Cant boot windows 8 setup using usb
I have computer dell inspiron n4030 with running in windows 7..recently I interested in windows 8 therefore I try to upgrade it myself with a windows 8 setup copy to USB drive (already bootable using...
View ArticleDell Windows 8 bios based product key Reinstall problem
I recently purchased a Windows 8 Dell Inspiron and i've been a victim of a special type of virus that block me from booting windows 8. I can't even get to the windows login page. I tried to reinstall...
View Articlewindows 8 installation media lost and recovery partion deleted need help in...
hi,At the time of purchasing my laptop I was given a windows 8 os whose serial key will be embeded in my mother board but after a accident I got my mother board replaced so DELL gave me a new windows 8...
View ArticleXPS 8700 i7-4770 with Win8.1 arrived 2 days ago - wish to install 2nd drive...
Please could someone advise me on whether it is possible to install a 2nd drive with Win7 on my Dell computer that came with Win8.1.Ā I wish to have a dual boot system for these OSs.Ā How should I...
View ArticleLocation of Windows 8 Key sticker on Alienware x51 system
Hello,I cannot locate a windows 8 sticker with the activation key on the box on my new system.I want to install new win8 pro from the DVD on a new SSD and would prefer to have a singleĀ partition...
View Articleunable to create recovery media due to corrupted partition using Dell Backup...
I upgraded my new XPS 8700Ā from Windows 8.0 to 8.1Ā immediately after initial setup and before creating a backup assuming that since the computer was new I'd be able to make my discs after setting...
View ArticleDell Windows 8.1 USB Flash Drive
Hello.Ā I'm hoping someone can offer some suggestions here.Ā Now that Dell is supplying the Windows 8.1 reinstall media on USB flash drives there seems to be an issue iin creating backup media for this....
View ArticleLatitude E7440 - Windows 8
Hello,My new Latitude E7440 came with an installed version of the Windows 7 64 bits and a Windows 8 Recovery DVD. I'm really afraid of installing the Windows 8 and start to get troubles.Has someone who...
View ArticleXPS 2720 Touch On Screen Not Working
Yesterday I finally purchased the Dell XPS 2720, a deal of a lifetime investment for me.An hour after the easy set up and commissioning wherein the touch screen had been working ultimately properly,...
View ArticleCan't Reinstall Dell Backup and Recovery from support centre
HiHave new Inspiron 3521. Upgraded to Windows 8.1 before creating back-up discs. Now when I am trying to create back-up, get message:Ā Reinstall Dell Backup and RecoveryTo use Dell Backup and Recovery...
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Alien ware 17 laptop came with no cd bk up disk. I put a 500 G new solid drive, dell check said my tag service is not support. Is a brand new and I have no way to get my os. I need the system back up...
View ArticleUnable to create Factory Backup on dvd media using Dell Backup and Recovery...
My system: dell inspiron 14R 5421 O.S. Windows 8.1 Dell Backup and Recovery 1.7.1.2 All software updated Dell Backup and Recovery software has not been able to detect or use "the second dvd blank disk"...
View ArticleService Tag is not supported
I have spoken twice to Dell Support on my brand new Dell 17 7737 and I keep getting "Service Tag is Not supported" when I try to go to the factory installed 3rd party software re-install support page....
View ArticleDigitalPersona Fingerprint Software for Windows 8
After upgrading to Windows 8, this software (I have the latest version 5.30) no longer works.I can no longer use fingerprint to log on to Windows. It is not showing in the log on screen.Tried updating...
View ArticleReinstall windows 8.1 on dell inspiron 14 5000
Hi!I recently purchased a dell inspiron 14 5000 with a windows 8.1 preinstalled; I would like to reinstall the operating system and partition the hard, but I didn't get a copy of Windows (and a disc...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 , Dell Backup & recovery (premium edition ) problem
I own a XPS One 2710 which was preloaded with Windows 8. I upgraded the system to Windows 8.1. all works just great including all My Dell utilities which I downloaded and installed.I upgraded the Dell...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Pro Update Causing "SecureBoot isn't configured correctly" Watermark
Guys, how do I legitimately stop this watermark from showing up? I am booting with UEFI right now but Secure Boot is disabled (gray'd out so I can't even modify this option). I tried doing a Legacy...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 stuck on gray "wait" screen - Auto repair and System Restore...
I have a Dell laptop Inspiron 15R 7537 that came with Windows 8. Yesterday I upgraded to Windows 8.1. Everything seemed to work fine after the upgrade. I shut down and re-booted several times with no...
View ArticleAdministration Requirement for Windows 8.1 Update
I am trying to update to Windows 8.1, but every timeĀ I try to update a message pops up saying," You need to use an account with administrative privilegesĀ to install windows 8.1, try logging in with the...
View ArticleDell xps 8700 unable to install new os
Help!!! I have a brand new xps with all the best but I am unable to install Linux rather than windows 8 , it will not allow me to boot from disk unless I disable the safe boot mode and then it starts...
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