Are other Dell XPS 8700 users experiencing endless blue screens? No way to restore 8.1 without buying it separately.
1808359
I haven't had the problem, but it sounds like maybe you did not make a backup dvd of your OS system, Microsoft offers a one time down load in chase your pc crashes. Maybe go to another pc and see if you can do the down load the software with your pc info, it's worth a try with the price of new OS software. Hope every thing works out for you.
1808360
The Restore Partition is included on new computers for reinstalling to original factory settings or you can request the OS disk from Dell if you are the original owner. Here is more info--- http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19332656
1808361
I have had a few blue screens, around or less than 5. Honestly, Its when I updated to 8.1 that my computer seemed like it did it more. I was forced to wipe and kept denying the Windows 8.1 update and I have yet to have a blue screen. So Im jus going to keep declining as much as possible until they probably force it on me to update. Honestly, 8.1 is overrated.
1488106
Mine has only frozen once, but there was no Blue Screen of Death. Probable cause: server issues. Game froze, mouse clicks wouldn't work anywhere. Couldn't close the game or switch tabs. Side menu wouldn't slide out, Windows icon unresponsive. I saw it as "one of those things," and it hasn't happened since. Check everything you've downloaded. Maybe uninstall everything except what it came with, check security software, essentially start over. Call ASUS? Hope you solve the problem.
719029
I can't say I have been having problems with my PC day one since I got it it freeze often and blue screen comes up I took it too three professional information technology technicians and they can't even explain why a new so call advance laptop gives all these symptoms so I am left with it which I payed plenty money for and can't use it I contacted the supplier and up to this date no reply I would a day bad customer service good luck if you choose too buy this laptop
1686395
I have all available Windows and Dell updates on my Dell Inspiron Windows 8 machine, and it does not work consistently. Most of the time it hangs when you try to access a disk. Couldn't write to discs using ImgBurn. I flashed my Bios once to the same version I had, and it worked until I rebooted. After flashing the Bios again, it didn't work. Works perfectly on my Windows 7 machine. The package says the unit is only compatible with XP and Windows 7.
700099
I have seen that before and suggest you call Dell. It is not a usual problem
1864095
Well, Watch out because even if you have an asus laptop this product is useless for Windows 8 or 8.1. I did call the support number and they confirmed that it wasn't happening and that Windows 8/8.1 blows. They suggested I downgrade to Windows 7. If I do downgrade to 7 it won't be to get this $15 part to work- it will be to stop the nightmarish experience of Windows 8. The number for support is 1-812-282-2787. And yes (I'm looking at you, smug sophisticated tech geeks) I should've known better, but I didn't and I hope this saves someone else a little trouble and $14.99. Dang that was a disappointing waste of time. Good luck. Well, Watch out because even if you have an asus laptop this product is useless for Windows 8 or 8.1. I did call the support number and they confirmed that it wasn't happening and that Windows 8/8.1 blows. They suggested I downgrade to Windows 7. If I do downgrade to 7 it won't be to get this $15 part to work- it will be to stop the nightmarish experience of Windows 8. The number for support is 1-812-282-2787. And yes (I'm looking at you, smug sophisticated tech geeks) I should've known better, but I didn't and I hope this saves someone else a little trouble and $14.99. Dang that was a... » Read More Well, Watch out because even if you have an asus laptop this product is useless for Windows 8 or 8.1. I did call the support number and they confirmed that it wasn't happening and that Windows 8/8.1 blows. They suggested I downgrade to Windows 7. If I do downgrade to 7 it won't be to get this $15 part to work- it will be to stop the nightmarish experience of Windows 8. The number for support is 1-812-282-2787. And yes (I'm looking at you, smug sophisticated tech geeks) I should've known better, but I didn't and I hope this saves someone else a little trouble and $14.99. Dang that was a disappointing waste of time. Good luck. « Show Less
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I recently flashed to v 1.8 without issues. Blue screens are usually a bad/corrupt driver or an actual hardware issue. Maybe use WhoCrashed from Respendence (free) to read the crash dump files. My boss's computer blue screens on occasion, and WhoCrashed identified that it was a driver installed by his AOL Desktop software. Even the most random driver or software can do it. Update graphics driver, etc. and see if it still happens. Use the MSI Live Update 6 software if you haven't yet. Good luck.
963630
Suggestion... Don't buy a dell, had mine for maybe a week, and it went tit's up on me. Could not use it any more. Another suggestion, go hp your better off!
98239
I bought this model specifically for it coming with Win 7. I'd heard enough bad things about Win 8. You have to pay for an upgrade. or find a similar Dell with Win 8 installed.
1426835
I JUST (as in 3 days ago) got a new Dell PC with Windows 8 and along with the PC it came with this version as a dell Download. I did download it, and YES it is working just fine as far as I can tell.
232281
I don't remember having to do anything special when I first got my monitor, but it has been quite some time so I am not sure. Did you recive a set up disk with the monitor?. Again I'm not sure if I did or not. If not, I would go to the Dell website and click on support, and it will guide you to there downloads. I would try doing that, however, I am thinking that you probably do have a defective monitor. I would try the download first though. Kind of vague, but I hope it helps.
173373
No. Everyone who bought one has been waiting for at least 11 months with the company saying something is in development. I returned mine because it still has no 8.1 support
1697458
Hi - I've been running 8.1 without issue for about 2 months now. I believe I've launched each of the various utils they offer at least once - don't recall any major problems. I did settle at one step below the ultra fast boot to allow the option to enter BIOS on boot.
1165605
I had that same problem, and it turned out I needed a new motherboard. You should call Dell.
610539
Hey Rob, The Dell desktop does come with a restore disk. And that's a big 'Thank God'. Although I bought this pc as a birthday gift for my brother, I also have Windows xp. I am not, computer, savvy enough to advance to Windows 8. And now if something happens with my pc, I just can borrow the restore disk and be up and running again like nothing ever happened. Thanks, Rick
1436845
Board is very touchy. Several comments on other forums indicate problems. We have tried it in two different Desktops. One worked satisfactorily, one did not. Neither were Dell systems. We found the main issue was power management that disabled the board. This was true even if we unchecked this is the driver. We did find the StarTech has a download to allow power management by the motherboard to be disabled and a new firmware release to be installed. This helped a bit. The main advantage was after the updates we could restore the driver with a warm boot but the system still loses the board on a weekly basis when we do our intensive updates to an external drive we have connected to the card. So I would be cautious. Maybe other products s/b checked out too.
1166630
Honestly I was disappointed to the point that I rarely use the laptop now. I use my desktop computer for everything I do on the web, and if I have time then will just uninstall Win8 and install Win7 instead. I'm hoping that it is not a hardware issue though, as it is already 3 months since I purchased mine.