Microsoft to push automatic Windows 10 upgrades in 2016 and Inspiron 2320 is...
According to the recent news, Microsoft announced that in 2016 all the machines will be upgraded to at Windows 10. I have a question to Dell about that.I have Inspiron 2320 and apparently it has not...
View ArticleThe XPS GEN5 challenge
Hello all, WOOHOO, yes an XPS GEN5 issue to kick about. I've not worked on this machine for some time. Here's what I observe when I power up:No boot device available. F1 to reboot or F2 for setup...
View ArticleCPU Stuck on 0.77GHZ
Hi, recently my Dell Inspiron 2350 has been stuck on 0.77GHZ. I've done litreally everything except for reinstalling Windows, which I'm planning to do if no one replies. I've cleaned my registry,...
View ArticleDell Optiplex 390 SFF Failures; Mother Board or BIOS??
I ordered 8 Optiplex 390's, fast track, in December. Out of these 8 and 3 replacements, I have had 4 failures.The units failed to boot after about 3 to 7 days of burn in. After escalation, Dell...
View ArticleMT Motherboard in DT chassis Optiplex 9010
I have a Desktop OptiPlex 9010 and I needed a fourth internal SATA port so I bought a MiniTower Motherboard which physically is a direct replacement. When I turned the PC on and looked at the bios the...
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 ArticleNot able to register for festival offer
My invoice number is [Admin note, numbers removed for your safety and TOU.]TD dated 31st October 2015. I have been trying to register my self for festive offers on www.dellfestiveoffers.comsince 5th...
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Inspiron One 2320, Windows 7 Pro 64-bit, Installation Order [Issues]
After installing Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (Replacing Windows 7 Home Premium). Using the Installation Order tab, I completed the first category.The LAN is working. The WLAN is not...
View ArticleINSPIRON 2330 & WINDOWS 10: Slow Boot
I have an Inspiron 2330 that has been upgraded to Windows 10.However, ever since I've upgraded, it takes a long time to boot up and there is a dark screen for up to 30 seconds before I get to the...
View ArticleBeep codes for optiplex 755 need help on identifying what is wrong.
Hi All, I need to identify the part that is not working on the computer i have. The led light in the front says 1 green solid no blinking. and the beep codes are 1 beep pause 3 beeps pause 2 beeps........
View ArticleWindows Task Scheduler
Anybody know how / why things suddenly get added to the Windows Task Schedule without my permission? Win 7 Pro+SP1, 32-bit.I recently started getting hounded by Garmin Express Self Updater (esu.exe)...
View ArticleCan someone answer this simple question please?
What is the little white light on the front of the computer, next (left of) the power button for? I notice it's "busy" a lot, even when I don't think it should be. My computer seems to get bogged down...
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Confirm max RAM for XPS 8300
Hello all,Below or attached, you will find a screenshot of my current specs on my XPS 8300. Therefore, I would like to know:1). how much more memory I can add before having to change either the...
View ArticleInstalling SSD as boot drive in XPS 8900
I just ordered an XPS 8900 (17, 1 TB HDD, 16GB ram) which is set for delivery next week (Nov. 5). I bought a new Samsung 850 1TB SSD which I plan to install and use for the OS and applications. The OS...
View Article(Unsticky) XPS One 2710 is not supported with Windows 10
It's like beating a dead horse but I can't help it. Looks like in Chris's post we can't comment so let me unsticky it."There is no Windows 10 support for this 2012 model. Dell can only speak to what...
View ArticleDiskette drive 0 seek failure - Inspiron 530
My computer refuses to start upI have read an earlier thread about this problem, and followed the instructions, but still no success. Hopefully somebody can help me.Thanks!
View ArticleWarranty Claim Procedure - XPS 8700 Dead or dying
I think my XPS 8700 is dead. Last night I did my usual and logged on and whilst using skype and the screen began flickering. Thick horizontal lines and large pixel type patches. Screen shared with a...
View ArticleWifi Adapter Card for Dell T5400
So this system came with a built-in Broadcom netxtreme 57xx gigabit controller but it doesn't have a WiFi adapter.Any recommendations as to which WiFi network adapter card will fit in the available...
View ArticleXPS 8500 BIOS problem
BIOS will no longer allow me to specify my DVD Drive as #1 boot option. Says "A device in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu" I donot know what that means. I tried to reload...
View ArticleInspiron 3050: HDMI to DVI splitter / Dual Dell Monitor setup
Hello,I just got an Inspiron 3050... I'm trying to drive two Dell monitors via the DVI input. I have a HDMI to DVI splitter to hook up the two monitors. The monitors are correctly set to DVI input, but...
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