Forum Post: Clean install for win 7 pro
I previously used a Wiki to do a clean install of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit when I installed an SSD in my XPS 1645 laptop. I had not planned on doing it on my XPS 9100 desktop, but it looks like I will have...
View ArticleForum Post: Code 39 errors: Cannot install USB device drivers
I use several USB external drives and today none of them are working: Device Manager lists them all but I'm getting Code 39 (cannot load drivers). I already uninstalled and tried to reinstall each...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell Optiplex GX520 Upgradeable?
I would like to know if I can upgrade the graphics in my Optiplex GX520. It is the middle sized one. I have been looking for ages for this information and can not find it anywhere. I know the computer...
View ArticleForum Post: (redirected) chkdsk /f blue screen when trying to install win xp
i'm trying to fix my dell latitude d520, i want to install a windows xp on it, but every-time i launch the setup it stop after collecting the drivers at the step where to install the windows, it give...
View ArticleForum Post: Loud / High Fan Speed When Screensaver Turns On
I have a Studio XPS 435 MT with Windows 7 Professional installed. The last few days, the fans in the computer have been going crazy when the screensaver kicks in. Only I move the mouse to deactivate...
View ArticleForum Post: Can my Dell XPS 8100 support a new graphics card?
I currently have a dell xps 8100 and I was going to get a new power supply of at least 600 W and an Nvidia GTX 770. I was wondering if I would encounter any problems with size or with my motherboard?
View ArticleForum Post: Business: No 3D card in anything less than XPS ??
Meanwhile the only 3D option for the XPS 8700 is an NVidia 635 GT, which from my research is a basic card that doesn't even require additional PCI-E power plugs....
View ArticleForum Post: xps 400 processor
i was told on here i could upgrade my processor in my xps 400 to a pentium 4 960 but i am recieving a solid amber light and no display. app the fans running fine. help.
View ArticleForum Post: CPU fan on Dimension 2400
I just replaced the fan and afraid I've got it facing the wrong direction. Should the label with the wires be closest to the case? Thanks, Madaline
View ArticleForum Post: Upgrading my video card (XPS 9100)
I currently have a ATI 5670 graphics card in my studio xps and i wish to install a gtx 650 ti (specifically http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-01G-P4-3652-KR/dp/B009KUT3UY).
View ArticleForum Post: Windows 8 installation fail?
I'm doing a clean install of Windows 8. I only have 1 partition and it's formatted to NTFS. Windows installs, starts saying "Getting devices ready", gets to about 95%, then my computer turns off. I...
View ArticleForum Post: Downloading correct drivers for Win 7
I just ordered and received a Dell 8700 with windows 8 pre-installed. I have separately purchased 128 gb ssd. I understand that in order to put windows 7 on the ssd that I need to disconnect the hdd...
View ArticleForum Post: New XPS 8700 black screen of death... Dell Diagnostic and Support...
Part1: I have a new XPS 8700 that came with Windows 8.0, shortly after getting it I downloaded the 8.1 upgrade from the Windows Store. First, I have been having problems with the PC freezing...
View ArticleForum Post: De-authorize Windows Licence
I have a new motherboard at hand and it seems that I would need to buy and reinstall a copy of Windows because the original is tied to the old motherboard. Would it be possible for Dell to deactivate...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: New PC - Would like to wipe the OS clean. Any advice would be...
Windows 8.1 OS update is currently available as a free download through the Windows Store on any Window 8 device. No purchase necessary. Article on how to wipe and reload:...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8700 long shutdown/restart after A06 bios update
After power is applied, it just sits there, blank screen (not turned on). The power supply LED flashes. Then, when it fells like it, it POSTs and boots. I have made no hardware changes, at all. Do you...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8300 Whats the best Graphics card anybody has...
The XPS models today are not considered top end gaming machines. That title goes to Alienware. Today's XPS models are not like the old XPS models like the 630i or 720 which were truly gaming machines...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell inspiron 2350 aio - black screen
I have installed amd video driver update from dell support site. During the instalation process the screen went black (first some blinks than permanent)... only mouse occures when i'm moving with it.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8500 mSata as O/S drive
Hi Thanks for sharing your experience with msata. I'll not go the msata route and opt instead for a normal ssd Richard
View ArticleForum Post: RE: xps 8300 video upgrade r7 260x video issues
You do not need to buy a larger power supply. That will not be the problem with an R7 260X and a 460 watt PSU. Make sure you have updated to the most recent bios for this system. Reseat the card,...
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