Windows update KB3006137
Anybody got info on the "out-of-band" Windows KB3006137 update (Win 8.1) that popped up today (2-24-15)?I clicked the link for more info and it says:Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from...
View ArticleDell 960 reports "no bios" - LED 2,3,4 blinking and Amber power button
I was trying to upgrade my Dell Optiplex 960 MT's CPU, but after I dropped the new processor in, wired everything back up and pressed the power button, the 2,3,4 LED's began blinking immediately, and...
View ArticleDELL Screen Frozen F2 F12 does not work after reboot HELP?
My son was on his computer and it froze. He rebooted it and now there is a dell screen it has F2=Setup and F12= start menu . I click on either one and it doesn't do anything. How do I get out of...
View ArticleCPU Fan surges every few seconds
I have an Inspiron 580s. Just recently, the cpu fan started surging every few seconds. The fan revs up to about 3000 RPMs and then goes back to normal. I have installed SpeedFan and the CPU itself...
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CPU fan making noise
My CPU spins faster and then returns back to normal constantly along with making a revving noise like in a car. This only started yesterday and was fine before. I've added a picture of my old CPU...
View ArticleAutomatic Maintenance
New xps 8700. Trying to stop some of the running processes(services). Every day at 2 pm. the AM is started. Is this necessary and what does it do? I have talked to the India connection but they...
View ArticleWin 7 32 or 64 bit on a dimension 8400
Can you advise please? My Dimension 8400 has just lost the C drive and I'm going to need to replace it. Consequently, I can't run any of the Windows advisor software from Microsoft to check out the...
View Articledrop down box issue
Purchased optiplex 3030 aio in January and also a logitech keyboard and mouse combined wireless.Have problems with drop down boxes, this is okay for a while then stops and I have to use the keyboard...
View ArticleConnecting Dimension 9200 PC to my new Inspiron 2350 monitor
HiNew to forum but not Dell. I am a small business using Dell PC's for many years and very satisfied. Just purchased the all in one Inspiron 2350 which I like. Having used XP for years not to sure yet...
View ArticleXPS 8700 Downgraded to Windows 7 - USB 3.0 Driver Install Issues
Hello All,I've downgraded a few XPS 8700 machines to Windows 7 Pro 64-bit and everything works great except that the USB 3.0 drivers will not install.Listed under the drivers list is:...
View ArticleFan speed keeps cycling up and then down
I have a Dell Studio XPS 8100, running Windows 7 Professional, which has been great for the past 2 or 3 years, A couple of weeks ago I powered the machine down and it said it needed to install 19...
View ArticleSurging CPU Fan
I have a Dell Studio XPS 8100 running Windows 7 that is about 5 years old.The CPU is a Core i7 CPU 870 @ 2.93 GHz.Recently the CPU fan started surging to a high speed. After start-up, it can take up to...
View ArticleFan cycling
My 8100 does it every 10 seconds. Dell tech support said it was a software issue and would not cover it under hardware extended warranty. Any solutions out there?
View ArticleDell Inspiron 3847 wifi performance deplorable
I purchased a Dell Inspiron 3847 and the internet performance on this thing is sad at best. The card that comes with the machine works sporadically if it works at all. To try and fix the issue I...
View ArticleBios problem for XPS A2010
Hello, i have a problem with bios update on Dell XPS A2010. I have downloaded bios update, i try to install, but nothing; after restart i check , and it is the same bios version. What can i do? Thank you.
View ArticleProcessor Fan Revving Problem
Hi All,I have a Dell Inspiron 580 and the processor fan is revving up every 13 seconds or so. It's running the whole time, but then speeds up. Here's a video of it (Please visit the site to view this...
View ArticleOptiPlex 380 High Fan Speed
There is a Dell OptiPlex 380 that the fan speed will run very high for as much as an hour. I ran Dell diagnostics and everything passed, including the fan. I blew out all the dust from the inside of...
View ArticleCPU Fan surges every few seconds
I have an Inspiron 580s. Just recently, the cpu fan started surging every few seconds. The fan revs up to about 3000 RPMs and then goes back to normal. I have installed SpeedFan and the CPU itself...
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