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    Alienware 17R3 OEM backup overwritten by Win 10 update?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by SMOKE_SKULL, Dec 8, 2018.

  1. SMOKE_SKULL

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    I got a new to me AW17 and it had the original factory install on the recovery partition. After updating to latest version of Win 10 1809 FCC I had to do another recovery from the partition but I tried 2x and I keep getting the 1809 FCC, not the original Win 10. Does Windows overwrite the factory image or how would I reinstall the factory image?

    I had issues with Chrome and my Killer wifi is why I had to reinstall.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Dec 8, 2018
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    Well this is gtreat because i am having weird issues like video drivers disappearing, program settings chaging on yhere own, not loading when Windows starts. I guess i might have to do a reinstall from a downloaded copy on windows 10 on a thumb drive. That will make it 4 times to grt this beast running.
     
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    You should contact the laptop manufacture support about this issue.
     
    StormJumper, Dec 10, 2018
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    I wiped the factory partitions yesterday and did a clean install on win 10 and i got to say its so much faster and trouble free than the original Alienware image anyways. I should have just dont that to start with. I sure wasted a lot ofbtime messing around trying to use the original image. I am sure Dell wont lose any sleep over the trouble i have had. I am glad i was able to sort it out myself ghough.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Dec 11, 2018
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