INSPIRON 15 embedded BIOS Windows 8.1 product key
Hi everybody, I'm trying to install Windows 8.1 Pro in this Inspiron 15 but after installing it, I noticed that the product key was not requested.I read in internet that the product key is built-in the...
View ArticleRestoring Laptop to the default settings (when I first bought it from the store)
I am having major issues with my laptop and would like to just restore it to the original settings. I have Microsoft Office 365 (i a a student) and I also have the Adobe Creative Cloud (all its...
View ArticleWindows 8 installation disk
My Inspiron laptop's HDD has failed. I need to re-install Windows 8. I am already out of the warranty period. Can I expect any help from Dell to send me the installtion DVD?Thanks.
View Articlehow to get windows 8 product id from dell preinstalled laptops
hello I m the reseller of dell laptops in Pakistan I m getting some much issues in windows 8 and windows 8.1 activation I contact Microsoft for tht issue they r asking the product key will me help me...
View ArticleInstallation Disk vs. Recovery Media
When Dell replaced my HD, they sent a DVD "Windows 8.1 Recovery Media" and one with drivers. SupportAssist keeps reminding me to create "a backup of the Dell factory software that is installed on this...
View ArticleRecovery Media
Where can I find revovery media fo a Dell Inspiron 15R-5571? I am working on my neice's computer for her. She set down her laptop and somehow damaged the HDD. There is no information on it. I have a...
View ArticleI dont have rights to install WIndows 8.1 update
I have Dell 15R. I tried to update to Windows 8.1 but I get this error."You need to use an account with Administrator privileges to install Windows 8.1, try logging in with the user account of an...
View Articlestopping time, date, WiFi info popup
I know its something I'm doing incorrectly,but could someone tell me how to stop that popup on the lower left corner, or how to stop making it come up?
View Articleneed vista install disk with sp1 and sp2
i have a laptop with Vista product key and need to do a full re-install. would like a disk with sp1 and sp2 already included.an idea on where i can download from and make such a disk.
View ArticleBSOD screen, message video scedular internal error
After installing W8.1; blue screen failure. Message video scheduler internal error.Dump file says: driver problem watchdog.sys +39caLaptop virus + malware scanned +regcleaned = no success.Reinstalling...
View ArticleOperating System Help Windows 8
I did something stupid and wish I could take it back and I'm not sure if I can.I bought a dell laptop inspiron m731R and it had windows 8 on it which I knew it would but when I received the laptop it...
View ArticleCan't active win 8.1 Pro after recovery on my Dell Venue 11 Pro?
I had recovery my laptop, everything is ok but i can't active my windows 8.1 Pro, and the error code "0xC004C003". I checked the error in microsoft and they said contact with Producer (DELL)Im in...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 HTML video player problems
How do you switch to flash player on browser? Both IE and FF on my new Dell XPS 8700 with Windows 8.1 struggle with all video play back from YouTube, Vimeo. But, watching Hulu, Netflix works great....
View ArticleBlack screen after login (Inspiron 23 5348/Windows 8.1)
Hi,All of a sudden, my new AIO computer stopped booting.I have 20 years in IT and dealt with hundreds of computers so I'm not exactly a novice. Still, MS keeps surprising me with every new version of...
View ArticleWindows 8. Apps no longer open.
My applications no longer open on my 6 month old alienware 17 running windows 8. They will show up on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, but will not show up on the desktop. System recovery...
View Articlefonction keys notifications problem ( lockcap & verr num )
Hello every one , i have inspiron 3543 (i7) running with Windows 8.1 (pro) , but the problem seems that special keys like verr num or lockcap dont appear on the screen , every thing were just fine...
View ArticleWindows 8 in Dell Vostro Series
Hi,I have recently upgraded my Dell Vostro laptop to windows 8. But now I realise its operation is ineffective. Many software do not function which ultimately causes the system to hung. File transfer...
View ArticleEnglish language pack or re-install Win8.1 English?
I'm about to receive a Inspiron 17 7000, but due to my location it was only possible to buy a system with Windows 8.1 Pro Dutch language version only. I only want an English language interface on the...
View ArticleTroubleshoot: my Dell 7520 doesn't boot use in windows 8
Hi all I keep getting error message " no boot device found press any key to reboot machine". I've tried this several times and nothing is working it will say checking media (failed). I installed a new...
View ArticleDell Direct USB Recovery Issue
I have a new XPS 13 (9343 - Early 2015) and was playing around with Windows 10. Before playing with Windows 10 I created a recovery USB in Windows 8.1. When attempting to restore I got an error message...
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