Solved Windows 8 - booting problem

bobsta77

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I recently upgraded to windows 8 with no issue. The problem now is every time i boot up my dell laptop i have to wait until i hear the windows music then i need to hibernate my laptop then turn it on again before the log in screen appears...

If i do not hibernate i just stare at a blank black screen

Can anyone help?

Thanks,
Rob
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron N5050
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG
Did you upgrade to the latest BIOS (as recommended by Dell) before attempting the upgrade to Windows 8? Have you downloaded and installed all applicable Window 8 drivers from Dell?

Drivers & Downloads | Dell US
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
I downloaded the Windows 8 from Microsoft as it was on offer. How do i check to make sure all my drivers are correct?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron N5050
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
I flashed my bios and its worked. Thankyou very much :)

Will i need to do this again when i upgrade to 8.1 ??
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron N5050
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG
Hi bosta77,

Glad to hear you got it working. I can't say for sure but I doubt that you will have to do it again for 8.1; however, the only way to be sure is to check with Dell before you make the move so save that link for future downloads and good luck.

Also, thanks Theog.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel G2020
    Motherboard
    ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0
    Memory
    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO
    PSU
    400w
    Internet Speed
    57/11
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