Killed my HDD - sort of
Alienware M17x R4So when windows 10 popped and said it was ready for install I went ahead (it had previously said not ready, so when it said ready i assumed all would be ok -doh!)upgraded and worked...
View ArticleStudio XPS 16xx - Can I update to Windows 10?
Ok, So my 1640 is still going strong. It's still using Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, and I have fully updated it.Yet, despite fulfilling the requirements Microsoft set out, I'm still not seeing the 'Get...
View ArticleWindows 10 upgrade resulted in SD Card reader not working on my Latitude E6430u
After upgrading to Windows 10 my SD card reader does not work.Anyone else have this experience? Any solutions for this and I would be very grateful.I tried to update all the drivers for Win 10 but do...
View Articledell original manufacturer installation media
my dell latitude 10, which is still in warranty will not run a system recovery at all, it fails and gives me an error code every time, I have a win 8 recovery backup I made on usb and on dvd as well, I...
View ArticleWindows 10 error for Dell Stage
I have a Dell Inspiron 1550 Laptop and recently installed Windows 10. At start up an error message for Dell Stage comes up "Dell Stage requires Windows 7".After spending hours trying to find a...
View ArticleWindows 7 key needed as label unreadable
The wrong OS was loaded onto Dell laptop and require Windows 7 Professional key as License key sticker on bottom of laptop is unreadable. As the wrong OS has been loaded by mistake it cannot be...
View ArticleWindows 7 ISO
Hi,I have a Dell laptop which has bit the dust. It has a copy of Windows 7 on it which I would like to use in a virtual machine running inside my Mac OS as I have a valid license key for it. I'd...
View ArticleConnection keeps dropping Windows 10 Dell XPS 8300
Hi allI have having issues with my Dell XPS 8300, I installed the new windows 10 a few weeks back and since installing connection to the internet keeps dropping.My internet is with Virgin Media and I...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 660s - Win8/Win7 Issue
My work got new computers, and gave out the old ones to employees. I received a Dell Inspiron 660s. They had someone come in to reformat the computers. In doing so, they (for some unknown reason)...
View ArticleFactory Restore my System
1. If my factory settings OS is vista and I have a factory system recovery cd burned from AlienRespawn, would it work if I will try to restore it if my OS is Win7?2. I tried recovering my factory...
View ArticleBios A10 Dell recommended download problem on X51 R2 will not boot.
after downloading recommended bios A10 update in the support section of Dell my pc system will not boot to windows. keeps saying I need to insert boot media or enter a key. really do not like this at...
View ArticleDell XPS 13 8.1 OEM OS vs 8.1 OS? Win10 activation failed.
I installed Windows 10 on my Dell XPS 13 about two weeks ago and it has yet to get activated. I contacted Microsoft and was told I would need to reinstall Windows 8.1 and do the upgrade through the...
View ArticleXPS 8700 upgrade
I'm on a steep learning curve here and would appreciate some help.Currently I have a Windows 7 PC with two 160 gigabyte hard drives the programs are on one, the documents are on the other. My new XPS...
View ArticleWindows 10 freeze in sleep mode, Dell Inspiron 3542
Hi,I recently updated to windows 10 (July 29th)Usually when i close the lid, or let the laptop for about 20 minutes it's supposed to go to sleep mode. After the update, my Dell laptop goes to sleep...
View ArticleCannot update BIOS on Inspirion 620s
I've done a fresh install of Windows 10 on my Inspirion 620S and all works fine. However I tried adding a USB 3.0 card but it will not work.The manufacturer said to update my BIOS but Windows will not...
View ArticleDell XPS 720 - driver for seagate ST3320620AS
Trying to install windows (tried both 7 and vista) on a Dell XPS 720 with two Seagate ST3320620AS HD but it stops to prompt for a driver.Can anybody tell me where I can find the driver for tghe...
View ArticleInspiron N5110 BIOS support for Windows 10
I have Inspiron N5110 and u know MS is offering free upgrade to Windows 10, but I tried for upgrade the message came that BIOS is not supported.Can anybody help me in upgrading the BIOS for my laptop?...
View ArticleDell XPS L702X 3D - Reinstalling everything from new due to formatted HDD's.
First off, sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong section, it's my first post [:)]I have a Dell XPS L702X 3D. Recently, due to an error with Windows 10, I have to had to format both HDD's and reinstall...
View ArticleDell studio 1555 Win 10 upgrade failed
Hi Folks,I need your help. Yesterday i was upgrading from Win 7 to Win 10 . I downloaded Win 10 which was around 2.7 gb. Then Set up has started, after 25% copying files it automatically stopped and...
View ArticleNeed Recovery Discs for Inspiron 15 3520
I have an Inspiron 15 3520 with Windows 7 Professional 64bit which has a crashed hard drive. I stupidly did not think to make a set of recovery DVDs, though I did make an Emergency disc, which is...
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