DELL NON-TERMS CC CLEAN UP
Hi,Few days back I received a collection letter mentioning about a payment of $199.97. I have been a dell customer and at no point I used a credit agreement. all the items I bought were paid by credit...
View ArticleWindows 7 32-bit to Window 7 64-bit upgrade
I want to upgrade my OptiPlex 760 computer from Windows 7 32-bit to Window 7 64-bit so I can use all 8 GB on the computer. How should I proceed?
View ArticleWhat is the extended PCI slot on an Optiplex 760?
Slot 1 on the mini desktop Optiplex 760 is PCI Express x16. Slot 3 is ordinary PCI. Slot 2, in between is PCI with an odd bit added onto the end. It's not PCI-X.What is that extra section for?
View ArticleLinux with PCI-E card
I'm running an early OptiPlex 990 i7. I installed a new USB 3.0 PCI-E card and I want to be able to boot to a flash drive in the USB 3.0. I set the flash card up on another system(and tested it) so I...
View Articlevostro 270 compatible motherboard
The motherboard (type XR1GT) in my Vostro 270 is dead. No replacements, Dell would help selling me a new computer, no thanks. Does anybody know of a motherbaord (Dell, non-Dell) that would fit into the...
View ArticleBlank Screen - All-in-One - Inspiron One 2305
Inspiron One 2305, 8Gb, 500Gb, wired keyboard/mouseWindows 10 (for the past two months)Today the screen is black. The computer seems to boot fine (normal noises and lights). Warranty is out. Computer...
View ArticleNew hard drive installed--missing Webcam Central
A new hard drive was installed today, and I am missing Webcam Central. I went to my Download Locker through my account on Dell, but it was not listed in the options of factory installed software. Is...
View ArticleOptiPlex 760 graphics issues with Windows 10 Pro 32
I upgraded to Windows 10 Pro 32 on my OptiPlex 760 yesterday.All seems good except for a display issue with the Intel Q45/Q43 Express chipset. I'm not able to change the accent colors for my open...
View Articlenew windows 7 install on xps 8300- no network/interenet
i had to to a new install of windows 7 on my xps 8300. after doing so, i have no internet/network connection.when i load the dell drivers list, it doesn't show a driver.i downloaded the dell Broadcom...
View ArticleTwo issues with new Inspiron 3847
Greetings All, I have having a couple of issues with our new Inspiron 3847 that I hope someone more learned than I may offer some advice on. I purchased the PC from Costco and it came with a keyboard...
View ArticleDell Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo - KM632, keyboard not working
Hello,I purchased a display-model Inspiron 3847 recently from a "big box" store, which included a Dell Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo - KM632. The mouse and receiver work fine together, however, the...
View Articlebios not saving boot changes
I replaced a failed motherboard (KWVT8) on XPS 8700 with refurbished one. No other hardware changes. BIOS is A10 and using Windows 10, formerly booting off HDD. Current boot up shows "System operating...
View ArticleMy CPU frequency drops very low..
Hi! I've just bought an Alienware x51 R3 and when I look at the AlienFX command center, I go to OCControls to take a look at my cpu frequency and I'm always at around 0.90 to 1.20 GHz.No programs are...
View ArticleXPS 8300 motherboard failure again !!!
Hi,I have a dell xps 8300 purchased in 2011, just after the 1 year return to base warranty ran out the motherboard failed and I have to have it replaced at my expense (vey costly) by dell. It appears...
View ArticleINSPIRON 3847 No Power (PSU? Motherboard?)
Desktop is not working.When pushing the power button will not start or do any noise at all.Pushed PSU BIST button and got green light.Disconnected all power supply connections and reconnected one at a...
View ArticleWin 7 update KB3035583
MS must be getting desperate. They're pushing "important" update KB3035583, which installs Get Windows 10 app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1."This update installs the Get Windows 10 app, which helps...
View ArticleWindows 7 32-bit to Window 7 64-bit upgrade
I want to upgrade my OptiPlex 760 computer from Windows 7 32-bit to Window 7 64-bit so I can use all 8 GB on the computer. How should I proceed?
View ArticleVostro 420 won't power up
Problem began last week. I get one amber light when pushing on button. I tried several things, but the only thing that works is to unplug PC and all connections. Hold power button for 20 seconds. Start...
View ArticleRevert to you?
I haven't received my system by the estimated delivery data and sent email this morning to Dell and this was the automated response I got.........*** THIS IS AN AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...
View ArticleXPS 8700 desktop came with Windows 7 pro and Windows 8
Specs say it has Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 licenses. Windows 7 Pro is pre-installed. When we decide to go to Windows 8, how do you do it with no installation media?
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