Setup WOL for Dell XPS L421X
Hi Everyone,I have been trying for a while now to setup WOL on my laptop. My first roadblock is that the option "Allow this device to wake computer" is grayed out.Checked BIOS setting, but cant see...
View ArticleWindows 10 sometimes hang
Hi everybody,I have a new PC Dell SFF9020 isntalled Windows 7 Pro 32bit, then I upgrade to Win10 Pro sucessfully.Now, I have an issue as below:- During using Ms.Office or any application, PC hang (can...
View ArticleActivation key for Windows 8 on Optiplex 9010
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View ArticleNeed iso image or similar for Windows 7 Laptop: Need help from DELL
HiI own a XPS L501 Laptop which runs on Windows 7 Home premium. The OS came installed and I don't have a backup disc. I want to do a fresh install on a new Hard drive.(Getting blue screen...
View ArticleInstallation of OS after HDD replacement- Inspiron 15r SE
Since my HDD got conked a few days back, I replaced it with a new one.How do install windows on this new drive? I do not have a recovery disk with me. My laptop (Inspiron 15r 7520) came pre installed...
View ArticleDELL Machines with OEM(?)Windows 7
Hi, where i work we have all new DELLs machines(some optiplex, some latitude, depends).They all have the Windows Pro sticker(so no CD Key for Windows). Since they have downgrade rights we requested Win...
View ArticleLost discs that came with my laptop from dell
is it possible to get a copy of the discs that came with my laptop, also how to get the dell apps back since ive had to reset my laptop after a major problem
View ArticleOld product key
I came across my original Windows xp SP2 reinstall disc for a laptop I purchased and registered. I also have that laptop (Dell 1560), however no Windows key sticker. How may I get this key?Thanks!
View ArticleHow do I wipe the hard drive, and why is it so difficult?
This is for the purpose of returning a laptop.When I reset Windows 10, it says deleting my files will just make it "harder" for people to access them.I understand the files may still be accessible...
View ArticleRe activating old OS (W7 Pro 64 Bit)
Hello,I am trying to re use Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit which came originally with Alienware laptop, which I no longer use and I want to set the Windows on my new desktop (non Alienware).On windows activation...
View ArticleDell Bluetooth 365 not detected in Windows 10 Technical Preview (Builds 10041...
When I installed Windows 10 build 10041 on my 2009 Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop my Bluetooth 365 stopped working. On investigation I saw that Bluetooth had disappeared from Device Manager completely, but...
View ArticleInstalling Windows 7 64 bit on a vostro 3500 which ran Win 7 32
Hi all,I am on a very steep learning curve here from a state of almost ignorance, so please make answers simple :-)My husband's Vostro 3500 hard drive died so I decided to put Win 7 64 bit on instead...
View ArticleInstalling Windows Vista
I have a Dell Inspiron 1420 in which I have installed a new hard dive. Now, I need to install the operating system from the Dell Operating System CD that came with the computer but, when I attempt to...
View ArticleWindows 10 RS2 Version 1703 Build 15063 "Creators Update" Now...
The Windows 10 Media Creation Tool has been updated to give installation .isos to the newest mainstream build of Windows 10 build 15063.This is also known as version 1703 (March 2017) or the Creators...
View ArticleWindows 7: Download legit disk images (SP1 included)
Just in case you need to reinstall from a clean and up to date disk, or your recovery partition has been killed - since we've just learned that Dell doesn't provide replacement disks - you'll find...
View ArticleInspiron 15 won't activate Windows 8.1 - no MSDM tab, nothing finds key...
I've been handed a non-booting laptop and found the hard drive is dead, I've popped WIndows 8.1 on it but it won't activate. I've tried RWEverything and each other key reading tool I can find and none...
View ArticleMicrosoft windows 8
I have a Dell Optiplex 620 running windows 7. Can this computer be upgraded to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 My e-mail address is <Admin Note: removed per privacy policy~RK>
View ArticleUnable to get sound on Dell Latitude D800 running Win XP
I have searched various posts and messaged privately, however thought I might win by also posting to the group. I recondition old computers for use by youth with whom I do volunteer work in South...
View ArticleWin 7 Pro64 Dell Factory downgrade reactivation
I purchased a new Dell Optiplex 5040 that came with Win7 Pro 64 installed and included a licensed Win 10 Upgrade DVD. I Just installed a fresh Win7 Pro 64 onto a new SSD and found out that there is...
View ArticleHelp with installing a driver that requires a OS Pre - Install
i dont know what i need to do to get this driver update to install Serial ATA - Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver v.9.5.0.1037, A03 to install It says (OS Pre - Install Driver Only) i have windows...
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