Optiplex 960 and Windows 8

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Has anyone have success on installing Windows 8 on an Optiplex 960 yet, it keeps failing on setup, with what I am guessing is a hardware driver issue. I know it is not a video issue since I have the same Quadra NV420 in my T1600. Any ideas? Here is the original configuration. \ Parts Number Quantity Description U511F 1 BASE (ASSEMBLY OR GROUP)..., BJMT, OPTIPLEX..., 960, ENERGY STAR... 4564U 1 Information, Software, Default, Fat 32 4F261 1 Service Charge, Driver, W98\W2K V1.0, GX150 57154 1 Service Charge, Software, Windows 98, Fully Integrated System Test 58548 1 INFORMATION..., SOFTWARE..., STUFF, 10MB 8564U 1 INFORMATION..., SOFTWARE..., DEFAULT, NEW TECHNOLOGY FILE SYSTEM... 8T488 1 Service Charge, Software, Windows XP, Across Line of Business, Wallpaper, World Wide D362H 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., VIDEO, INTEL..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM812 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., HDF-AUD, ANALOG DEVICES INC..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM814 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., INTEL..., INFORMATION FILE..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM815 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., APPLICATIONS..., INTEL..., INTEL MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM849 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., DRIVER..., INTEL..., INTEL MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM851 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., SERIAL OVER LAN AND LOCAL MANAGEABILITY SERVICE..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM852 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., HOST EMBEDDED CONTROLLER INTERFACE..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM856 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., DRIVER..., INTEL..., LAN ON MOTHERBOARD..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM857 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., DIAGNOSTICS..., INTEL..., LAN ON MOTHERBOARD..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM858 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE..., INTEL..., LAN ON MOTHERBOARD..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 FM859 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., INTEL..., NETWORK INTERFACE CARD/CONTROLLERS..., ALERT SOLUTIONS..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 G194H 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., SOL/LMS, ICON, OPTIPLEX..., 960 JC052 1 Service Charge, Operating System, Windows XP, Media CenterQ835221 M951C 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., GUIDE..., CLIENT..., ENCRYPTED..., WORLD WIDE... MY297 1 Label, Fascia, Intel, CARTON NK915 1 Service Charge, Operating System, Windows Xp, ATAPI.SYS RX757 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., POWER MANAGEMENT..., UTILITIES, UTILITY..., Pentium M Dothan, 2GHZ, 2 MEGB, 400FSB... WD377 1 Service Charge, Software UP-DIAG, OptiPlex WF117 1 Service Charge, Software, DESKTOP-ICON, Relationship Line Of Business, World Wide G662H 1 MODULE..., PROCESSOR..., YOR, Q9650, OPTIPLEX... C452H 1 Processor, Q9650, 3.0, 12MB Yorkfield, E0 TK88G 1 Module, Dual In-line Memory Module, 16GB, 4X4G, 800, CL6 Option K877J 1 Dual In-Line Memory Module, 4G, 800M, 512X64, 8, 240, 2RX8 5Y209 1 MODULE..., INFORMATION..., KYBD-NOT-FI, RAMJET... 00035 1 NO KEYBOARD OPTION 2Y277 1 Shipping Material, Filler, Ramjet, SX260, World Wide C592M 1 Display, Flat Panel Display 24W, U2410, Black, Dell Americas Organization D211N 1 MODULE..., CARD (CIRCUIT)..., GRAPHICS..., QMGA2, FULL HEIGHT..., DELL PLUS... F153G 1 Plug, Data Port, JACK, Optiplex 960 J772M 1 Assembly, Cable, Video, Very HighDensity Connector Interface Dell Plus K722J 1 Card, Graphics, 512, Full Height QMGA2 MW501 1 PLUG..., VIDEO, JACK, BLACK..., MSMT/MCSF N530J 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., DRIVER..., QMGA2 GW867 1 MODULE..., HARD DRIVE..., 500G, S2, #1, HIT-GEMINI JU093 1 Hard Drive, 500G, S2, 7.2, 32M HIT-GEM MP834 1 MODULE..., INFORMATION..., ODDS, LICENSE ..., CTRX, OPTIPLEX... FX165 1 TECHNICAL SHEET..., FLEX-CMPTG, CITRIX M118H 1 MODULE..., PANEL..., FILLER..., 3.5' FORM FACTOR..., BJMT/MCDT, OPERATE OR OPERATING... M576D 1 Assembly, Panel, Filler, 3.5 inchForm Factor, BJMT/MCDT 9RY9V 1 Module, Software, Certificate Of Authenticity, W7P32/64 J5VWM 1 Label, Certificate Of Authenticity, Operating System, W7P3/6 DWCTH 1 MODULE..., SOFTWARE..., QUICK FIX ENGINEERING..., WIN7, BDT T2673 1 Service Charge, Operating System, Windows XP OCA-MARKER K35WG 1 MODULE..., SOFTWARE..., W7P64, ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., D/B 7G98V 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., OPERATING SYSTEM..., W7P64, ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., NO-E C5245 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., OPERATING SYSTEM..., SUN-JRE INSTALLER CT097 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., OPERATING SYSTEM..., FLASH, INSTALLER PJ289 1 INFORMATION..., VPEPR R0920 1 Service Charge, OPERATING SYSTEM..., Windows XP Windows 2000, Direct-X X278C 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., OPERATING SYSTEM..., DOTNET..., INSTALLER MK8CW 1 MODULE..., SOFTWARE..., W7P64, DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE..., MULTIPLE USER INTERFACE..., NO-E GHFR0 1 Kit, Software, W7P64, Multiple User Interface, Non European W870N 1 MODULE..., SOFTWARE..., WINDOWS-LIVE, RELATIONSHIP LINE OF BUSINESS... F585P 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., WINDOWS-LIVE, RELATIONSHIP LINE OF BUSINESS... 07GHK 1 Module, Label, Microsoft, Desktop, Windows Seven 30PVG 1 Label, Microsoft, Desktop, WindowsSeven 88639 1 MODULE..., INFORMATION..., MSE NOT FI M229M 1 MODULE..., LABEL..., MANAGEMENT..., VPRO/AMT/DASH, 960 TY130 1 Label, Information, Management, AMT/DASH/VPRO G562T 1 MODULE..., DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE..., 16X, HALF HEIGHT..., DVDM, OPTIPLEX..., PLDS H345R 1 ASSEMBLY..., DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE..., 16X, Serial ATA..., HALF HEIGHT..., PLDS JDH58 1 MODULE..., DVD+/-RW..., DVDM, OPTIPLEX..., HITACHI LG DATA STORAGE..., 2 M4M08 1 Assembly, Dvd+/-Rw, 16X, Half Height, Serial Ata, Hitachi Lg Data Storage WJ949 1 MODULE..., CABLE..., Serial ATA..., OPTICAL..., MATRIX,SMITH,MINI TOWER... DC094 1 Assembly, Cable, Serial Ata Optical, Matrix, smith, mini Tower M019R 1 MODULE..., SOFTWARE..., POWERDVD..., 8.3, DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE..., BUSINESS..., FACTORY INSTALL... M025R 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., POWERDVD..., 8.2, DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE... Y373R 1 MODULE..., KIT..., SOFTWARE..., POWERDVD..., 8.3, TT P34RV 1 Kit, Software, Powerdvd, 8.3, True Theatre High Definition J139T 1 MODULE..., SOFTWARE..., ROXIO..., 10.3, DE, BUSINESS..., FACTORY INSTALL... J193N 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., ROXIO..., 10.3, DE, BUSINESS... J140T 1 MODULE..., KIT..., SOFTWARE..., ROXIO..., 10.3, DE, BUSINESS... J251N 1 KIT..., SOFTWARE..., POWERDVD..., 8.2, BUSINESS... 00009 1 INFORMATION..., GENERIC..., PART NUMBER... F7669 1 MODULE..., INFORMATION..., NO-INTERNAL-SPKR J752G 1 MODULE..., CARD (CIRCUIT)..., NETWORK..., WIRELESS..., INTERNAL..., WORLD WIDE... F836F 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., DRIVER..., INTEL..., WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK CARD..., 5300, OPTIPLEX... P888G 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE..., INTEL..., WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK CARD..., 5300, OPTIPLEX... RU297 1 Kit, Card, Network, DocumentationAntenna, Screw Assembly T186D 1 Assembly, Card, Network, WirelessOptiplex, 960 U153G 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., APPLICATIONS..., INTEL..., WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK CARD..., 5300, OPTIPLEX... W724K 1 LABEL..., REGULATORY..., WIRELESS..., OPTIPLEX..., 960, WORLD WIDE... P740H 1 MODULE..., CHASSIS..., BJMT, 960, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY..., THIRD PARTY MAINTENANCE... FM853 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., ST MICRO, THIRD PARTY MAINTENANCE..., OPTIPLEX..., 960 G483D 1 ASSEMBLY..., CHASSIS..., BJMT, PWA INTEGRATED..., 960, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY... XPJHJ 1 MODULE..., SOFTWARE..., DCP, DESKTOP..., OPTIPLEX..., 1.3 3659X 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., DCPSM, DESKTOP..., OPTIPLEX..., V2 5WMCC 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., DCPCM, DESKTOP..., OPTIPLEX..., 1.3 FD5HN 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., HYPERTEXT MARKUP LANGUAGE..., DCPCM, OPTIPLEX... G7M8H 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., DCPSC, DESKTOP..., OPTIPLEX..., 1.3 G945J 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., OPERATING SYSTEM..., WINDOWS XP..., XP TABLET..., X64, Q946927 KJ664 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., CENTIMETER..., DRIVER..., WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK CARD..., BROADCOM CORPORATION... XKGY1 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., CENTIMETER..., DRIVER..., WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK CARD..., INTEL... YNJX8 1 SERVICE CHARGE..., SOFTWARE..., DCPSC, DRIVER..., PACK..., OPTIPLEX..., V2 N971H 1 Module, Cord, Power, 125V, 2M, C13 United States 5120P 1 Cord, Power, 125V, 6Feet, SJT..., Unshielded C112J 1 MODULE..., DOCUMENTATION..., SERI/WSI, ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., DAO/BCC C158J 1 KIT..., DOCUMENTATION..., SERI/WSI, ENGLAND/ENGLISH..., DAO/BCC F302J 1 MODULE..., CABLE..., Serial ATA..., 3.5, HARD DRIVE..., #2, BJMT Y224D 1 Assembly, Cable, Serial Ata, HardDrive, Optiplex, 960 GW868 1 MODULE..., HARD DRIVE..., 500G, S2, #2, HIT-GEMINI JU093 1 Hard Drive, 500G, S2, 7.2, 32M HIT-GEM 00009 1 INFORMATION..., GENERIC..., PART NUMBER... G241F 1 MODULE..., INFORMATION..., ESTAR-NONE, OPTIPLEX... FU652 1 MODULE..., INFORMATION..., ODDS, 3YR, CTRX, OPTIPLEX... G534P 1 MODULE..., MEDIA..., DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE..., SUST, OPTIPLEX... 54J32 1 KIT..., MEDIA..., DIGITAL VIDEO DISK DRIVE..., SUST, RDVD, OPTION... DM376 1 MODULE..., INFORMATION..., DEP-GDE, FLEX-CMPTG 00009 1 INFORMATION..., GENERIC..., PART NUMBER... C125J 1 Module, Shipping Material System, Bon Jovi Mini Tower Dell Americas Organization H7770 1 SHIPPING MATERIAL..., BOX..., OPTION..., TRANSFORMER JAZZ DESKTOP..., ARCEL PM396 1 SHIPPING MATERIAL..., BOX, SYSTEM..., TRANSFORMER SKY DIVE MINITOWER..., OPTIPLEX... P186X 1 Ship Group, Label, Barcode, BOX Optiplex, Dell Americas Organization J727G 1 THERMAL MODULE..., HEATSINK..., 95W, BJMT, 960 HR004 1 Assembly, Heatsink, Shroud Mainstream, Matrix, Smith, Mini Tower, V2 PG95M 1 MODULE..., LABEL..., INTEL..., DESKTOP..., C2V, RBDG 0NPCF 1 LABEL..., INTEL..., DESKTOP..., C2V, RBDG M397F 1 Module, Cable, Video, DSPT Digital Video Interface, DUAL M09 XT625 1 Adapter, Connector, Video, Dongle, DP2DVI, Diskette Label C592M 1 Display, Flat Panel Display 24W, U2410, Black, Dell Americas Organization 06GT9 1 Module, Information, Windows Seven, Label, Relationship Line Of Business

Mary G · Answer

That invoice list is useless. It would be better just to say what model and hardware you have and how you are trying to install win 8. What did the Upgrade Assistant report? That will tell you if you can install win 8 and if you need to upgrade anything. It also will also let you know which version of win 8 you need.

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