Unable to restore hardrive using Recovery USB
Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron 15R with Windows 8. I attempted to restore to factory using the USB media I created with the computer immediately after purchase. During the restore process i receive the...
View ArticleUnsure how to get Windows 8 back
I have an Inspiron 660s that had a hard drive failure. I bought and installed a new hard drive but figured out that I need an OS. As with most computers now I did not receive a windows disk with the...
View ArticleNew Inspiron 15z with 32GB mSATA and 500GB HDD - OS installed on wrong drive...
Hi,I just received my Inspiron 15z with 32GB mSATA and 500GB HDD, and I was disappointed to find that Windows 8 is installed on the 500GB (presumably 5400 RPM) HDD. For performance sake, I expected...
View ArticleDELL Inspiron 3537 15 - Dell Graphic Drivers Issue
Hi,I have an issue with the graphic drivers for the ATI video, its a Radeon 8850M. When i use the drivers from the website, games are running poorly and theres a excessive screen tearing. While when i...
View ArticleDell Backup & Recovery - Difference b/w Factory Re-Install Disk & Bootable Disks
I can not seem to find this information anywhere. It has to come from Dell. In the latest version of Dell Backup & Recovery, there are two options for Recovery Media.1. ReInstall Media or Factory...
View ArticleWindows 8 Driver Updates
Hi,I was wondering if there was a cutoff for models that were not going to receive support for Win8.I've got an M4400 and everything on it works with the RTM version of Win8, aside from the fingerprint...
View ArticleThe First BSOD Blue Screen Error on my Inspiron 15z 5523!! Help!!
Hello,Today, I got the first blue screen of death.I was running the game "Prison Tycoon 4" under 1024 x 768 resolution and my screen recommended resolution is 1366 x 768 I got the blue screen right...
View ArticleCan Dell Data Safe Local Back Up be used to create Recovery Disc for Win 8.1?
Hi,I intend to go for special offer upgrade my PC from Win 7 to Win 8 to Win 8.1. May I know if Dell Data Safe Local Back Up be used to create Recovery Disc for Win 8.1 ?For Win 7, the system prompt...
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A lot of Errors and Warnings in the Event Viewer Help!
Hello,I just checked the Event Viwer and I noticed a lot of errors and warnings.What are they about? Do they need to be fixed? Or are they just normal and don't cause problems?Here are examples of the...
View ArticleHelp please!! A frequent BSOD
Hello,I have been getting the same BSOD indicating IAStore.sysI got it two times already.I haven't been getting this BSOD before updating the Intel Rapid Technology driver and the Graphics driver.
View ArticleWindows 8.1 OMG
I have just taken delivery of my new Inspiron 15R 15537 It came pre loaded with Windows 8.1 which so far is totally daunting for me to understand. This new operating system is so complicated for a...
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Question regarding "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" Drivers!
Hello,My system is Inspiron 15z 5523So far I haven't got any BSOD regarding this driver.But after I downloaded and installed newer drivers for this Technology, I started getting a lot of BSODs...
View ArticleInstalling a New Windows Help
Hello.First my system is Inspiron 15z 5523Can I install Windows 8 32-bit on it??Because after purchasing it, it has Windows 8 64-bit x64-bit based processor,What does that mean? and is it possible to...
View ArticleCant upgrade from 8 to 8.1
I've been trying a couple of times to upgrade from 8 to 8.1 but every time I try to upgrade it via the STORE, it says that I dont have admin rights even though im the admin. I checked other sites for...
View ArticleQuestion about some Antivirus programs
Hello,I removed McaFee that was pre-installed when I bought my Inspiron 15z system as it didn't do any good.Now what about these two programs, they are.- IObit Malware Fighter- Advanced System Care (By...
View Articlescreen and keyboard blinks even with battery at full charge
screen and keyboard blinks even with battery at full charge
View ArticleCan't get Dell PC Diagnostics to run
System details: Dell Inspiron 15R (non-touch) less than 3 months old; Windows 8, 64-bit; intelcore i3-3227u 1.90 Ghz, 6 GB ram, 450 GB hd; software added to install: Bitdefender Internet Security 2013,...
View ArticleDriver Power State Failure. Windows 8 64 bit
Dell Inspiron One 2330 - new on 26-Oct-2012 and started up on 27th. Since start up.... has been the same issue. Periodic lock up with the failure. All but once, restarted on its own. So, at the...
View Articlecould not download 3rd party factory installed software windows 8
I've been trying to download a copy of the 3rd party licensed software (Win 8, 64 bit) which was factory installed on my Dell system, but have been unable to do so.I've registered the laptop and have...
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