Inspiron 580, USB Recovery Key, Windows 7

Have you tried to install Windows 7 via the clean install route? You can download the installation media from Microsoft to a DVD or a USB drive and clean install Windows 7. The following site will give you more information. All you have to do on the MS page is type in your windows key and then download the version based on your key.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows7

 

It will work on preinstalled factory versions as the following disclaimer states. In other words, you will have to go to the Dell support page for the 580 to download and install proper drivers.

Before using operating system copies from this site for install, re-install or recovery on devices with pre-installed operating systems, see your device manufacturer or reseller for the customized drivers and applications specific to your machine. Using operating systems copied from this site for install, re-install or recovery may void your support agreement with your manufacturer or reseller. Any drivers or programs that were installed by the device manufacturer or reseller may be removed during installation.

 

Thank you for the reply, I will look into this option, as it may seem a better route, only issue I may see it product key.

Keep in mind that you're going to lose everything that's on the hard drive, so I hope your personal files are all backed up on external media.

Look for a Microsoft sticker on outside of PC case that has your Windows Product key so you can activate the clean install using that download from Microsoft's site.

Hi there I located that genuine Microsoft sticker, but when I contacted Microsoft they said it was not a valid product key, how can that even be it is there sticker!??!?!?!

 

Thank you

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@vegasJ wrote:

Hi there I located that genuine Microsoft sticker, but when I contacted Microsoft they said it was not a valid product key, how can that even be it is there sticker!??!?!?!

 

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As long as machine has 4gb (or more) of RAM ...

I suggest you clean-install Windows-10 64bit to a blank drive. If you need a new drive, I suggest a 240gb-512gb SSD.

The Installer should accept that Windows-7 OEM Key as qualification, and Windows-10 will Activate as genuine.

https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/M-2-NVMe-bootable-options/td-p/6073037

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@vegasJ wrote:

Hi there I located that genuine Microsoft sticker, but when I contacted Microsoft they said it was not a valid product key, how can that even be it is there sticker!??!?!?!

 

Thank you

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Sure you read the Microsoft sticker correctly? It's very easy to confuse zero with letter O, number 1 with capital letter i, V with Y, etc.

Before trying to install Win 10, you should read some of the threads on this forum with advise for users who had problems installing and running Win 10 on the Inspiron 580, like this thread.

Hi there

 

I am not upgrading from windows7 to windows10. I am simply trying to restore the computer back to it's original state from dell. I ordered a DELL DIRECT USB KEY windows 7 home premium 64 bit from dell, 1st stick missing select language, so dell sent me another DELL DIRECT USB KEY windows 7 home premium 64 bit, same issue.

after turning off the PC and plugging the USB KEY and hitting F12 , I select the correct USB ( ONLY 1 IT HAS )

then I hit enter, it says windows is loading files , after this it is supposed to give me an option to select my language well this option is missing from both USB KEYS, dell will not provide any technical support on the keys only want to refund me or keep shipping me new ones.

Lost on what to do!

So if you're not offered the choice of languages, are you saying the installation stalls and doesn't go further or does it continue the installation?

Maybe the version on Dell's USB stick is limited to English so it doesn't offer you a language option..??

Download the Win 7 ISO file for free from Microsoft and create your own bootable USB stick and run the install from that one. And get a refund from Dell. :Wink:

Hi,

So the installation goes for about 10 more minutes then says error could not load 1st script module, process aborted!

According to dell's website it should allow me to select my language but it does not do that!

 

I have gone to the ISO page and they do not have win7 home premium 64 bit for me to download there.

https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln179156/dell-direct-usb-key-faqs?lang=e

 

this is the link they have even show's a video for dummy's like me :D

If you have the Microsoft Windows Product Key, you should be able to download the Win 7 ISO here:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

WINDOWS 7 Home Premium is done.  EOL EOS. 

Dell does not provide support or warranty extension for 10 years or even 5 years.  5 years is typical maximum system design life cycle. 

Only Windows 7 PRO is supported and only until April of 2020.

This is also why HOME has no Downgrade Rights.

Client operating systems and updates       general availability       end of sales

Windows 8.1	October 18, 2013	September 1, 2015
Windows 8	October 26, 2012	October 31, 2014
Windows 7 Professional	October 22, 2009	October 31, 2013
Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate	October 22, 2009	October 31, 2013

 

Downgrade Rights are not available except for Windows 7 PRO and Ultimate.While Windows 8 Professional licensing allows for a downgrade to Windows 7, there is no assurance that Windows 7 drivers will be available either from Dell or the component manufacturer. Systems on this list were available with a Windows 8 Pro purchase option, Windows 7 drivers may not be available.

http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&doc...

Dell OS Recovery and Restore USB Key W7P64  584GT
Dell OS Restore and Recovery USB Key - W7HP 84WD5

Part Number	OS	System Name
40GYC	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron One 2320
40GYC	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 620/620S
40GYC	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 570
40GYC	Win7 HP 64	XPS 8300
XR3JR	Win7 HP 32	Inspiron Mini 1012
XR3JR	Win7 HP 32	Inspiron Mini Duo 1090
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	XPS L412z
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron N4050
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron N5050/N5040
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron M5040
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	XPS L501x
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	XPS L502x
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	XPS L511z
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron N4110
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron M4110
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron N5110
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron N7110
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron N411z
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	XPS L701x
84WD5	Win7 HP 64	XPS L702x
7F59N	Win7 Ult 64	XPS L501x
7F59N	Win7 Ult 64	XPS L502x
7F59N	Win7 Ult 64	XPS L701x
7F59N	Win7 Ult 64	XPS L702x
7F59N	Win7 Ult 64	XPS 8300
4P7X9	Win7 Pro 64	Inspiron 620/620S
4P7X9	Win7 Pro 64	XPS L501x
4P7X9	Win7 Pro 64	XPS L502x
4P7X9	Win7 Pro 64	XPS L701x
4P7X9	Win7 Pro 64	XPS L702x
4P7X9	Win7 Pro 64	Inspiron 570
4P7X9	Win7 Pro 64	XPS 8300
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 5320
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 5420
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 7420
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 5520
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 7520
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 5720
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 7720
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 14z/5423
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	XPS 14/L421x
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	XPS 15/L521x
YPNXG	Win7 HP 64	XPS 13/L321x
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron One 2020
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron One 2330
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 660S
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 660
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 14/3420
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	Inspiron 15/3520
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	XPS 8500
H3M2J	Win7 HP 64	XPS One 27/2710

Windows 7 Reaches End of Life in about a year so you are best to clean install Windows 10 with your Windows 7 Home Premium Product Key. See here for details: https://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/windows-10/ If you want to clean install Windows 7 Home Premium you'll have to use the following workarounds: https://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/slipstream-win7/

Hi there I have searched all over trying to figure out how to disable secure boot on this dell inspiron 580, I can access the BIOS by tapping F2, No where in that F2 BIOS does it show where I can disable this. Anybody have any idea's? Thanks a bunch again!!!