They're at it again...
MS tried to push KB3035583 (Update installs Get Windows 10 app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1) onto my Win 7, 32-bit system again today.I ran Never10 a while back but it hasn't stopped MS's intrusive...
View ArticleChange your passwords
Claims that estimated 272.3 million Google, Yahoo and Microsoft account details and passwords have been stolen.Change your passwords now. And if you use the same login and password on other sites,...
View ArticleOptiplex 7440 AIOS - Only keyboard is recognized
I installed a fresh version of Windows 7 Professional on the Optiplex 7440. However, the mouse isn't working - only the keyboard. I was able to get in the device manager and it seems the necessary...
View ArticleMXM Fan not responding correctly
I have been having problems with my MXM fan, so I bought a new one to replace it. Took the old one out and a lot of dust fell out when I did. Got all of that cleaned up and installed the new one. It...
View ArticleCompany repaired my XPS 2710 motherboard for $100!
I've done my share of posting and ranting about my XPS 2710 on here.Just an FYI as maybe I can help someone else who has a broken XPS 2710 from either upgrading to Windows 10 or with another issue like...
View ArticleWas It Just Me?
The last couple of days this page, and some others on the support boards were getting a lot spam posts. The signs and symbols looked suspiciously Korean, I wisely declined to click on reply.This went...
View ArticleChange your passwords...
I posted this yesterday, but it seems to have gotten lost amongst all those stupid spam posts... [^o)]Over 270 million Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail/Outlook email account names and passwords have been stolen...
View ArticleXPS 8900 questions...
I just ordered a new XPS 8900 desktop. Got a couple of questions, please.I notice a few reviews about the 8900 "Special Edition" desktop. Are there many hardware differences between the S.E. and the...
View Articleno chipset driver is available, why?
I look up my Service Tag and I see bios and video drivers, that is all. No chipset, no audio. Why? [Admin NOTE: Service tag removed per TOU policy] paul
View ArticleAlienware Aurora R4 Memory Upgrade
Running into an issue upgrading my system from 4x2Gb uDIMMS (2GB 1Rx8 PC2-12800U) that came with my system to a 4x8Gb kit. I purchased the Patriot Viper kit off of Amazon, and installed it today. The...
View ArticleXPS 8900 Windows Server 2012 R2 network (all) drivers...
I am trying to install Windows Server 2012 R2 on my XPS 8900. I have the following "unknown" devices that need drivers:Bluetooth RadioNetwork AdapterEthernet AdapterPCI Simple Communications...
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 Articleoptiplex 9010 all in one error message
So, I bought an Optiplex 9010 AIO on Ebay for my wife, and wanted to trick it out a bit, hybrid HD, more memory, wireless card, etc. All this entailed taking the back off and replacing it. Next...
View ArticleMy Windows Vista Home Basic computer wont boot up correctly.
I have a Windows Vista Home Basic, It was taken apart by my son who is obsessed about computers, And he did not take it apart to be fully ruined, all he did is take out 1 thing of memory out of 4 there...
View ArticleAlienware Aurora R4 Memory Upgrade
Running into an issue upgrading my system from 4x2Gb uDIMMS (2GB 1Rx8 PC2-12800U) that came with my system to a 4x8Gb kit. I purchased the Patriot Viper kit off of Amazon, and installed it today. The...
View ArticleAlienware x51 now sold with 970?
hey all i have a alienware x51 with the 330 w power brick. Ive noticed dell now offer a 970 upgrade option? so could i put a 970 in my computer and if so what card would fit and work?? cheers
View ArticleDELL KM113, Wireless Keyboard and Adapter/Dongle Lost. Where will i be able...
I recently bought a DELL KM113 wireless keyboard and mouse. I have lost the adapter/dongle which will be connected to the USB. can anyone please help me with the details as to where can i procure a new...
View ArticleInspiron 3050 Windows 10 1511 Update
The update won't install due to space... and it wanted 5 GB which I managed to do but now it says 9 or 10 GB it needs free. There's nothing else to delete application wise to free up that much...
View ArticleWindows 7 will not install: Expanding Windows Components never goes past (0%)
This post is in reference to a Dell Dimension 9200 XPS 420 desktop with Core 2 Duo. Formatted hard drive and attempted to re-install Windows 7 SP 1. Installation never gets past "Expanding Windows...
View ArticleKeyboard and mouse not working
I have a Dell Dimension 3000 that was not used for a year or so. I am trying to use it again. The mouse does not work at all and only the enter key and a few F keys work.
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