http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/default.aspxIdeas and insights on PC software, including Microsoft and Linux operating systems.Telligent Community 5.6.583.26117 (Build: 5.6.583.26117)http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/4677/p/19509378/20376951.aspx#20376951Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20376951manish_12345I have accidentally deleted recovery drive on my Inspiron 5521 system during partition creation. My system is in warranty period. So I wanted to know how can I get recovery discs for the system .http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/4677/p/19509374/20376933.aspx#20376933Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20376933manish_12345When I try to create a recovery disk by clicking on dell backup and recovery icon.. after selecting backup media as disc...it gives the error "The burning application could not be started.Please restart the application " .http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19509352/20376830.aspx#20376830Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20376830Robert JaffeGood morning, the keyboard mouse is frozen. It works right before you log in to the computer and it was working when the computer was in Safe Mode. I do not have an external mouse. Warning: I am really unskilled in working/fixing the computer so simple, step-by-step instructions are appreciated.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/w/microsoft_os/4667.inspiron-530-windows-7-64-bit.aspxSat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:4667natakuc4If your model is one of the ones that can support 8 GB of RAM than you are best to upgrade to 8 GB. Run the Crucial System Scanner to verify what system you have: http://www.crucial.com/http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3526/p/19509223/20376225.aspx#20376225Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20376225Oscar PI had unistalled the webcam software previously. Now, i am trying to install a software for my laptop (Inspiron 14z (N411z)), but i don't know where to downloaded from. I tried to look in the Drivers & Downloads under Input. but it is not there. thankshttp://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3526/p/19509211/20376161.aspx#20376161Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20376161apwoodI have had to completely re-install Windows on my Dell XPS 15 laptop. It came with Adobe Elements software installed. How can I re-install this software and find / activate the license key? The program files are still there in windows.old (a backup made when re-installing windows).http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19509174/20376054.aspx#20376054Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20376054DousleyI've had a Dell desktop machine running Win7 for about a year now. Several months ago it started to drop the HDMI output to the TV monitor occasionally when switching applications (like for example when I shut down an application or start an application).http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3526/p/19509152/20375929.aspx#20375929Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20375929databitHi, I am working on a computer that had a hard drive failure. Due to being unable to use the recovery partition, Office Starter is gone. How can this be recovered to reinstall it? The computer warranty ended in the Fall of 2012.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/4677/p/19508955/20374858.aspx#20374858Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20374858jsee001At this point, I'm looking to reset the OS on this, by either restoring it to a known state, repairing the OS, or reinstalling the OS. I do not have a recovery DVD as none was sent with the PC. My question is - Where is the menu to either repair, restore, or reinstall the OS?http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19508951/20374848.aspx#20374848Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20374848AbodivbPlease help me understand if the computer is booting into windows. If not, where exactly does it stop. Do you get any error message? If yes, please help me with the exact error message. I would suggest you to run the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA / ePSA) Diagnostics.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19508941/20374795.aspx#20374795Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20374795tinkerman66have a dellE521 with home premium vista, 32. I've been trying to update 'Security Update for Microsoft. Net Framework 4 on XP,Server 2003,Vista, Windows 7. I keep on getting an error message 00000641. Can not find it under HELP. Is this something I need or can I just hide it?http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3525/p/19508903/20374525.aspx#20374525Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20374525bproteauMy question is about the VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 Recovery Image. I planned to use this for new installs on Dell blades feeling it would include the latest drivers for my Dell M620 and M820s and would preferrable to the base VMware imagehttp://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/4677/p/19508844/20374263.aspx#20374263Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20374263DPH1On my other pc's vista and win 7 while the computer is booting I can tap f12 to get into a temp boot page (for running live cd's and such). I cannot find this option on my dell 660 running win 8, anyone know how I can get to the temp boot screen?http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3525/p/19508838/20374223.aspx#20374223Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20374223sierra1bravoThe hibernate command works fine, but in approximately 50% cases, the machine switches on immediately after switching off at the end of the hibernate process. It requires an immediate press of the power button to shutdown again.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19508707/20373539.aspx#20373539Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20373539El FusileroRecently browsing caused a deluge of what "I" thought of as annoying 'apps'. Please forgive my stupidity as age and MS have made things tough for me to stay out of trouble with new terminology.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19508679/20373337.aspx#20373337Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20373337DellHello, Yesterday I installed Dell Backup And Recovery Manager On My Dell Inspiron 15R. But as my installation finished, I opened it by bouble clicking the icon. But, Then suddenly I got an error that "This is not a Dell Computer.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19508674/20373299.aspx#20373299Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20373299deskuserI upgraded my cpu from Vista to Windows 7. However because of this the factory image partition in my hard drive will not work because it is the old Vista one.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3524/p/19508669/20373280.aspx#20373280Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20373280sidewayseightokay we need your help.. I've been reading about alot of problems with the dell latitudes. my roommate downgraded from windows vista to windows 7& now he isn't catching a wireless signal at all. he said he has tried uninstalling & reinstalling the drivers.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/3526/p/19508665/20373267.aspx#20373267Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20373267drwicsMS Word macros are stored in the Normal template. I can copy them from my Word 2003 Normal template to my new Inspiron 15z that runs Word 2013--but I don't want to overwrite Word 2013's Normal template for fear I will lose new features.http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/4677/p/19508621/20373060.aspx#20373060Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTe3197daa-ef0d-4a70-8402-29215ff9a0f2:20373060GeorgiosMI have performed a system recovery (using the Dell Backup and Recovery App) which took the laptop back to the state that it was when it came from the factory. Since then I get prompted to activate Windows 8 but I get a "Windows cannot activate right now" message all the time.