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The Dell 3521 is a laptop model discussed in the context of Windows 8.1 installation issues. Users report problems such as a locked hard drive preventing OS installation or recovery. Troubleshooting steps include accessing the drive externally, using USB installation media, and considering disk wipe options. The tag covers hardware-specific challenges with this Dell model, particularly related to Windows reinstallation and partition management.
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Windows 8 Hdd locked and unable to re install win8
a friend dropped off a dell 3521 for me to install windows8.1 on. for some reason windows8 has disappeared and the Hdd is locked of so i cant install 8.1 on any partition. i took the Hdd drive out to get access to it and i cant even do that,its protected. i put windows8 on a usb stick and all...- steve752
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- bootable usb data recovery dell 3521 disk wiping error hard drive hdd lock installation partition recovery tech support windows 7 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation