Author Topic: Need Help with Reinstalling Windows (Read 9377 times)

MosheP · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:37:03 PM »

I have a Dell Inspiron 1545. I want to completely wipe the laptop and start over. I have the Windows disk in front of me. How do I wipe/reset/format my laptop?

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:42:00 PM »

Some Dells have a Recovery Partition. If you do, just recover to factory settings. If you don't - Just boot to CD, when you start the install process just delete the current partitions and let it create a new partition and install. WHat version of windows are you running?

MosheP · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:43:12 PM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on April 16, 2013, 01:42:00 PM

Some Dells have a Recovery Partition. If you do, just recover to factory settings. If you don't - Just boot to CD, when you start the install process just delete the current partitions and let it create a new partition and install. WHat version of windows are you running?

Windows 7 x64.

I loaded the CD and ran the .exe it just installed a second copy of Windows.

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:45:25 PM »

If you dont have any data you want to save, when it shows you the hard drive partitions select options and delete the existing windows partition before you continue

MosheP · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:48:08 PM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on April 16, 2013, 01:45:25 PM

If you dont have any data you want to save, when it shows you the hard drive partitions select options and delete the existing windows partition before you continue

I already backed anything I wanted to an external HD. I booted from the CD, now it shows Windows is loading files with a status bar on the bottom of the screen

When I get tot he screen to choose the location I want to install Windows to, what do i choose? Do I delete the existing Windows partitions from there?

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:52:37 PM »

Yes, it will show you the partiton. On the right side bottom I think you should see drive options, click on that, then delete

MosheP · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2013, 01:56:47 PM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on April 16, 2013, 01:52:37 PM

Yes, it will show you the partiton. On the right side bottom I think you should see drive options, click on that, then delete

I choose my language ...... now there is a screen with Windows 7 and a bitton that says install now. There is also a "repair my computer" option. What is that?

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #27 on:** April 16, 2013, 02:05:49 PM »

Select Install now

MosheP · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2013, 02:32:18 PM »

I got it done. Thank you so much.

I heard a noise from inside. I opened it up and one of the RAM chips had unseated itself. I removed the second as well to make sure it was in securely. 1 says DIMM 1 and the other says DIMM 2. Which goes in first (underneath the other)?

DanH · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2013, 06:01:39 PM »

DIMM1 and DIMM2 just mean slot1 and slot2 on the motherboard.
Just test it one way - if you're not getting the RAM you should be, swap 'em.

MosheP · « **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2013, 10:40:09 AM »

Thanks all for your help.

My system is running much faster now that I cleared out all the junk and re-seated the RAM chip.

I keep getting the following message though. First my screen goes black and then this pops up....

I don't even have Windows Vista. I am running Windows 7 x64

Any ideas?

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2013, 12:17:39 PM »

Install the updates graphics driver from dell.

DanH · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2013, 05:42:34 PM »

Do as DH said.
You can also try:
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #33 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:13:32 PM »

I usually try using the pc manufacturers display drivers, they sometimes have a specific driver that works better, this is especially true with dell

MosheP · « **Reply #34 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:23:25 PM »

Thanks I updated the drivers through device manager and so far the problem has stopped.

Next question (hope to be last);

My laptop has a built-in webcam. I cant find any way to access the webcam or any indication that the webcam is installed etc.

I do get an error message whenever I touch the laptop in a specific area near the webcam.

When I check Device Manager I see this...

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #35 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:45:31 PM »

Sounds like something isn't connected properly

MosheP · « **Reply #36 on:** April 17, 2013, 06:47:46 PM »

Quote from: DH Data Recovery on April 17, 2013, 06:45:31 PM

Sounds like something isn't connected properly

Would a faulty webcam connection show as a USB error?

popcorn1508 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 25, 2013, 01:20:40 AM »

I have a hp laptop running xp that I want to give a fresh start but I don't have the hp disc but I do have a dell windows xp disk is it going to work or what are my other options

DH Data Recovery · « **Reply #38 on:** April 25, 2013, 07:32:10 AM »

Usually works

popcorn1508 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 25, 2013, 12:44:14 PM »

Is it going to work the same and am going to have to install drivers...