

    Method Notebook Geek

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    You need to look at what the blue screen is telling you. If it does start in safe mode, it doesn't by any means point to a virus. More likely an issue with a driver or something, but the blue screen should tell you what it is. Try and write it down and post the message here.
     
    Method, Apr 9, 2009
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  8. ZaZ

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    Yes.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 9, 2009
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