Error on starting up
Hi I get an Error 0xc000000001 when i boot up my computer.They asked me to insert an installation disc but Dell never provided me any!!!Please help me, thanks
View ArticleInstalling OS in a new SSD with Factory Image
Hi,I saved factory image on a USB stick and I want to install it on a new SSD installed on my Inspiron 15z but I can not find any option that allows me to do so.Anyone knows the right procedure?I'm...
View ArticleHow to tell if Backup and Recovery is working?
I have got Dell Backup and Recovery Premium, Windows 8 on my E5530. I have recently done a system restore onto an external HDD. This took about 3 hours with the disk lights flickering, and about 100GB...
View Articledeleted recovery drive
I have also accidentally deleted recovery drive on my Inspiron 7520 system during partition creation and its in warranty period. i un-installed the 'dell backup and recovery' as it was not working...
View ArticleUpdate to 8.1 shows errors on media reader controller
I updated my Dell 8500 from 8.0 to 8.1 about a week ago and now I seem to get controller errors on device\harddisk\1DR1 or DR2,DR3, or DR4 when I boot from a cold boot . All of these are from my...
View Articleinquiry
hi therei have windows 7 i want to know if there is a chance that dell can give me a recovery disk as i have lost the one that i created regardseddy
View ArticleInstall Windows 8 from DVD in UEFI
I just got my Inspiron 15 3521 (i3 3rd gen, 4GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, InsydeH20 Setup Utility and A05 BIOS). It came with Ubuntu 12.04 and I wanted to install Windows 8. It is happening in Legacy Boot...
View ArticleUEFI Install Windows 8 Inspiron 15R SE 7520
I'm trying to install Win 8 on my Inspiron 15R SE 7520. If I enable UEFI boot and leave legacy boot enabled I can see the HDD. If I disable legacy, I can no longer see the HDD.I'm running BIOS A09...
View ArticleClean install of win 7 on 17R 7720 SE after motherboard replacement .
I'm making a new install of win 7 on 17R 7720 SE after motherboard replacement but i cant install it on disk0 partition 1 21.5 GB type primary or disk unallocated space. 8.3 GB as on both it give me...
View ArticleClean windows8 installation on Dell Inspiron 15r SE 7520 (when dell factory...
Hello Dell, Team dare to answer all our questions.System details: Dell Inspiron 15r SE, Model: 75201. What is Intel Rapid Technology, how we can benefit from this and what about "ATA" "AHCI" in bios...
View ArticleBlack Screen after Windows 8.1 Update in Dell Inspiron 15R 5537
Hi Guys,Good Morning, I updated my Dell Inspiron 15R 5537 Laptop from Windows 8 Pro to Windows 8.1 Pro by using Store Application.After Waiting for almost 6 hours, Update was done and after Windows...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 resolution problem.
I have a problem with my screen resolution in Windows8.1. I'm using a Tv 1080p on my Dell Inspiron N5050, so my resolution is 1920x1080, but this resolution only works in desktop mode. When I get to...
View ArticleUnable to defrag HDD partition with OS on it
When I click on optimize drive OS (C:), it begins by analyzing and then goes onto to step1 where it says it is relocating.In 30 seconds, it states that the drive is OK(10% fragmented).How does one...
View Articleinspiron 3437 black screen on wake up after update to 8.1
hi guys,I recently bought this dell inspiron 3437 and updated windows to 8.1.After the update the screen stays black if the laptop has been in sleep mode for longer than, say, a few minutes.I read that...
View ArticleDell Zino HD 410 and Windows 8.1
I have not been able to install 8.1 on my Dell Zino HD 410 with AMD Phenom for the past month. I keep getting 'Devices Ready' stuck. It seems to stop at random %s too. From 3% up to 33% but no higher...
View ArticleXPS 8500, Needs windows 8 recovery disc
My warranty recently expired for my computer ~two weeks ago, and I now need an Recovery disc. I looked for one in the original box, however after reading online I found out that Dell does not give the...
View ArticleIs Dell Inspiron N5110 compatible with Windows 8 ??????
HiI have a Dell Inspiron N5110 Laptop , Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310 CPU @ 2.10GHz 2.10GHz , RAM: 4GB , System type: 32-bit Operating SystemI wanted to know if this device is compatible with...
View ArticleDell Inspiron M5030 Black Screen When Installing Windows 8.1 on "Getting...
Dell Inspiron M5030 I had Windows 7 installed and working perfectly but i wanted to install Windows 8.1 i tried a fresh install first (also tried to upgrade from windows 7). Every thing installs fine...
View ArticleInspiron 17 R SE Hot keys not functioning
I'm posting this query here because I think it's a software issue, can anyone help. I had my motherboard replaced today on an Inspiron 17 rse. Everything appears to be ok apart from the fact that none...
View ArticleUpdating PE Environment message after Win 8.1 Upgrade
After running win 8.1 upgrade I occasionally get msg. that system is updating PE but it never completes as far as I can tell. Shows as running for about 15 minutes with 20 minutes remaining. Update...
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