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Windows 10 Windows Boot Manager
I'm running Windows 10 Home with all updates on my Dell XPS 13 9380 I'm trying to upgrade my SSD to accommodate large astrophotography files, from 512GB to 1TB. I have tried both AOMEI Backupper and EaseUS to clone the NVMe drive, with the same result. I cannot get the new SSD to boot, and...- Chrispy
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- aomei backupper astrophotography bios settings boot drive boot manager cloning dell disk management easeus nvme ssd ssd upgrade storage upgrade process windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows Vista Vista driver issue
I installed vista onto a vista laptop using an iso I downloaded which was supposed to do vista 64 but for some reason it has installed 32 bit, anyway, I use the vista product key code stuck to the botttom of the laptop. I used the physical disconnect button for the wifi during install and it did...- anotherwindowsuser
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- 32-bit 64-bit dell download drivers ethernet installation iso issues laptop latitude network search support system troubleshooting wifi windows vista
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Windows 7 Strange Issue : New Windows Installation Stuck at Boot Logo
I have Dell Latitude E6410 Laptop which has not been in use for previous 3-4 years but before that was working well. Some background, this is my old laptop used from 2013 to 2016 and then I got a new laptop. So this Dell laptop was mothballed and kept along with other electronic spares. Last...- mGforCe
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- boot issues dell windows error
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 10 Other type of mouse connection
I dislike the touchpad so use an old hp wireless thing to use my mouse on my Dell. I am always hitting it or running into it. Is there something else I can buy that will not stick out so far -- thanks.- Fenway16
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- accessories compact connection dell hardware mouse peripheral technology touchpad wireless
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro repeatedly deactivates itself
I am running Windows 10 Pro on a Dell XPS 8930 which is part of a peer to peer network with all machines running the same OS and version. Windows is up to date and it is the 2004 version. All machines are logged on using the Microsoft Account. This is the only machine on the network having a...- schmieg
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- activation dell error codes license microsoft account network issues peer-to-peer troubleshooter version 2004 windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Missing format option on right click for CD-RW
I am running a Dell XPS 8930, I7 4ghz that has a HL-DT-ST-BD-RE BU40N optical drive. The drive reads CD's, DVD's and BD's with no problem. I rarely write to these media, but I recently had to do that to transfer data to a different computer and I noticed that the format option is missing in the...- schmieg
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- cd-rw command prompt computer management data transfer dell formatting missing option optical drive right click system rebuild
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows XP Will XP run on a SSD?
I wanted to buy an SSD for my Dell Latitude D630 as the HDD is apparently failing. MY brother says I might have driver issues using XP with a SSD, is this true?- anotherwindowsuser
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- compatibility dell driver issues hdd latitude d630 performance ssd storage upgrade windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Can I re-use my Windows 10 licence for an OS reload on same PC
Hello, I'd like to do a Windows 10 reinstall ( a complete OS reinstall) on my current PC, as it's old and getting very slow. Would anyone know can I reuse my Windows key, which I originally bought on Ebay the first time I installed it about 4 years ago? According to my system page it's a...- PaulQQQ
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- 32-bit computer issues cost savings dell ebay license light user old hardware performance pro reinstall system page user help windows 10 windows key windows vista
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Sound becomes static when using Microphone and speakers
It occurs every time when having a video chat on google meet or voice chat on discord after 30-45 mins. Speakers turn into static. Even windows sounds are static. I have done sound service restart but it did not work. Only works every time I restart my PC which is very annoying for online...- NerferMC
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- audio dell device issues discord drivers google meet hardware microphone online classes pc restart realtek service restart sound speakers static tech support troubleshooting video chat voice chat windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows XP XP error message
I wanted to install win xp pro onto a Del latitude laptop D630 which originally had vista installed. I however came across this error message, is there anything I can do?- anotherwindowsuser
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- dell installation laptop latitude d630 troubleshooting windows vista windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 PC freezes when wifi randomly disconnected
Once it freezes, I can't move my mouse pointer or keyboard. Only to hard shutdown my PC. I did not update my drivers. Nothing is shown to windows update settings window. My PC is Dell Inspiron 15 3552. Driver name: Qualcomm QCA9565 802.11b/g/n Driver date: April 21, 2017 This just happens...- NerferMC
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- connectivity dell driver issues drivers hardware incompatibility laptop mouse network issues performance qualcomm random disconnects shutdown software system freeze system issues troubleshooting wifi windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Taskbar Menu issue
I'm trying to remove the Cortana and search icon from the taskbar, but when I right-click on the taskbar I get a incomplete menu. The second photo is what it should look like. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Nylo Dell Venue Pro 8 tablet Win 10 Home Link Removed- Nylo
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- cortana dell home search tablet windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 ClearType not working?
Just switched from a Lenovo desktop running Windows 8 to a Dell running Windows 10 -- keeping my trusty Samsung analog LED monitor with a VGA connection. On the new computer, letters in all applications (word processing, browsers, emails) seem slightly shaky, faint, vaguely greenish -- not the...- BlebNevus
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- analog application cleartype color rendering dell display fonts graphics monitor resolution samsung settings shaky text troubleshooting user experience vga windows 10 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Dell g7 15 7588 Power Problem (Help)
So my laptop is 2 years old, it worked fine while i was gaming, now when i play my fps drops from 60 to 15 and stays in between 20, 15 and even lower than that, but when i disconnected my laptops charger my games started to run 50 to 40 and 30 fps and it stayed like that for a really long until...- Beaniesteve
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- battery charger dell fps g7 15 gaming performance power temperature troubleshooting
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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4GB RAM, 1.91GB Usable
I have bought this second hand laptop. I checked the systems specs and I saw that 1.91GB RAM can be only used out of 4GB. I was looking many methods on youtube and the internet and it's not working. PC: Dell Inspiron 15-3552- NerferMC
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- dell inspiron laptop performance ram second hand specs troubleshooting upgrade usable
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 10 Installing Windows 10 via USB flash drive.
Hi, I want to reinstall a fresh Windows 10 OS for the first time, years after using Windows 8.1 I take out the old OS drive, and put in a clean formatted drive for the new OS. Dell sent me a Windows 10 USB stick with this computer, so I'll use that. But now the puzzle of getting everything...- PTS74
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- clean install dell help installation legacy mode reinstall secure boot support troubleshooting uefi usb windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 I need tips on buying a used Win 7 PC!
I bought a used Win 7 PC off Ebay, but it turned out not to be useful, so I need some tips or shopping guidelines on what to look for. Mostly I need this PC to play online movies/TV shows, Youtube videos, etc., without buffering, freezing, or similar nonsense. Other than this, it will mostly be...- Varsel
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- 32-bit 64-bit core i7 cpu dell ebay graphics home edition mini tower performance pro version ram streaming used pc vga windows 7
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Dell introduces redesigned XPS 15 and XPS 17
Dell’s family of XPS laptops If you’re in the market for a new PC, take note: Dell has announced new devices that deliver larger screens, long battery life and enough power to stream your favorite shows, edit photos for Instagram, render 4K videos for YouTube or create original sounds and...- News
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- 10th gen battery life content creation creator edition dell display gaming graphics intel laptop nvidia performance portability power technology virtual reality webcam windows hello xps
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USB flash drive appears in Settings but not in File Explorer
Using Windows 10 on a Dell Latitude. I have a PNY flash drive plugged into a USB port. It's 3.0 but should be backward compatible to any USB port, right? I can see it in the Settings. But I don't see it in File Explorer. And ideas?- Lighthouse
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- compatibility dell file explorer hardware issues pny settings troubleshooting usb windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 10 Can I Install Avast VPN on My Dell Windows 7 PC?
On my windows 7 pc, I just downloaded a VPN by Avast which is good to use on 5 devices. Can I put that on the Dell? It is not the anti virus program - just the VPN. Thanks.- Fenway16
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- avast dell devices network privacy technology vpn windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support