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Hello, Right before I performed a clean install of Windows 8.1 x64 on my Inspiron 3520, I switched to the Legacy BIOS *facepalm*. When I enter the legacy BIOS and enabled "secure boot", I performed a...
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I recently installed windows 8 pro with a temporary machine using sysprep and audit mode. I have since move it into the intended machine but it stays stuck on the windows logo (without loading...
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