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Two versions of Windows 7

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  • #32
    bette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭bette


    Diamonddec wrote: »
    CD drive won't work bette!:confused: ... I've tries lods of times and it gives me the message that "autorun wont work, so the programme can't be started."

    You may have to go into the BIOS and set the boot order to CD first. Start the computer and hit the DEL key (usually but some machines it's F2) depends on your machine. What make is it?
    Here's a good read


  • #33
    Diamonddec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭Diamonddec


    bette wrote: »
    What make is it?

    it's a Dell inspiron one 2310 (all in one job)


  • #34
    bette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭bette


    Diamonddec wrote: »
    it's a Dell inspiron one 2310 (all in one job)

    You can change the boot order for one go using the following extract from the Manual:

    Starting Dell Diagnostics From the
    Drivers and Utilities Disc
    NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may
    not ship with your computer.
    Insert the
    1. Drivers and Utilities disc.
    Shut down and restart the computer.
    2. When the DELL ™ logo appears, press <F12>
    immediately.
    NOTE: If you wait too long and the
    operating system logo appears, continue to
    wait until you see the Microsoft Windows
    desktop; then, shut down your computer
    and try again.
    NOTE: The next steps change the boot
    sequence for one time only. On the next
    start-up, the computer boots according to
    the devices specified in the system setup
    program.When the boot device list appears, highlight
    3. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.
    Select the
    4. Boot from CD-ROM option from
    the menu that appears and press <Enter>.
    .

    You simply substitute the Linux disk for the Dell Utilities one and you should be good to go. That will get the Linux OS running from the CD. It will take a while.


  • #35
    Diamonddec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭Diamonddec


    Hi

    Sorry I've taken so long to get back, but I've been tinkering! :(

    Right ... I have managed to reinstall Windows 7 from the disc ... don't ask me how EXACTLY? ... but because the CD drive wasn't starting windows, I essentially went into the F12 setup and selected to boot-up using the factory image that I had on my USB stick. Then I restarted the computer with this, and went through the process. When it was finished, it must have replaced/repaired the missing cd bits and then when I put the Windows 7 disc in and it autoran :eek: and I completed the installation from there. However, I cannot get on the internet because it is telling me that I have no drivers! :( no network adapter found!


  • #36
    shinobi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 447 ✭✭shinobi


    Network adapter driver here. (The second one down - Real Tek).


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  • #37
    bette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭bette


    Good point re realtek driver! Good man OP for the tinkering. You learned something and that's a great start. Now you know that you can do it.! ;)


  • #38
    Diamonddec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭Diamonddec


    WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO! :eek: I DON'T KNOW HOW ... BUT I'VE (WE'VE) ;) MANAGED TO RESET BACK TO FACTORY! :confused:
    Copied the drivers folder from the USB factory disk to C: and then went back into the BOOT menu and booted from the USB, which then allowed me to do the new install from "factory image", which was more comprehensive than the install earlier :confused: ... and after 45 minutes and several automatic reboots, I had a brand new computer just like it arrived to me back in November! :)
    I have spent the last hour putting my software back on (Elements 9, wireless printer, Lumix Photofun, and my pics that I had backed up to USB stick ... and now I'm good to go! :)
    Thanks to everyone that offered advice and took the time to be patient with me ... bette, shinobi, jhud, nabber and all you other guys... really good job, and much appreciated! :) we got there in the end! ;) I really wouldn't have persevered if you all hadn't kept me going! :)


  • #39
    bette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭bette


    You are no longer a newbie! And €40 better off. :)


  • #40
    Diamonddec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭Diamonddec


    bette wrote: »
    You are no longer a newbie! And €40 better off. :)

    :D

    You know, it's not even the £40. I have gotten fantastic satisfaction out of sorting this out despite overwhelming ignorance of how a computer works. With all your encouragement and help I had the confidence to tinker a bit and with such a great result, I am now less daunted by the computer.

    MAN 1 ... MACHINE 0 :D

    Thanks again :)


  • #41
    who the fug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭who the fug


    Diamonddec wrote: »
    :D

    You know, it's not even the £40. I have gotten fantastic satisfaction out of sorting this out despite overwhelming ignorance of how a computer works. With all your encouragement and help I had the confidence to tinker a bit and with such a great result, I am now less daunted by the computer.

    MAN 1 ... MACHINE 0 :D

    Thanks again :)

    Well Done

    But that score line should read

    Man 1 ... Machine waiting


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  • #42
    Nothingbetter2d
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,037 ✭✭✭Nothingbetter2d


    you need to delete all the partitions using the windows disk then create a single new partition


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