Inspiron 15-3521 - Critical Error
Good morning,My laptop is not functioning correctly, I am getting the following results when running diagnostic tests:Error code: 2000: 01 42Validation code: 100554There is no boot device detected and...
View ArticleWindows 8 recovery disk won't boot
I have a Dell Inspiron 17R-5721 running Ubuntu and I just got my motherboard replaced. I was given a windows 8 recovery disk so I could reinstall window 8, but neither that disk nor any other linux...
View ArticleDRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error
HiI have a Dell Inspiron 17" 5000 Series.I suddenly started getting "Driver Power State Failure" blue screen error and then the PC would restart, and about 5 minutes then the same would happen...
View ArticleInspiron 15R (5537) 8670M Graphics Card Problem
Hello everyone, I have a Dell Inspiron 15R (5537) with licensed Windows 8.1 (i7-4500u / AMD 8670M / 8 GB Ram)I have a problem with the Switchable Graphics. When I try to play any game, my laptop...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Activation Issues
I recently purchased a refurbushied Dell Venue 8 Pro from a seller on eBay. When I first started the tablet and set it up, Windows had asked me to activate it.Error code: 0xC004C003This was the error...
View ArticleAutoplay does not work on windows 8.1
The autoplay function does not work on my new Dell desktop. I have tried ALL the suggested settings for autoplay. Nothing works. I get absolutely no response when I insert a CD, How can I fix this?
View Articlehard drive not recognized
This Inpiron 5421 laptop was dropped and now the bios doesn't recognize the HDD. I'm gonna try to save the data off it and get another HDD. Since the RESTORE partition is on the old HDD, how do I go...
View ArticleDELL Backup & Recorvery - Check/Manage Rescue Disk doesn't see USB
Inspiron One 2350Win 8.1Used Kingston DataTraveler USB to create Factory Backup and Rescue disks.When I try to Manage or Check Rescue disks the Dell Backup & Recovery application does not see the...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Installation
I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 3847. The outer box said it came with Windows 7 Professional and Windows 8.1 Pro. When I turned on the computer, Windows 7 booted up. How do I switch over to...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Install Disk
Where can I get the install disk that didn't come with the Inspiron Laptop? I tried entering my service tag in the link of most of the topics I have seen on the subject and it tells me my computer is...
View ArticleInstall Win 8.1 in Inspiron 14z
Hi All,I would like to know if there is any decent step-by-step guide on how to install windows 8.1 in 14z (which has a hybrid ssd). I have no clue how to start, what driver to download, what kind of...
View Articlewindows 8 activation/installation
I have just bought xps 8700, which comes with windows 8.1, no installation disk. I have already windows 8.1 pro license and I wish to install it on my new brand computer and then reuse the license...
View ArticleDell Backup and Recovery - Premium - unable to perform system backup
I am using a Western Digital My Passport Ultra USB external drive.I am able to create the rescue disk on it.When I go to do a manual backup, I browse to the WD drive successfully and set it as my...
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Drivers Windows 8
Hello, I recently reinstalled Windows 8.1 on my laptop.It's a Dell Inspiron 3521 and when i want to download drivers from the official page i realized there are missing drivers. In the network drivers...
View ArticleInspiron 11 3000 2 in 1 is not working well
I will explain only two problems for now:1.) I turn this Inspiron on and when I enter my password, the whole screen goes black. I have tried for 11 days, only one day I was able to use it - password...
View ArticleDell Backup and Recovery premium won't run
Hi I Dont know if anyone can help,, but i cannot get dell backup and recovery premium to run. all i get is the clock symbol going round and round for two hours.the program also seems to slow down the...
View ArticleNo Product key
I have a dell inspiron 15r 5520. lately the hard drive failed and so i replaced with a new 500gb one, installed windows 8.1 from the internet and now i don't know where to find my original product key...
View ArticleProxy settings keep changing
Don't require a proxy setting....mine keep setting up w/loopback...how can I get ride of this issue?
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Not shutdown in Dell Vostro 3500
Hi Dell Support & Team,Few days ago I had installed windows 8.1 in my Dell Vostro 3500 and install all drivers in it. but when I tried to shutdown my Laptop it won't shutdown. Can you please help...
View ArticleWindows 8 Refresh did not restore backed up files
Yesterday I when I signed in to PC it was just a blank screen. I opted to refresh my windows 8, and it had to back up my profile and files to an external hard drive (which took 2-3 hours) then...
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