32-bit to 64-bit upgrade
My Dell Vostro 420 came with Windows 7 Pro, 32-bit installed. If I were to purchase installation media for Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit, would it install and run on my computer?
View ArticleMax memory for Optiplex 780
Hi,We have Optiplex 780 mini-tower machines at work, and for the last couple of days want to upgrade them to the maximum memory possible. It's next to impossible to find an easy answer to what is the...
View ArticleWindows 10 on Dell Inspiron 15R N5010
Has anybody upgraded from WIN 7 to 10 on that machine? Any problems occur? Everythig works fine? Stay with WIN 7 or go with WIN 10?
View ArticleUnable to reinstall Windows
My HDD failed last week and I have lost everything that was on it. I have bought a new one and fitted it. The only problem is as I had not made a back up I cannot install Windows. I have been to...
View Articlerecovery disc
I have a 2006 Dell Media Edition running Windows XP. It did not come with recovery disc.Since Windows XP is now defunct, I would like to have the OS on a disc that I can use if necessary.I have an...
View ArticleInspiron 3647 won't activate Win 8.0
Bought 5 of these about 14 mo ago. One wouldn't activate. Dell sent a MB and still wouldn't activate. Couldn't reimage the PC at the time and now I'm out of warranty. Showkeyplus shows Windows 7 OEM...
View ArticleStudio XPS9100 windows 10 upgrade
The free windows 10 upgrade end is in sight and I haven't upgraded my pc yet. I would like to upgrade prior to the end of the free upgrade but am afraid to as Dell hasn't upgraded this pc to do...
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 ArticleInspiron 530 Upgrade to Window 8.1
I am trying to upgrade to Windows 8.1 I keep receiving a notice that I need to have Windows 7 first. Is there any way around this. I only have the disk for Windows 8. Will my Inspiron 530 be able to...
View ArticleWindows Installation Disk
My device is Dell Inspiron 3542 with a default windows 8.1 home edition preinstalled.I had tried installing Ubuntu OS and due to less attention from my part, the installation completely erased my...
View ArticleDELL Inspiron 531 Desktop works with Windows 10 HOME or PRO - How to do it.
YES! You CAN teach your OLD DELL INSPIRON 531 desktop a NEW WINDOWS 10 operating system! First - The Bad News:Memory - boost the 531 up to its 4 Gig capacity. The stock 2 Gigs won't cut the mustard...
View ArticleWhy didn't my Dell come with a word processor program?
New here. Other than wordpad or notepad, I would have thought this computer desktop would have come with Word or Office installed. Well, it is, but I have to buy it to use it. I was doing good just to...
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"the bios in this system is not fully acpi compliant" on win7 32 bits
Hello,I’mdisparate need of help. I just have Dell Inspiron N5110 without OS. I installedW7 32 bits on it and after I finished the installation and restart and blue screenappears with an error message...
View ArticleWanting to reinstall Dell XP on another computer
So, I have two dinosaur Dell desktops. One is a Dimension 3000 and the other an 8400. I only have the Windows XP disc for the 3000 one and I am wondering if I could reformat the hard drive on the...
View ArticleHow to perform a clean installation of window 8.1?
Hello,I'm using an Alienware X51 R2 with the follwing specs (if this matters):Intel i5 4440U 3.3GHzAMD R9 270 2GB8GB RAM1TB HDDBasically, my alienware ran into a lot of crashes lately before I did my...
View ArticleLatitudes e6400 and Windows 10
Will Dell be adding support for Windows 10 to the e6400s Latitude series laptops? As of right now Windows 10 is not listed as a compatible operating system for my computer so, I have no bluetooth...
View ArticleFailed Hard Drive
We have a Dell XPS One 2720 that was setup at our Rescue Squad and is out of warranty. No problem, I can replace the hard drive but non on created system discs or backups and my look at Dell.com for...
View ArticleWindow 7 genuine while upgrade to Window 10 than it becomes pirated
I have upgraded my laptop OS from Window 7 to Window 10 when window 10 launched. Now message appear on bottom right corner than please active windows (Go to settings to activate windows). But my window...
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Additional Windows 10 FAQ by Dell Community Rockstar Philip Yip
Before the Free UpgradeIts recommended to carry out a few steps before performing an OS Upgrade. These mainly relate to a data backup and also the creation of OS Recovery Media. You will need an...
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How to Upgrade to Windows 10 - Information on Obtaining a Clean Install
Before the Free UpgradeIts recommended to carry out a few steps before performing an OS Upgrade. These mainly relate to a data backup and also the creation of OS Recovery Media. You will need an...
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