Are you clean-installing or upgrading?

Upgrading :emotion-1:

There has to be something else going on with the install. I have a GX620 and Win8 Pro installed fine. Infact im on it typing this right now.  How are you installing?(CD Rom,Install Wizard Etc..) BTW,has to be a Clean install going from WinXP, will only upgrade if coming from Win7. Dont worry,Win8 reconized all the hardware with no problems. Dont forget to backup any files(music,pictures,videos) or you'll loose them all.

I tried to install with CDROM, Install wizard, compatibility wizard -> install wizard, usb flash drive... I've tried and tried and tried... Attempting from compatibility wizard restarts the computer and it stops when the four blue windows appear... the little swirling circle beneath the windows NEVER appears...

It is very good to know that Windows 8 Pro will work on a GX620...

Since that is the case, I will continue to explore other options for installing it...

However, if anyone has anymore suggestions as to why this may be happening or how I can get around it, I would greatly appreciate it... Thanks...

You have non admin account or malware or some other issue.  

The DOWNLOAD Version or even the upgrade DVD sits on the 4 blue square windows screen

for a VERY VERY LONG TIME but it does eventually work. Windows 7 and 8 are DVD and therefore REQUIRE a good DVD Drive.

There are ZERO issues  for installing Windows 7 AND

other than the NX Bit requirement for Windows 8 on a GX620. Its a non issue.

In CMOS under security the NX Bit is called (Execute Disable Bit). 

This option DOES NOT SHOW For OLD versions of the bios and or

if the processor DOES NOT Support it. 

ALL VERSIONS of the Pentium D processor support this and therefore work with windows 8.

Bios A11 should probably be done BEFORE trying it however.

The Soundmax driver comes from Microsoft Catalog.

Most of the hardware uses Native Windows 7 Drivers with the exception of the Audio Codec.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/solutions/en/winvista_faqs_rel?c=us&l=en&cs=prem#faq06

1. Dell will qualify Windows Vista for Basic Windows Vista functionality on the following OptiPlex legacy platforms: OptiPlex GX620, GX520, GX280, SX280, GX270, SX270, 210L and 170L
2. Dell will qualify Windows Vista for Basic Windows Vista functionality on the following Latitude legacy platforms: D800, D600, D400, D410, D505, D810, D610, D510, X300
3. Dell will qualify Windows Vista for Basic Windows Vista functionality on the following Dell Precision Workstation legacy platforms: Dell Precision Workstation 360, 470, 650, 370, 380, 670, M60, M70, M20

To run the premium versions of Windows Vista, including the Windows AeroTM  user interface, PC's should be configured with at least 1GB system RAM and 128 MB graphics memory.

To help further optimize the Windows Vista experience Dell recommends 2 GB dual-channel (2-DIMMs) system RAM, a Dual-Core processor, a 7200 rpm Hard Drive and at least a 256 MB discrete graphics card.

ASUS EAH6450 Silent/DI/1GD3(LP) Radeon HD 6450 1GB works in all models EXCEPT The USFF because the USFF has no expansion slots.

Asus EAH5450 SILENT/DI/1GD3(LP) Radeon 5450 Graphic Card - 650 MHz Co…

DirectX June 2010 is also Highly Recommended.

Download DirectX Redist (June 2010) from Official Microsoft ...

Download file, Extract to a folder,  RUN DXSETUP.EXE as Administrator.

Even if its AGP, it still might be supported under Windows 7 (Via Legacy Drivers),

what you need to meet are the minimum video requirements which 128 MBs of Video RAM along with being DirectX 9 compliant.

The Analog Devices AD198X codec does have WHQL drivers from the Microsoft Catalog.

Architecture: X86

Classification: Drivers

Supported products: Windows 7 , Windows 8

Supported languages: all

Company: Analog Devices

Driver Manufacturer: Analog Devices, Inc.

Driver Class: Sound

Driver Model: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio

Driver Provider: Analog Devices

Version: 5.12.1.7010

Version Date: 10/31/2006

More information:

http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=3356

Company: Analog Devices

Driver Manufacturer: Analog Devices, Inc.

Driver Class: Sound

Driver Model: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio

Driver Provider: Analog Devices

Version: 5.12.2.7010

Version Date: 10/19/2006

More information:

http://winqual.microsoft.com/support/?driverid=3068

microsoft catalog Analog Devices 5.12.1.7010   32 BIT

catalog.update.microsoft.com/.../ScopedViewRedirect.aspx

microsoft catalog Analog Devices 5.12.2.7010   64 BIT

catalog.update.microsoft.com/.../ScopedViewRedirect.aspx

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01a11028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01761028

pci\ven_8086&dev_27de&subsys_01bc1028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01741028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01681028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01561028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01791028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_03021028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_019d1028

pci\ven_8086&dev_27de&subsys_01ad1028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01811028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01621028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01901028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01991028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01771028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01691028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01511028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01d51028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01571028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_017b1028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_017a1028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01751028

pci\ven_8086&dev_266e&subsys_01781028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01541028

pci\ven_8086&dev_24d5&subsys_01551028

Supported Update IDs

03ae3b46-f06f-4f4f-b76a-4c960993b94c

06362563-621c-4630-87aa-1213f176df1f

0cf8bc26-892f-42fc-8757-a2dd83738b4a

11c08435-a2d1-4463-b5b9-43376f56de76

14b19087-24fb-4a67-bdef-00045f0c5c8a

1958c05a-2a61-4acc-bed9-cfa612946126

1e4ec816-d9f6-44b4-af7f-e3f12e395466

1f85a63a-592b-4929-ab13-404a36f8eb4f

285f6780-afaf-4ad6-b9af-64c0ef376a4d

33065cca-c120-430d-b764-5ece296e6a5e

3d594402-0ce5-4e3f-8cb7-4d41fa14e17a

4016e98b-38d6-45dc-aa96-e5c6c4b8afa5

41fc584a-ba80-4eea-960a-f33ff764f2d7

53899004-f959-4e14-9f10-8a0f0c0914ba

542a4956-c6e3-4279-a19b-00c55045a949

584ec490-d422-42c6-a71c-f1c9967953b7

6864f06b-1677-41bb-be75-1aba02a61dd0

6c81fed7-57a9-4d9e-b239-2f8679b43cae

723320af-da7b-4217-a0ac-b047612382a0

7f98d187-abc6-40cc-bb47-0d89c690c89f

89886cd9-dbd2-49cf-9d81-41dfd2e3c4e5

bf0b1225-20cf-4be7-a0f6-d854183780f1

c3eb318a-fe4f-4e0c-8ef9-56a56e2cac48

c8cf0039-d33e-4bc4-991a-f9e1363d4660

cf699d9c-8ea7-4b14-b5df-29ee34d023b0

VISTA Drivers

R145551.EXE         32 BIT

R145149.EXE          64 BIT

BIOS - BIOS

Description	Importance	Version	Released	Supported OS	Download
Dell OptiPlex System BIOS, A11 Dell OptiPlex GX620 A11 System BIOS	Optional	A11	12/5/2006	BIOS

Chipset - Driver

Description	Importance	Version	Released	Supported OS	Download
ST Microelectronics Trusted Platform Module, v.1.00.04.15 , A00 ST Microelectronics driver XP32 & XP64	Optional	1.00.04.15	8/12/2009	Windows XP Windows XP x64 Windows 2000
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility, v.8.0.0.1009, A18 Software support for Intel Chipsets.	Urgent	8.0.0.1009	6/25/2008	Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows XP x64
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility, v.8.1.1.1010, A01 Software support for Intel Chipsets.	Recommended	8.1.1.1010	1/22/2007	Windows Vista 64-bit Windows Vista 32-bit

http://downloads-us.dell.com/video/R140545.EXE

DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 driver

Report Unresolved Customer Service Issues here:

Dell - Unresolved Customer Service Issues

I do not work for Dell. I too am a user.

The forum is primarily user to user, with Dell employees moderating.

My Dell D610 is compatible with Windows 8.1 and Office 2013, but it lacks video controllers. I tried with "Intel(R)915GM-GMS910-GML Win7" but it is unacceptable. Why don't your technicians build up some video controllers that may help poor users keep using "old-but-not-bad" Dell D610?

Looking forward to having VIDEO CONTROLLERS FOR DELL D610 on Windows 8 & 8.1 soon.

My Dell D610 is compatible with Windows 8.1 and Office 2013, but it lacks video controllers. I tried with "Intel(R)915GM-GMS910-GML Win7" but it is unacceptable. Why don't your technicians build up some video controllers that may help poor users keep using "old-but-not-bad" Dell D610? Looking forward to having VIDEO CONTROLLERS FOR DELL D610 on Windows 8 & 8.1 soon.

You won't. Dell drivers are predominantly rebundled drivers from the component manufacturers.

For instance all the Intel Drivers are made by Intel and then slightly modified by Dell.

The 915 GM does not have a proper Windows 7 driver just a Windows XP driver. For Windows Vista, HP modified a driver slightly so it installed in Vista and it also works with Windows 7 however does not fully support Aero in either case. For Windows 8.0/8.1 this driver is rejected for more details see here:

http://www.eightforums.com/graphic-cards/15348-intel-mobile-r-910-915-drivers-windows-8-a.html