Factory reset 15R Inspiron 7520
I am not able to Factory Reset my Dell Inspiron 15R 7520. I used recovery media and copied the factory image to USB and when trying to restore it , i get error saying "A required device isn't connected...
View ArticleHow do I create reinstall discs for Vista from my recovery partition?
I have a Dell Studio 540 I bought in 2009 that came with Vista 64-bit pre-installed. I didn't get any Vista install discs but instead had a recovery partition (D). I didn't create any backup discs at...
View ArticleRe: How to reset BIOS password?
Hi Sandeep P,I have a problem where windows is locked and the computer will not load windows in safe mode. My computer is a Dell Inspiron 15z 5523.
View ArticleDVD auto eject after Full System Image Backup
Hello Techies, I have noted this behavior on finishing up either MS Win 7 64 bit Home Premium Edition OS Backup program: "New, Full Backup" and "Full System Image" backup.(Studio XPS8100, i5 Core...
View ArticleUpgrade
Running XP. I've been having trouble with McAfee running correctly. Went online to 'go assist" Their tech says my OS is corrupted and suggests I reinstall the OS by upgrading to Windows 7 or 8. Don't...
View ArticleWinHlp32.exe
I have an old XP Program that needs old Help. On Windows 7 I installed WinHlp32.exe as recommended by Microsoft once I found out from the Microsoft community that your computer must have Internet...
View ArticleLaptop fails randomly as if it lost power and restarts
I have Dell Inspiron N4050 laptop. It fails as it has lost power. Tried running on battery without charging, running on external power without battery, but problem persists. It does so even when the pc...
View ArticleDell OptiPlex 960 Random Blue Screen Problem
I have a refurbished Dell 960 which is randomly crashing. It has Windows 7 installed, and is fully updated using Windows Update. I suspect a bad driver or other OS configuration issue but due to the...
View ArticleSecurely wiping hard drive before sale - Dell Recovery Partition
I may be selling my Inspiron 15r SE and if so am planning to securely wipe the hard drive to remove traces of banking details, personal files, etc.If I use a tool such as DBAN Boot & Nuke will I...
View Articleproduct key
dell studio 1737: i need the product key for my windows vista ultimate, it is not on the case anywhere.
View ArticleXPS8300 & IRST?
I had the original hard drive my Dell shipped with crash, (originally running Win 7), I replaced the drive with 2 new Seagate (1Tb 7200 rpm, 64Mb cache) drives in a RAID 0 array (backed up by a NAS...
View ArticleDell Windows 7 Ultimate install disc
The hard drive on my wife's Dell XPS L502X has died and no files were backed up!I have installed a new hard drive but need a dell recovery disc to load windows 7 ultimate back onto the laptop.I live in...
View ArticleMy dell downloads webpage error out and not registering my dell 5520 laptop.
Please help me. I'm trying to get the factory set softwares (like dell webcam central) for my dell laptop but the webpage my dell downloads is erroring out and i couldnt get the softwares needed. I'm...
View ArticleCan't see "Dell Factory Image Restore" for Win7?
Hi all,In my new E6500, i want to Recover my Windows7 to Factory, But there is no Dell Factory Image Restore in Advanced Boot Options !I have 3 partitions: 1) Healthy (Hidden)2) Recovery (Hidden) 3) C:...
View ArticleNo internet connection after reinstalling operating system and drivers XPS L501x
Husband's hard drive was failing and he installed a new one. Reinstalled operating system from disc dell sent (Windows 7). Then put in drivers disc. Downloaded anything that had to do with internet,...
View ArticleDownload spyware or other on CNET
Back in early June I went on GOOGLE to search for PCDeCrapifier as recommended by Kim Komando. I came up with CNET so I downloaded the file. Upon trying to install it I was ask's several times to...
View ArticleInspiron N4110 Hard drive dead.
Hi, the hard drive on my inspiron N4110 has died, and I need a copy of Windows 7 Home Prem OA to reinstall it in a new hard drive. HOw can I get a DVD with this SO?Thanks,Marcos Martinez
View ArticleMicrosoft Office 2010 Starter
I have recently taken my Dell computer right back to reloading Windows 7 because of a problem with Trojan Viruses. When going to my Dell account to down load Office starter that was shipped with the...
View ArticleDowngrade Win8 to Win7
Hi dell community,I recently bought laptop preinstalled Win8 but I need to downgrade to Win7 so some software can work. Default partition has a lot such as 500mb, diags, pbr image, c:, and winretools....
View ArticleInspiron 15
The hard drive in my laptop crashed. It is not under warranty and I did not receive any backup discs but I think I can get them from Dell. If I replace the hard drive will I have to buy a new copy of...
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