Windows 8 re-install, 238 updates fail
Recovered 5342 Laptop 2 days ago. When I hit update and restart it attempts to install 238 updates (for 1-1/4 hours), then while installing it gives a failure error and uninstalls all it has done...
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Dell Vostro 3460 No Wireless Network Adapter?
Hi I can't connect to my home wireless network after a recent Windows 7 re-installation.I see this:ANy idea what is missing or needs updating?Host Name: PIGLET-PCOS Name: Microsoft Windows 7...
View ArticleDoes windows support windows vista after a factory reset on Dell Inspiron 530
I am going to preform a factory wipe and reset on my Dell Inspiron 530 which has windows Vista Home Premium installed. My question is will I have problems downloading any of the factory software and...
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Vista PC (iNSPIRON 1525) failing to boot - Registry Question
Try to resolve a boot issue with a Inspiron 1525 running Vista. In 'Normal Mode' the PC crashes back to the repair / start normally page. In 'Safe Mode' the boot sequence reaches the point where the...
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Inspiron 7548 trackpad critical failure
I love the new Inspiron 7548, except for the trackpad. The trackpad just doesn't work, since day 1. Half the time, it skips, clicks in the wrong places, and there is no configuration app (Alps...
View ArticleWindows 10: Problems with bluetooth and wi-fi (Dell Bluetooth 365 module and...
Hi, I have an XPS 8300 bought in 2012 with Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit). Now I upgraded to Windows 10 PRO (64bit) and found some problems. The first problem I had was with the Bluetooth (Dell Bluetooth...
View ArticleAdding a boot option for Inspiron 3521
I an trying to change the boot source priority in the UEFI of my windows 8.1 Inspiron 3521, as I wish to be able to have a dual boot Windows 8 and Ubuntu Linux) I managed to reach the settings a...
View Articlewirelles driver for Inspiron 3721
Hi guys. I reinstalled original windows 7 64bit other day and i cant find wirelles driver for my laptop. I had hard time finding it last time too but somehow i managed to find it but this time i just...
View ArticleWIndows 7 Home Premium 64bit Recovery ISO
I've had this desktop awhile and need to reinstall the operating system to fix some things but I do not have a disc to reinstall with, I have all of the codes I would think I would need to get an email...
View ArticleXPS 8500 Upgrade to Windows 10
I know that the XPS 8500 is not tested for upgrade to Windows 10 and that some of those that did so anyway found problems with the driver for the 1703 Wireless adapter.I plan to use this system for...
View ArticleInspiron n5050 start up issue.
Got an Inspiron n5050 in December 2011 and it worked fine until it decided to shut down and I manually turned it back on and it stopped at the screen showing the patents and won't progress past that,...
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MIssing my network controller driver after re-installed windows 7
Hi, I hope someone can find a solution to this problem, I have to re-installed windows 7 on my DELL Xps 17 due to a problem with Mcafee Software. Thinking that I would resolve one problem I end up with...
View ArticleUpgrade
Can i upgrade my Dell inspiron 1720 from Windows Vista to something better & how do i do it? Thanks in advance.
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Vista PC (iNSPIRON 1525) failing to boot - Registry Question
Try to resolve a boot issue with a Inspiron 1525 running Vista. In 'Normal Mode' the PC crashes back to the repair / start normally page. In 'Safe Mode' the boot sequence reaches the point where the...
View ArticleInspiron 14z upgrade to Windows 10 - device issues
In the newly deployed GetWindows10 app, there's an option to "Check your PC" - when I choose this option on my Inspiron 14z, I get:Windows 10 will work on this PCThis PC can be upgraded but there may...
View ArticleCounterfeit or genuine restore media?
Four reinstallation media discs were received with the purchase of a used Dell Optiplex 390 computer. All four disc envelopes say they are Made in China and have the same off-white colored windowed...
View ArticleLocation Missing error in Dell backup and recovery premium edition
My hard drive is failing and I wanted to do a system backup for emergencies. I bought he premium edition since it supports system backup. Have tried with 3 different hard drives and also created a...
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 ArticleDELL ALIENWARE AURORA R1, R3, X51, and XPS 8700
Recently, I changed a monitor from 2560x1440 to 2048x1920 and the X51 updated to Windows 10. Next, without any hardware changes, the XPS 8700 updated to Windows 10.Aurora R1 is running Windows...
View Article"Operation System not found" error message on Inspiron 7000
Hi, After trying to upgrade to Windows 10 from 8.1 on my Inspiron 7000, my Windows install would freeze during the start up process - the Dell logo would appear and the loading icon would stop. I had...
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