"Corrupted environment" in DBAR
The "corrupted environment" error in DBAR does not allow for a backup, of which the error suggests uninstalling DBAR, rebooting and reinstalling. Sounds easy except that I can't find the DBAR directory...
View ArticleBootable Disk For when System Crashes
I know when I bought my last Dell's they would send the Operating System Disk with it so I could re-install. At the price I paid for the system why was one not included? How do I get one, as I have...
View ArticleGlitch in Windows 8.1
My computer is having problems since updating to Windows 8.1. I have a 2-1 tablet/laptop and since the update my screen no longer auto rotates and the keys no longer disable in any mode except the...
View ArticleNo Legacy boot from CD-DVD despite prayer and animal sacrifices
Despite standing on my head, praying backwards and doing nasty things to chickens and goats, I cannot boot from my CD-DVD drive even after I turn OFF Secure Boot and UEFI. Then, yes, my machine DOES...
View ArticleDell ControlPoint for Windows 8?
To make a long upgrade story short: I have an M6500 and am looking for a way to render the fingerprint scanner operational with Windows 8.x.Dell's ControlPoint and Wave's Embassy bundle are not...
View ArticleCannot Boot into Windows 8 from Venue Pro 11
Recently bought a Venue Pro 11 tablet with windows pro 8.1. I downloaded the latest Dell driver using the driver update software supplied by Dell.After I downloaded and update the drivers(2 new...
View ArticleNo USB keyboard or mouse after Windows 8.1 update
My Dell XPS 8700 loses use of its USB keyboard and mouse after updating to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8.The update mostly seemed to go OK, but after using it a while and then shutting down or restarting,...
View ArticleEFI-Partition - change drive letter?
Hello everyone!I recently got a XPS 18, which is also my first Encounter with Windows 8 (8.1).I'm getting slowly used to it...However, I have a question regarding the EFI-Partition. I have assigned...
View ArticleHow to delete UBUNTU on bootloader XPS 8500 windows 8
I have a Dell XPS 8500 win 8.1. I recently installed Linux Mint 17 on an external HD which booted from GRUB. I now removed Mint 17 ok but I'm left with a reference to 'UBUNTU' in my bootloader. I'm...
View ArticleDimension 3000, Windows 8, support
I have a Dimension 3000 Dell running Windows XP and I just bought windows 8. At first it said I needed more RAM. So I bought more RAM. NOW, it says that I AM NOT IN THE RIGHT REGION!? I called the Dell...
View ArticleSpace lost after windows 8.1 recovery
Hi everybody , I have a brand new Xps 15, with 512 GB solid state hard drive.I tried to install ubuntu in a dual boot mode reserving 60 GB on the hard drive as a partition for linux. The installation...
View ArticleI need recovery disc of windows 8 for my inspiron 7520
I install windows 7 in my laptop but I forgot to make a recovery of windows 8 but now I want to install windows 8 that why I need recovery disc of windows 8
View ArticleWindows not activated after 8.1 upgrade
Hi, my Dell Inspiron All-In-One came with Win8 preinstalled. Purchased from Staples I have the pc for about a year and was forced to do the 8.1 upgrade. The upgrade went ok but now I'm seeing a message...
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Dell backup and recovery premium
dell backup and recovery is seriously slowing down my laptop. it turns out factory setup manager (32 bit) switches on automatically every time i restart and takes up all my disk space for a good few...
View ArticleWeird OS Issue
After logging in at random times my open windows toggle. My open window highlights and unselects continuously. When I close my windows and select an icon on my desktop I see it highlight and...
View ArticleWindows 8.0/8.1 Apps will not open
I am currently running Windows 8.1 on my Dell Inspiron 15R 5521. Apps will not open when clicked. Most of the tiles have a letter X on the tile. When clicked, it states this app can't install. I am...
View ArticleInspirion 15 stuck in "automatic repair loop" after windows 8 update
So I recently updated my windows 8, and when I went to restart it, it keeps saying it failed to restart. I've tried the refresh option, but I went to update it again today and its still pulling the...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 15 R5537
I have the same problem as others with my laptop Inspiron 15 R 5537 shutting down instead of going to sleep. What's more, when I want to shut it from the menu Start it is not shut to the end because...
View Articlewindows 8 doesn't boot
I have dell inspiron 15R. I can see dell logo and then after windows logo but then screen goes black and nothing work...please give me solution
View ArticleDell Inspiron 15N(5010) windows 8.1 pro 64 bit
Hi everyone,Recently i installed windows 8.1 pro in my Dell Inspiron 15(N5010) 64 bit. I want to update my device drivers for optimal performance. But i didn't find any windows 8.1 compatible drivers...
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