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I've been having this problem for about a year, and has now given me an error msg after I did a systems test. I received this msg:Error code - 2000-0142Validation - 99870Msg: Hard drive 0 - s/n...
View ArticleSysprep - keyboard and mouse will absolutely NOT work
I'm not new to sysprep, but a recent run-in with this tool for imaging computers has left me extremely frustrated.I have prepared an image, sysprep'd the machine, and added all the drivers to a folder...
View ArticleDell XPS 8700 No Power
Have a Dell XPS 8700 that I purchased in October of 2013. The other day while my daughter was doing her homework the tower just shut down. Will not power up at this time. The green light on the back...
View ArticleXPS 8300, fans run high while gaming
I'm wondering if I should get Dell to help me, or go some where's else to get my fans fixed. Cause my warranty is expired and they say nothing is wrong with my fans. Even though I can hear them...
View ArticleOptiplex 3020 SFF Optical drive removal.
I rarely use the optical disk and want to fit a second HDD in place of the optical drive. I will retain the optical drive and put it in a USB caddy in case I do need to use it in the future.My only...
View ArticlePrecision T5600 DVD/Blu Ray Drives are gone!!
Neither of these drives show up in My Computer.. Even when I insert a disc in either drive... No windows open up... I used to get a prompt for a blank disc.. Even Roxio says there are no disc drives...
View ArticleMicrosoft changes Do Not Track policy
Microsoft is changing the way it handles Do Not Track in response to new standards from the World Wide Web Consortium.But it's notfor the user's benefit...Read here.
View ArticleIntermittent power up problem with Vostro 410
In the last week I've been having a problem with my Vostro 410 mini tower.When power is applied to the box the green LED at the rear of the PSU and the amber LED on the main board both light up as...
View ArticleDell OptiPlex 9010 and Brother Scanner
Hi all,I'm having serious problems installing a Brother scanner, an ADS-2100 desktop scanner to be connected by USB.Not my choice as I don't like Brother and their horrible drivers but one of our users...
View ArticleAlienware Aurora ALX shutdown during POST
From the product support page :Aurora ALX I7-920, 2.66 MHzNvidia 240 sometinsometin, cannot find more on the cards themselvesShipped in 2010.Basically, when the computer starts, the fans kick in high...
View Article(re-directed) Connecting monitors
I have just received a XPS 8700 Desktop and 3 x UltraSharp 24 Monitors. Each of the monitors comes with a DP to mini DP lead. The XPS 8700 comes with 2x DVI and one DP outputs on the video card. I have...
View ArticlePossible memory problem
My family's xps 8500 starting having problems tonight out of nowhere. It got a blue screen which i did not get a look at while merely browsing the internet. after it restarted it got stuck on the...
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Very Disturbing Phone Call I Just got!
My phone rings and the Caller ID shows this:Caller says he is from Dell and asks for me by name? Smelling something rotten I asked why the Caller ID didn't show Dell. He said it was because he was...
View ArticleXPS 18 Tablet not charging while plugged in??
Hello folks,I need help with a problem. When I plug in the charger to the tablet directly is shows "plugged in but not charging" but when i plug it into the cradle it works fine. I was wondering if...
View ArticleHelp - Battery replacement has caused major problems: "RPC server...
I have an Optiplex 740 (AMD) with Windows XP Pro and I replaced the button battery (called CMOS or BIOS battery, I think) because the old one was dead. (Each bootup said "Low Battery" and the...
View ArticleXPS 8700 problems out of the box
Hello,So I recently just purchased the XPS 8700 special edition desktop and got it in the mail today. Right off the bat there has been sooo many problems.1. When I first turned on the pc it said that...
View ArticleFW Status Recovery Error
I replaced motherboard (part VF3CH) recently on my Inspiron One 2330. Everything works fine with the new motherboard (came with BIOS version A03), system boots up and Windows starts. An error message...
View ArticleOpti 755 dead - power supply or motherboard?
Today, my Dell Optiplex 755 Desktop (Win XP Pro SP3) went completely dead. When I plug in the AC, there's no spin-up or short fan burst. When I hit the power button, nothing happens. The power button...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 530 Ram Questions
Hi,I have a Dell Inspiron 530 and I'm trying to find out if i can upgrade my ram or not.Current Specs:Foxconn DG33M03 moboIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4ghz)4bg DDR2 (800mhz)MSI nVidia GTX 750 OC 1gb...
View ArticleIS Free Antivirus from Mcafee Worth Installing ? or should i replace it ?
i bought dell laptop in which i got 3 years free Mcafee Antivirus Subscription. so i have a doubt that should i continue with that free antivirus or should i go with another premium brand like norton...
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