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    Dell Inspiron 15R SE (7520) need legacy boot mode to install Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by majorchamp, Mar 3, 2013.

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    majorchamp Notebook Guru

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    I realized I think I had conflicting partitions..as with a new install your supposed to delete existing partitions. However, my Dell had a couple I wasn't sure what to do with, so I left them.

    I was able to install Windows 7 x64 with UEFI mode.

    However, when I boot up now, I get both a Windows 7 and 8 option for installations. How do I get the Windows 8 one to not appear, as I want to auto boot right into Windows 7?

    Thanks




    I am finding with my current dell, that I have to exit UEFI mode when booting from the Windows 7 DVD and put it into Legacy mode to get it to work.

    Is this normal?
     
    majorchamp, Mar 3, 2013
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    majorchamp Notebook Guru

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    majorchamp, Mar 3, 2013
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