Unable to boot Inspiron A2330
Ten days ago, I posted a problem and described it as "Intermittent Boot Failure". Having received no replies, I continued to work trying to solve my problem. At this point the boot failure is no...
View ArticleBattery drain in win 10 inspiron 15 7537
Hi i have upgrading to win 10 on the first day itself in my inspiron 15 7537 model and everything went smooth, but then after using it for three days i have noticed hug dip in battery time , usually it...
View ArticleXPS 8300 - Ethernet controller driver
Hi there, maybe one of you guys can help me figuring out this problem:I just did a fresh install of Windows 7 (64bit, Home premium) on my XPS 8300, since I have just put in a SSD and wanted to start...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 5348 Not Starting Up
I have a Dell Inspiron 5348 that won't turn on and I can't get in to the BIOS. When I turn the computer on the LCD lights up and occassionaly flickers, but the Dell logo doesn't come up and I get in...
View ArticleT7500 compatibility with USB 3.0
Hello everybody;I want to add USB 3.0 capability to my machine, but in looking at all of the cards online, I notice that they all seem to require some sort of external power even though they are...
View ArticleVenue 8 will not remember wifi passwords
My wife's Venue 8 never remember wifi passwords. When we go to church, she has to enter the password there every week. When we come back home, it requires the home password. Sometimes when it's been...
View ArticleUpdated XPS 18 BIOS to A06, won't charge in cradle
Applied the BIOS update A06 today, and on reboot received a message that the computer doesn't recognize the charger as a Dell charger (even though the Dell charger is attached to the Dell cradle as it...
View ArticleOptiplex 9030 AIO will not WOL or power on by physical button (intermittent)...
We have been running the Optiplex 9010's and 9020's for a few years now and they have been great machines for us. Recently we got a batch of 100 9030's and have deployed them across 8 of our locations....
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Network Connections doesn't include wireless (screenshots included)
The computer (Dell Vostro 220 Desktop) has been reformatted but doesn't have Wireless Network Connection:My other machines pick up my router just fine, because they have this:How do I solve?Thanks.
View ArticlePBR and WINRETOOLS on Dell XPS 8500
My Dell XPS 8500 os Windows 8.1 (upgraded from original 8.0 upon purchase) crashed on me and i want to know how to access and use PBR and or WINRETOOLS. my management program shows these partitions as...
View ArticleMemory parity error after windows7 install
Hi I have an older optiplex gx280 desktop PC that ran great with xp pro. I decided to upgrade to Windows 7 and then the fun began.I came to the conclusion that Mrs windows doesn't like old Mr Dell....
View ArticleXPS 8500 randomly freezes at splash screen when turned on
I have an XPS 8500 that is about 2 years old.3rd Gen I7-377016GB RAM2TB HHD + 32GB SSDBlueRayMost times when I turn the computer on, it freezes at the black screen with the Dell logo. I have waited as...
View ArticleXPS 8300 (late 2010) does not turn on
My XPS 8300 for a couple of weeks now won't turn on when I press the power button if it's been shut down or gone to sleep.The workaround I have figured out is to unplug the power cord, hold the power...
View ArticleStrange Rainbow Pixels appearing on my Dell Inspiron N5010
Hello,I have been using my Dell Inspiron N5010 for around 4 years now and I am happy with it. 2 days ago, a strange problem appeared and has prevailed ever since. The display sometimes starts showing...
View ArticleInspiron One 2020 Keyboard Failure
So I've been dealing with this since last night. I turn on the computer, the dell logo shows, screen goes to black with a white text on the upper right corner saying "keyboard failure" for about 2...
View ArticleXPS 430 64kbit & windows 8.1
Hi,Will my XPS 430 support 64kbit working and the OS Windows 8.1?It looks as if my hard disk is on the way out and it may need replacing. I have found faulty a bit of a problem as I don't have a...
View ArticleHow to retrieve Windows7 act. code based on Dell service tag?
I recently had to do the hand-me-down thing with my wife's Dell, with the old Dell going to my daughter. My daughter's machine is now insisting that the Win7 installation is invalid. All machines...
View ArticleUser unable to save files to Desktop
HiOne of our members of staff is unable to save files from a USB key to their desktop. When they try a message is displayed stating they need permission. The user account is a domain account and has...
View ArticleDell Dimension 9100 loud humming/buzzing sound
Hello guys, since 2 days my PC has been making a weird noise. Over those past few days the noise has become louder. It started out as a hum but now its more of a buzz.When I take the cover off it...
View ArticleXPS 8300: replacing wireless minicard with new PCI-Express wireless card
I have a Dell XPS 8300 desktop, purchased in 2011. I am experiencing poor wireless performance; data rate is not great and it frequently disconnects from my wireless network. Also I would like to...
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