Installing 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 Articlefan keeps coming on for a few seconds
I have a Dell Inspiron 580 desktop which has worked well for some time but now the fan keeps coming on and off. The machine has not overheated. It is annoying and I am concerned that something worse...
View ArticleInspiron 3847 fuzzy red screen
Computer displays Dell logo on fuzzy red screen and will not start Windows 10. Had burning smell come from my pc a couple of weeks ago. Diagnostics can't find anything and tried restoring factory...
View Articledrivers for win 10 update
I have a Studio XPS 9100 PC and updated the Windows 7 OS to Win 10 this past July. This was a auto update and everything appeared to go smooth. I use Adobe cc photo shop and Lightroom and it keeps...
View ArticleI have a 2012 Dell Desktop running Win 7.
It has been a great machine, never had to reload the OS, or had any problems. In fact I didn't use a anti-virus for the first 2 yrs. Then when I started with a new ISP, I got it free, so I figured I...
View Article"important" bios update for xps 8900
I received a notification that I should install an "important" bios update. I have never done this on any of my previous Dells. How can I find out what the changes are. I will not update my bios...
View ArticleOptiplex 7020- USB not recognized
We are currently using Optiplex 7020 with Windows 7 SP1 (have been using since they were first offered).Recently, we are seeing newly image PCs (we use a master image for all our PCs) where the USB...
View ArticleXPS One 2720 System Fan Error at startup ?
Hello,I am getting a system fan error at startup on my XPS One 2720.I opened the system and cleaned out the fans and they appear to be in good working order. Also ran the Dell pre boot diagnostics and...
View ArticleReplaced Motherboard on XPS 8500, now no visible display?
About a week ago, my XPS 8500 just stopped turning on. The power button was solid amber, which is an issue I ran into about 3 months ago. At that time, I ran through a bunch of troubleshooting on here,...
View Articledo U2715H require firmware A03 to work with DisplayPort MST
HiI just bought 2 x U2715H monitors to run in a MST DaisyChain configurationI have enabled MST on monitor 1 and disabled it on monitor 2, I'm using proper DP1.2 certified cablesthe monitors are...
View ArticleHow do I go about getting pre-installed software
Hi crew......How do I go about getting pre-installed software for my 2350 all in one? I still have a few months left on warranty..thanking all in advance, ;)
View ArticleWindows 10 upgrade resulted in SD Card reader not working on my Latitude E6430u
After upgrading to Windows 10 my SD card reader does not work.Anyone else have this experience? Any solutions for this and I would be very grateful.I tried to update all the drivers for Win 10 but do...
View ArticleDell OptiPlex 380
I have just tried to update my graphics card so I can stream to the TV.I bought a Radeon 5450 after setting up the graphics card I started the computer and all I got was beeps and a blank screen.This...
View Articlewhat is Me FW Downgrade - Request MeSpiLock Failed?
I have a Dell XPS 8900 and for the last month I have noticed when I startup the system I get a brief message "Me FW Downgrade - Request MeSpiLock Failed".and then the system comes up. What does this...
View ArticleXPS 8900, Mouse/Keyboard, Non-responsive after computer has been idle
Brand new out of the box Dell XPS 8900, When I leave the computer Idle for sometime the Mouse will not work and the key board will not type password numbers, I have to pull the USB cords and reconnect...
View ArticleNag, nag, nag...
I am SO tired of being nagged by MacroStupid to upgrade to Win 10.For third time this week I've just been offered another new update to enable the upgrade to Win 10. I keep hiding them, but -if nothing...
View Article"no hard drive detected or disk controller not supported” for a Dell...
I have a Dell Inspiron One 2330 and I have owned it for 11months; My computer will not boot up and provides these errors after the Dell logo appears:BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFONo Boot deviceStart PXE over...
View ArticleUser login name and password
I just bought a used Dell Inspiron 560. The problem is I can't login or even set up a user name and password. It still has the user name and password of the lady I bought it from and she has no idea...
View ArticleDell to Customers: Report ‘Service Tag’ Scams
Computer maker Dell is asking for help in an ongoing probe into the source of customer information that appears to have somehow landed in the laps of fraudsters posing as Dell computer support...
View ArticleMonitor Display Drivers Failing
I have an E2211Hb monitor with a OptiPlex 790 running Windows 7 Pro 64bit.My machine randomly loses the drivers / recognition of the Dell Monitor and reverts to Generic Non-PNP. Sometime a reboot works...
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