Forum Post: Windows 8 upgrade / downgrade
I just received my new Precision T1700 with Windows 7. Included in the packing is a Windows 8.1 recovery disk. Dell Tech Support tells me on the phone that I can just use this disk to install Windows...
View ArticleForum Post: Disappearing Game Icons
I have a Dell Inspiron 660S with Windows 7 64 bit. Anytime I leave my computer on without using it for a while, a half hour or so, the icons for the games, and only the games, disappear. That includes...
View ArticleForum Post: how to uninstall dell concierge?
ever since this has been installed, my pc has been running slower...I want to remove but when I go into add/remove programs - nothing happens...
View ArticleForum Post: 6 Beeps and black screen.
Today i got 2 new Sapphire Tri-X R9 290 cards and installed them into my 4 year old alienware Aurora. I started it up and it caused a black screen and began beeping 6 times in constant intervals until...
View ArticleForum Post: Problem printing to wireless HP printer from Dell XPS 8700
When attempting to print to the wireless printer I am getting an error like it can't find the printer on the network but other computers are printing to the print device. The XPS is brand.
View ArticleForum Post: Dell optiplex 380
Desktop fell over and now will not bootupreceiving error auto-saving secondary master hard disk drive Strike F! key etc No boot device available All diagnostics check out checked all connections inside...
View ArticleForum Post: SOLUTION to choose which hard drive to boot into---EASYBCD!
I have 2 threads here concerning how I could choose which of the 2 hard drives i have installed on my DELL OPTIPLEX 755 MT,to boot into.Dell bios has "no" option to do so.,at least in my bios version...
View ArticleForum Post: ram uPGRADING all In one XPS A2010
JUST WANT SOME GUIDANCE ON INSTAlling 4 gb ram on an XPS. start by "how do I open this sucker ?"
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Windows 8 upgrade / downgrade
I'm aware of the problems that other have been having ... that doesn't mean one should assume there will be problems and do it the hard way. Just let Windows Update take care of the updates, and if you...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 27 With Discreet NVidia 750M Graphics Driver won't Update
It is common for devices to be slightly altered to meet system design or technical requirements for integration into a particular system, sometimes even by changing the device ID or description.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Interchanging Precision T1600 RAM with T1500
The RAM from a T1500 will work in a T1600, BUT the RAM from a T1600 will ONLY work in a T1500 IF it is non-ECC memory. The T1600 can take non-ECC (up to 4GB DIMM's) OR ECC (up to 8GB DIMM's) - 8GB...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Precision 470 startup problem
You probably have a motherboard problem. Remove any cards or external devices, reseat the power connector(s) to the motherboard from the power supply, then power off, set the NVRAM/RTCRST jumpers to...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: ram uPGRADING all In one XPS A2010
The manual not only tells you how to open it, but how to remove/insert memory modules: httpftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_xps_desktop/xps-one_Service%20Manual_en-us.pdf
View ArticleForum Post: RE: SOLUTION to choose which hard drive to boot into---EASYBCD!
EasyBCD has an easier interface, but the built-in BCDEdit (command line) can do the same thing, from either the running OS or from the repair utilities on the installation disc.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: USB Devices Randomly Connect and Disconnect on Dell XPS 8500
This worked for me Big Smile
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Windows 8 Menu - nothing will work
have you tried Windows 8 built in refresh tool to fix windows? from the metro start screen type "refresh" then choose "refresh your PC without affecting your files" its the equivalent of the old...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: What is ... USBView " [Port15] GeneralFailure " ... on XPS 8700?
Have had many Dells, myself. Already had the motherboard swapped on this one. It's under a two-year warranty. Perhaps should return it. Will think about it.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Connecting a Dell Inspiron 531 desktop to a TV and a computer...
my guess: Your TV and monitor are different resolutions ... your VGA port can only output at one resolution at a time.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Inspiron 620 Graphics Options
no ... there is no GTX 750 Ti that is "low profile" which is what you need.
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