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Studio XPS 8100, Windows 10 not installing
I would like to install Win 10 on my XPS 8100. I have a legal copy of Win 10 Home and a license key.
The install gets so far and then displays a message stating that I need to get the latest setup.exe. I have done this but the problem persists.
I checked the Dell website and the found that the XPS 8100 has not been tested by Dell for Windows 10.
Can this be worked around, or am I just out of luck here?
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Vic384
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August 14th, 2020 05:00
Google the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool and use that to make a bootable USB drive with the latest version of Windows 10.
RoHe
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August 14th, 2020 12:00
You may have to do a clean install, not just an upgrade.
Read this thread.
TigerInExile
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August 21st, 2020 02:00
Thanks. This worked for the most part. I now have Windows 10 running on the PC. The only issue that I have hit so far is that the Ethernet and Bluetooth module is not recognised (i.e., when I open Device Manager they are not present). I think this is down to missing drivers. The Dell website only has Win 7 drivers available for the module.
I'm not too worried about the Ethernet. I connect to the Internet through Wi Fi (running an ethernet cable from the router would be inconvenient). I would like to get the Bluetooth running.
RoHe
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August 21st, 2020 10:00
Here's a thread with link and instructions to install a driver for the Ethernet adapter in the Studio XPS 8100.
And here's a thread about the Dell Bluetooth 365 in this PC model.
TigerInExile
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August 21st, 2020 12:00
RoHe
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August 21st, 2020 12:00
Do you have to go the Win 10 Sound page and change settings?
This PC model lists 2 Creative sound apps for Win 7. Do you have to find a Win 10 version of either/both of those, or maybe try installing them by setting their Compatibility Mode in Win 10 for Win 7..? Be sure to manually set a System Restore point before installing either of them.
Did Win 10 install an audio driver? Look in Device Manager.