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    Weird issue with xps studio 13, any ideas?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ryanlin2002, Dec 30, 2009.

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    ryanlin2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is the first time I've seen this happen, so any pointers would be great.

    I enabled the Intel Virtualization Technology on the work laptop studio 13. Ever since then, the laptop has been constantly hanging (not always) off the Dell or Windows bootscreen.

    I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit. I need this to run the XP mode.

    Does this happen to anyone else? I contacted Dell today and was informed that it could be caused by a faulty motherboard. I wasn't entirely convinced because the laptop is still fairy new.

    Any ideas would be appreciated.

    Thank you.
     
    ryanlin2002, Dec 30, 2009
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    ryanlin2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible for someone to try this on their laptop and see if the problem can be duplicated? I have a feeling that this is caused by a bug in the latest BIOS update.

    Thanks.
     
    ryanlin2002, Dec 30, 2009
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    shadow25 Notebook Geek

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    I can try this on my XPS 16 if that would help

    I'm using Win7 Ult X64 tho..

    Why are you using x32 anyway?
     
    shadow25, Dec 30, 2009
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    DemonicHawk Notebook Consultant

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    Enabled for months now running Win 7 64-bit, works fine for me
     
    DemonicHawk, Dec 30, 2009
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    ryanlin2002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to try Win7 64-bit when I take this laptop home tonight to see if the problem is caused by the operating system.

    Thank you.

    Edit: I will report back if the problem is indeed caused by the O.S. Thanks!
     
    ryanlin2002, Dec 30, 2009
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    LOUSYGREATWALLGM Notebook Deity

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    Sorry to hear that mate.

    I'm using Windows 7 64-bit on my SXPS 1340 and successfully installed Windows XP (VT) and used it for few minutes last week without any problem.

    *I got the installer from Microsoft.com
     
    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, Dec 30, 2009
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    made absolutely no difference when i switched to 64bit.

    just curious, what bios versions are you guys running ?

    thanks!
     
    ryanlin2002, Dec 31, 2009
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    Finally solved the mystery for the system hang. I would like to thank everyone for the help.

    When you have Intel Virtualization Technology enabled, do not insert Windows 7 Reinstall DVD. It will casue the system to hang randomly.

    Do not enable Intel Virtualization Technology if you are going to reinstall your operating system. Enable it after you finish installing the O.S., and make sure that you take out the DVD.

    I don't know the logic behind the BIOS boot process other than the POST. I would assume that it's probably caused by the Phoenix BIOS code. Don't know 100% for certain. I am just glad that it's solved.

    Thanks all.
     
    ryanlin2002, Dec 31, 2009
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