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August 21, 2014 10:05:35 AM

my win 7 is working fine, but i'm trying to install win 8.1.
i tried to boot from both C.D & USB but it only shows a blank screen with blinking cursor at left..
(config : http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-suppo...)

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August 21, 2014 10:10:24 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT0KFR09Svc
Follow this video on how to upgrade from windows 7 to 8.1.
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August 21, 2014 10:15:04 AM

I don't know why you are getting just a black screen but I do know that neither Windows 8 nor Windows 8.1 are supported on that Inspiron model. Dell have only released Windows Vista and Windows 7 drivers for that model, none of which will work on Windows 8 or 8.1

The proof is here: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-suppo...

You should have checked that page before buying Windows 8.1
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August 21, 2014 10:17:00 AM

thanks for reply but i know how to upgrade it.. it's not loading OS from any external device..
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August 21, 2014 10:20:43 AM

i had used windows 8 on it. and it's not about drivers.
the OS is loading/not able to boot.
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