Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this Hardware


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    Windows & Ultimate 64 bit & Linux Mint * Dual Boot
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    Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this Hardware


    I recently preformed a clean install on my Inspiron 5423. It seemed fine until I got aan error message -"Windows setup could not configure windows to run on this computer's hardware" Does anyone have any suggestions?

    -using (Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit) off a usb stick
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    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    Try running the Dell manufacturer's diagnostic tools.
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  3. Posts : 72
    Windows & Ultimate 64 bit & Linux Mint * Dual Boot
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I don't seem to find any Diagnostic tools ....
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    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #4

    One of the F keys, may be F10 or F12.
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  5. Posts : 72
    Windows & Ultimate 64 bit & Linux Mint * Dual Boot
    Thread Starter
       #5

    is there any way i might have deleted it when i formatted the HD? I cant find anything .
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