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Polczech01
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September 14th, 2015 17:00
Reinstall Windows 8.1
I have inspiron 17 7746 can I install Windows 8.1 from usb tumbdrive the dvd drive is disable cannot use disk.Can someone help me on this in the Bios settings to use usb drive. To install Windows 8.1. I do not like the Dell setup.Polczech01
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Posted September 20th, 2015 10:00
Hi Polczech01,
Did you use the Rufus tool to make the bootable USB from the retail store disc? Also were you able to install the operating system?
Polczech01
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Posted September 26th, 2015 13:00
Yes it worked.Thank you for the help.
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Posted September 15th, 2015 17:00
Before I install window 8.(855) 935-7526 *** can I delete, remove. or format unwanted Partition volumes on the C: drive.
EFI System Partition,OEM Partition, Recovery Partition. I have a new licenced windows 8.(855) 935-7526 *** for a fresh install.
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Posted September 16th, 2015 08:00
Hi Polczech01,
Yes you can delete all the partitions on the hard drive and initiate the operating system installation.
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Posted September 16th, 2015 18:00
I made a copy of windows 8.1 form the disk I bought to usb drive will this boot up to UEFI BOIS or do I have to make a rufus bootable usb drive to copy windows 8.1 to usb drive
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Posted September 17th, 2015 08:00
Hi Polczech01,
Just by copying the contents from the Windows 8.1 bootable disc to USB key the USB key will not become bootable. You will need to use Rufus tool to make the USB bootable. Is the Windows 8.1 bootable disc an OEM disc or Retail disc you purchased.
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Posted September 17th, 2015 09:00
Retail form computer store.
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Posted September 16th, 2015 10:00
See my instructions here:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-windows-8-1-retail-and-oem-iso/
And here:
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Posted September 14th, 2015 22:00
Hi Polczech01,
Dell systems have one time boot menu. Connect a bootable USB key and Press F12 (during startup) so that you get Dell one time boot menu to choose the USB to boot.