About this tag
The XPS tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Dell's XPS laptop lineup, including models like the XPS 13, XPS 15, and XPS Studio. Topics range from hardware issues such as overheating CPUs and SSDs, driver problems causing BSOD loops, and display stretching on external monitors, to software concerns like Windows 11 Pro licensing, missing password save options in Microsoft Edge, and mouse highlighting glitches. Users also share insights on Dell's 2025 laptop lineup and troubleshooting steps for common XPS-related problems. The tag is a resource for owners seeking help with performance, drivers, and configuration on their Dell XPS systems.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Dell's Top Laptops of 2025: Review and Expert Insights

    Dell’s Top Laptops of 2025: In-Depth Analysis and Expert Review In today’s fast-changing world of computing, Dell continues to innovate—and for Windows users, that means powerful machines built to run Windows 11 with finesse. RTINGS.com’s recent review of Dell’s four standout laptops for 2025...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • alienware m18 r2 dell gaming hardware laptop review precision 5690 windows 11 workstation xps
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. P

    Using Windows 11 Pro License with Dell XPS: Calling for Custom Build?

    I have a retail license and key for Windows 11 Pro. I think I have to call Dell to have them make the XPS up instead of buying locally like BestBuy. Am I correct.
    • Peterr
    • Thread
    • activation key best buy computer setup dell local purchase oem retail license windows 11 xps
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. X

    XPS13 issue with temperature

    I have this Dell XPS13 and it is running very hot, both the CPU and the SSD It's also performing badly I'm looking into the cause of this issue, because I worked with many laptop (and PC's), and I've never seen anything like this The CPU (an Intel I7) extremely easily goes to 100 degrees, it...
    • XPS13XPS13XPS13XPS13
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    • cooling cpu dell diagnostics fluctuation hardware high usage intel laptop memory overheating performance ssd temperature thermals xps
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General Computing
  4. P

    Windows 10 Win10: BSOD loop due to driver verifier, cannot disable verifier, cannot boot to safe mode

    Hi, everyone, In search of a problem that was causing Win 10 to lock up on my XPS13 9343, I enabled driver verifier. Predictably, this is now generating BSODs. This is the expected diagnostic behavior, I gather. The problem is, I have not been able to to get into Windows in any mode that will...
    • pstock
    • Thread
    • bios boot menu bsod command prompt diskpart driver verifier error codes reinstall windows safe mode startup repair system image system restore troubleshooting uninstall updates usb volume mounting windows 10 windows recovery xps
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 10 Fixing Stretched Screen Issue on XPS13 with LG Widescreen Monitor

    Hello all, I've plugged my XPS13 running Windows 10 into an adapter which allows me to view my screen on an LG widescreen monitor. However, everything appears to be "stretched out" -- even my task bar is two inches wide on my 27" screen. I've tried restarting and adjusting the resolution...
    • tkimble
    • Thread
    • display settings lg monitor resolution stretching taskbar troubleshooting video adapter widescreen windows 10 xps
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. K

    Windows 10 Mouse keeps highlighting everything

    Recently my wireless mouse highlights a word or everything when I move the pointer to a new spot. It is driving me crazy. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling mouse, touch pad, keyboard. Changing cursor speed, size, etc. I have tried many solutions found on the internet but none work...
  7. W

    Windows 10 Offer To Save Password - Missing in Microsoft Edge

    Running Windows 10 Pro, on a Dell XPS machine. When I went to Settings > Privacy & Services > to click on the "Offer To Save Password", is NOT there any more for Microsoft Edge? Screenshot: : ImageBam
  8. B

    Windows 7 W7 USB mouse and Keyboard driver myteriously stopped working (not installed)

    Dell XPS studio 8100 USB mouse and keyboard not working replaced HDD and reinstalled windows7 which has fully updated to SP1 and anything else associated. (not factory restore, but from OEM disk(as directed in dell community forum). windows installed and validated without issue been running fine...
    • Brando
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    • bios dell device manager drivers entry keyboard error exclamation mark forum hdd keyboard mouse remote access safe mode support teamviewer troubleshooting update usb windows 7 xps
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. CBM

    Computer Management-Upgraded Internal Secondary Hard Drive

    I have a Dell XPS-17 L702X laptop running Windows 10 Pro x64. I upgraded my 500GB internal secondary drive to a 1TB drive. I did not do a quick format of this new 1TB but rather did the full, longer format. The new, upgraded 1TB secondary drive was made active and assigned the drive letter D...
    • CBM
    • Thread
    • acronis active partition backup computer management d drive dell disk disk 0 disk management drive letter formatting hard drive ntfs partition secondary drive storage upgrade volume windows 10 xps
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  10. S

    Windows 7 Dell XPS windows getting ready

    My computer runs windows 7. Keeps staying on Windows getting ready. I have tried hard shut downs, disconnected the battery, all the function keys. The only thing that has an effect is F12 but when I select reboot it goes right back to windows getting ready. F2 just shows info that can't take...
    • simball1
    • Thread
    • battery disconnect boot issues computer issues dell error message function keys getting ready keyboard reboot reinstall windows safe mode shutdown system restore tech support thumb drive troubleshooting windows 7 windows installation xps
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. sssananth

    Windows 7 BSOD caused by afd.sys+4108d

    Memory test has come out clear. Not sure which software is creating BSOD. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The system is a DELL XPS.
  12. RaeShel

    Windows 7 Dell XPS L501X Freezes if plugged into power source

    I'm hoping someone can help me. I have a Dell XPS L501X laptop that freezes on start up if plugged in but NOT when running on the battery. My husband ran a bunch of tests, discovered hard drive was failing. Bought a new SATA solid state hard drive and bought a new windows 7 install and...
    • RaeShel
    • Thread
    • battery computer tech dell drivers freezing hardware l501x laptop performance power power adapter processor screen freeze solid state drive support tech tips troubleshooting windows 7 xps
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. docweathers

    Windows 10 Turn off tap-to-click cypress touchpad dell xps15

    How do I turn off Turn off tap-to-click on the cypress touchpad on my dell xps15? Windows 10 installation uninstalls the cypress driver and I can't find one for Win 10/64 on Dell site or Cypress site?
  14. JAJ

    Windows 10 Can I Downgrade a new laptop with Windows 10 to Windows 7?

    Hi I'm thinking about getting a new Dell XPS laptop. It comes installed with Windows 10. I would rather use Windows 7. My question can I format the the new Dell laptop and install a new copy of Windows 7. Or are there too many driver specific components on a new XPS that need Windows 10 to...
  15. Abyssion

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Dell xps focus stolen 2012

    I need help with my computer my focus is constantly stolenand it only happens on my account not anyone elses its a dell xps and ive tried scans, process explorer and im just confused please help!
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    Windows 8 Win 8.1 Shuts down When Idle

    Recently Windows shuts down when idle after the pre set sleep interval expires. When I set my display to blank after 15 min and my PC to sleep after 20 min my PC will shut down rather than go to sleep as it is suppose to. I have extended the sleep interval to an hour to avoid shutdown. I...
  17. William Holland

    Windows 7 BSOD/Crashes While Gaming

    My laptop has been crashing a lot. I figured its just old. I did a virus scan and defragged some stuff. It seemed to increase performance but I can't play many games for very long without my laptop crashing. I've attached the BSOD and W7F Diagnostic. Maybe this info will help too: Dell XPS...
    • William Holland
    • Thread
    • 64-bit bsod core i7 crash defrag dell diagnostics error gaming hardware intel laptop performance performance issues ram software troubleshooting virus scan windows 10 xps
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  18. rray6

    Windows 7 BSOD and Windows Shut Downs

    First of all, if this is not the right forum, please switch me to it. Over the last several months, I have had a number of Windows shut downs for no apparent reason (often right after I boot up in the morning although at other random times, too). Usually, I am not present when it happens -...
    • rray6
    • Thread
    • 64-bit bitdefender bsod computer issues dell diagnostics error logs malware malwarebytes ram security software shutdown support request tech support total security uninstall windows windows 7 xps
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 8 Troubleshooting Blue Screen Error with ATI Radeon 3870x2 on Windows 8.1

    Good Evening I have taken the plunge and upgraded my Dell XPS to Windows 8 and just updated to 8.1 I was having issues with my display, I have a Samsung Syncmaster T220 but have managed to rectify that, the issue I seem to be getting though is when I am trying to install the ATI Drivers for my...
  20. docweathers

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Cursor Jumping Issues on Dell XPS 15 Z During Browser Use

    Regularly I find my cursor jumping around the screen though I am not moving it with the touchpad. If I wait three or four seconds it stops jumping. Then I can move it with precise control, until another episode sets in. I've never figure out how to systematically cause this phenomenon. I am...
    • docweathers
    • Thread
    • access control cpu cursor dell firefox hardware jumping lag performance ram system tech support touchpad troubleshooting window windows xps
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support