Help about dell studio 1537

Hello, I am a new bee and I have some questions about my dell studio 15. I hope you can help me as soon as possible.
First, can I use Dell media direct 3.5 for Dell studio 1537. I still have the Cd media direct but version 4.0 and I have to boot to windows everytime I click the DELL media direct button. And if it is possible, can you tell me how to do that?

Second is about the recovery Drive for Dell studio 1537. How can I burn it to DVD without making it broken.

Third is about a problem with the sound in vista and XP, I will upload a video later.

I am looking forward to receiving your helps.
Thank you very much.

 

You would have to map the keys to a partition and install the old Media Direct to it which I am not sure is even possible.

Dell should have given you the restore DVDs already. If not, they can send them to you.

 

Can you tell me more about what to do with media direct?
Of course I have 5 restore DVD from dell but I still want to burn the dell recovery partition to DVD. Can I just use it after burning?
What what about the hidden dell utility partition 141 mb?

 

Just leave the Media Direct alone, there isn't anything to change it.

You can't just use it, it is a partition and not used as a restore DVD. It just has the factory images on it.

I would not suggest messing around with your partitions unless you are planning a clean install.

 

I am planning to perform a clean install on my dell studio 1537.
I am really disappointed with the sound problem and dell media direct on it.
When I use my Laptop, there is always "grinding noise" with high frequent.
I had to uninstall Wlan driver, ATI Graphic card driver but It did'nt work.
I want first reinstall everything and if the problem is not solved, I have to send it back to Dell.

And is the dell utility partition important when I have all the DVDs?
Can I delete it or should I keep it? But how?

 

I just ordered a studio 1537 from the outlet. T9400 2.53. The OS listed as Windows Home Premium on my order:

DR464 1 Module,Label,Microsoft,WindowsVista Os,Premium,Inspiron

I thought I had 64 bit, but I should have confirmed it.I'm ok with 32 bit for now as long as my pc is 64 bit compatable and I can upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit when available. Anyone know if my system is 64 bit compatable or if the os I have is 64 bit?

 

It's not possible to tell from that.

 

hi atbnet, I'll guess you mean its not possible to know which os I have from my entry, which is my fault for not clarifying with them before ordering. Are all core2 duos 64bit capable? As long as I can eventually go to 64bit Windows7 . except that I read that going from 32 bit Vista to 64bit means I have to start from scratch. Does this mean I cant save anything, nothing from 32 bit can be migrated to the 64 bit, no upgrading? If so,it sucks but is my own fault, I'll just have to deal with it.

 

Yes your CPU is 64 bit. You are correct that you will have to do a clean install to change the bit version. You could make a separate OS/programs partition and have a second partition to store all of your data so that you don't need to wipe everything out to reinstall the OS.

 

btw, are you happy with your studio? Mine should be arriving around Wednesday.

 

wow,not expecting such a quick response, thanks. Would the data in the separate partition be accessible from the 64 bit os? does it have to remain separate?

 

the deafening silence makes me think that was a really stupid question, but I would like to know. If I use the 32 bit OS for 6 months accumulating data, and then when the 64bit Windows 7 is available, life would be fine if I can convert everything to the 64 bit system. I'm going to guess yes, else MS would be missing out on millions of customers and even more milions of dollars (now it does seem pretty stupid), but is it a huge pain? Should I go with 64 Vista from the start? That would mean I have to buy 2 OS's. I don't know if there will be any discount for Vista users to upgrade, and if it would be different for 62bit vs 32 bit.

 

oops--- 64 bit vs 32

 

If by "convert everything to the 64 bit system", you mean run all the same programs, then you should be fine. 64-bit compatibility is rarely a problem these days.

With regards to data transferring from 32-bit to 64-bit, it's just fine. I'm dual-booting 64-bit Windows 7 Beta, and 32-bit Vista Home Premium, and I can transfer files from one partition to the other just fine. If you're that concerned, though, perhaps back your files up on an external hard drive and transfer them that way.

I recommend getting the 64-bit version of Windows 7 when it's available. I'm running the 64-bit Windows 7 beta right now, and it's so smooth compared to Vista and XP.

Unfortunately, there's no upgrade option from the factory-installed Dell version of Vista, no matter whether you have 32-bit or 64-bit. It's an OEM version of Windows, so if you want to get Windows 7 later, you'll have to buy a new copy.

 

but it's a relatively smooth transition when I buy Windows7 to go from 32 bit Vista? no dual boot for me, I want everything together. I'm "hoping" I just buy Windows 7, install, and everything is good with all my files right there and bye-bye to Vista 32. Or at least reasonably close.

 

You won't be able to 'upgrade' from Vista 32bit to Win 7 x64, you will need to do a fresh install.

 

right, I don't mean upgrade. Transition is a better word. It sounds like I'll be just fine using Vista 32 for now and having to transfer my backed up files to Windows 7. I can live with that. thanks all.

 

got my Studio 1537. Vista 32 bit, but fine until Windows 7. Anyway, with the t9400 cpu (2.53 ghz, 1066 fsb and 6 mb cache) and ATI radeon 256 card, should I be able to get better than a 4.0 subscore for 3D graphics performance in the Vista performance tool? I swear I saw the XPS with a 128 NVidia and 2.2 cpu get a 5.0. Is this 256 ATI card that much worse than a 128 NVidia?

 

now that I think about it, the nvidia may be better, but it could also have been the fact that was 64 bit vista. Will I get a higher score for my graphics when I go 64 bit? something to look forward to, I watch and copy movies (just my own of course) and don't want choppiness. I may start some gaming but nothing intense at all. Just want the all the power my system has that I paid for.

 

atbnet,
I have my studio 1537. Vista 32 bit, same ATI card as you, but t9400 cpu. Do you have any need to use Cisco VPN client? If so, any issues? My studio works great, but when I telecommute, I need to vpn in, and the Cisco VPN client causes BSOD. I don't know what it is clashing with, but wondering if you know anything about this. I've searched other threads and asked, but no info yet. I know if I call Dell, they will tell me to check with Cisco. I can always just return it within 21 days, but I'd have to get something else from Dell or take the restocking fee.

 

I have only heard of issues with Vista x64 and Cisco VPN. I'd call Cisco directly and see if there are any solutions. For what it is worth, I've never had to pay restocking fees.

 

I've won that fight with Bestbuy, never tried with Dell, but I am prepared to.
It's bullsh**, especially if I have a reason for returning it. Hopefully I won't have to, I do like it aside from this, and I think it is the client, not the pc or Vista.
On another subject, if you have the matte finish, what do you use to clean it? I know people complain about glossy being a smudge magnet, but the matte finish seems tougher to wipe down, esp the keyboard. At least the glossy is easy to clean. Love the matte look, but need an easy, safe cleaner.