When making significant changes to your computer such as updating the operating system, you should always backup. I tried three times over the last week without success. I followed recommendations to prepare the computer before upgrading. It downloaded the files for GWX, but it didn't install.
Microsoft 'Check computer status' indicated that the computer was capable of upgrading to windows I even let the computer sit overnight, but nothing happened. I may contact my computer guy to see what he recommends. My computer got a bit 'weird' after the attempts, and required several reboots to clean up minor issues left behind.
Worst case scenario, I can live with W8. With an i5 processor and 8 gigs of ram I have no trouble running anything. Good luck. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
Appreciate your response. The update process can be problematic. I have yet to read a clear post that states that someone with a Dell computer has been able to successfully update to windows In terms of my graphics, both Intel and Dell state that an upgrade cannot or should not be attempted.
So I will probably stick with windows 7. There is a section on the Dell website that lists their computers which have been tested for update to windows That section states that if your computer has not been tested, then it is not advisable to upgrade to windows Mine is the Inspiron Desktop i running intel hd integrated graphics.
I currently am running windows 7 home premium. Computer is about 4 and a half years old. This basically means they have not tested your computer and therefore do not know if it is compatible. By definition the converse is also true, they have not tested your computer and so do not know that it will not work. I ran a 1st gen i7 with no issues at about 6 years old on technical preview.
The compatibility check run during setup is fairly rudimentary but will identify key points, extensions in the CPU are required and a specific GPU issue has been reported fairly frequently. We have compiled a list of the most popular drivers according to downloading stats for various devices installed to Dell Inspiron s laptops. Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities. Try following these methods and check if it helps:.
I would suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps from this Microsoft article and check if it helps:. If you still face the same issue then you may check for the updated USB device drivers using windows update. Refer to the link for assistance:. If the issue sill persists I would request you to check for chipset driver updates which you can get at the manufacturer website. The chipset drivers normally incorporate USB controller drivers as well.
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