Trouble setting up dual screens
I am trying to connect my inspiron 20 3043 to a tv using the hdmi port and the computer is not detecting the connection. Does this computer support this type of function or do I need to buy some sort...
View ArticleDell optiplex with WiDi support
Do anyone know about how to make dell optiplex 3020 able to using intel wide
View ArticleCompatible TPM cannot be found (for BitLocker)
My sincere apologies if this is posted in the wrong section, but my choices were this or Audio, and that didn't sound right (no pun intended).Long story short, I upgraded W7 Premium to Ultimate so that...
View ArticleNo bootable device
Ok so I have a insperion 660 i5. The other day I installed a gtx 750 it gpu. I also installed a 520w pcu. So install went well maybe 30 mins. Turn on comp and everything is good. Windows then asked...
View ArticleHow do I set Inspiron 3647 to Auto Power On Weekdays only?
I'm able to get to area where I can set the system to power up but the options are every day or a specific day - I cannot find the weekday option for the Inspiron 3847 or the Inspiron 3647. All my...
View ArticleCan you use two all in one computers as dual work monitors?
I have a Dell XPS18 all in one and want to connect to a Dell9020 all in one (no tower) as a dual screen. I would like to work off of both computers and heard a USB 3.0 to HDMI/DVI external video card...
View Articleno display through VGA with DELL 990
Hi, I have Optiplex Dell 990 desktopWhen connect it with NEC projector through VGA card. We get no display.The connection succeed only if we connect DVI Y splitter cable to VGA cable through DVI-VGA...
View ArticleBoot issue on DELL Optiplex 380
Hi All,I have an issue with my OPTIPLEX 380 mini tower.Two days ago, when turning it on, fan was making a big noise as turning at high speed, but no further boot process. Just green light 2,3, 4 were...
View ArticleFed up of XPS 8700 Freezing Every Few Days
Hello all,I've had my XPS 8700 for about a year now and from the get go I've been having the same problem: the machine just freezes after a couple of days or sometimes even two to three times in the...
View ArticleLost Windows Snap.
On WIndows 8.1 I have lost the windows snap on the desktop so I can drag a window with the title bar to either the far right or left and have it snap to 1/2 the screen.Any ideas?
View ArticleFiles can't be sent from my Dell computer > phone (and vise versa)...
I have a Dell xps 8700 and I've been having a problem with bluetooth for a while now since the windows 8.1 update. I was able to send and receive files sent from my phone to my computer before but now...
View ArticleRecognizing and Reporting Phishing and Whaling Attempts
Regarding the article "Social Engineering – Recognizing Phishing / Whaling attempts" http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/virus-spyware/f/3522/t/19599150our friends at SpywareHammer, have a...
View ArticleDell XPS 8100 will not boot past the Dell Splash screen
My Dell XPS 8100 will not boot or get past the post process. When I turn on the computer (no beeps) it shows the Dell Splash screen and the progress bar shows half way through the process. Both the F2...
View ArticleDell Dimension 2400 CD/DVD Drives Don't Work Suddenly
Hi, I have a 2005 Dell Dimension 2400, some of you are probably laughing right about now, as this has been asked a million times. I have a problem with the CD and DVD drives installed, the CD drive is...
View ArticleAnyone else having trouble checking out?
I have been trying to place an order all day - when I get to the choose a payment method (no matter which I choose) it takes me to a 404 error page. I have cleared cache, cookies, etc. to no avail. I...
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 ArticleBIOS and Video Driver Questions
I am planning to upgrade my Inspiron 530 from Vista to Windows 7. Would doing this necessarily require an update to my bios? Is there a way to find this out? Also, the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor...
View ArticleDimension 2400 Motherboard replaced - now pre-bios failure?
I just replaced the motherboard on my 2400. At Lights to the board are on but at startup there is no response from the keyboard, monitor is blank, and none of the 4 diagnostic lights on the back are...
View ArticleOptiPlex GX270 SMT Heatsink Fan/Blower
My old GX270 SMT has suffered a "thermal event". I need to replace the fan/blower which cools the heatsink, but cannot see how to remove it in the first place.All the searches I have done show a...
View ArticleBlue Screen
My computer is 2 years old, XPS 8500, Service Pack 1, Windows 7 Professional. This year (2014) I've experienced 10x blue screen already. I do have all information on these crashes.I consulted Microsoft...
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