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When my widescreen U2913WM goes into screen saver and xps14z hibernates the...

When my widescreen U2913WM goes into screen saver and xps14z hibernates the system the system ungracefully shuts down. (Windows 10 64 Bit) Is it the NVIDIA GT 520M? How do I stop this from happening

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Web Browser Difficulties

A few weeks ago, I started noticing that my Google Chrome browser would stop working at unusual times. When I would try reopening Google Chrome, It would fail immediately. I decided to use Mozilla...

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Cannot install Windows 7 on my Dell Inspiron 7559 - driver issue

This computer came with Windows 10 installed and I have separately purchased Windows 7 directly from Dell. The Windows 7 software from Dell will not install on the Dell Inspiron 7559 complaining that...

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shutting down

I have had the Inspiron 15 3542 since 2014. all the sudden it will restart saying your computer has run into a problem. Any solutions.

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What is bootable?

I downloaded the installation media .iso for Windows 7 to a flash drive. Is this device considered to be 'Bootable?' Is the windows install disc, GSP1RMCPRFREO_EN_DVD a bootable disc?Thank you

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XPS 8910 How To Migrate System HDD to RAID 1 With Second HDD

I added a second SATA HDD to my XPS 8910, same size and model as System HDD.  Started up Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) in hope of migrating the System HDD to RAID 1, just as I had previously...

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Dell included software SmartSource.MediaManager.application gives me an error...

I have been trying to d/l from the Dell Download Center the software package that came with my XPS8900, svc tag # [Admin NOTE: Service tag removed per TOU policy] I got past the registration issue...

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E7470 Display While Docked and Undocked

I currently use an E7470 with docking station in office with a 27 inch Dell monitor. While docked, my display settings are set to "Medium - 125%". When I un-docked, Medium-125% is too big and I always...

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Dell Optiplex 745 - Windows XP Pro 32-bit Dell System direct issue.

Hello, I own a Dell Optiplex 745, running Windows XP Professional 32-bit. The Dell System Direct isn't launching, even though it will download, it says .APPLICATION, which cannot be opened. Does anyone...

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Inspiron 660 Web browsing stop working and takes long to Restart

HiI have recently purchased Dell Softthinks Backup and Recovery support service for my Dell Desktop computer, but since than i am encountering following 2 problems; 1. Computer takes too long to...

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windows not activated - product key can't find

I have reset my windows 10 pro PC and now i can't find the product key to activate it!There is no product key on any label or under the battery. How do I activate it?

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Delete Programs

There are programs that were installed by Dell that I will never use. The options don't allow me to delete them. For example, When I click on the windows (lower left) scroll all the way down to see...

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original OS installation

How do I find out what it was?

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Dell Inspiron 3162 SATA driver for windows 7 reformat

I purchased this variant of the laptop recently.www.ozbargain.com.au/node/261518Basically, I can't find the SATA drivers needed for the laptop to recognise my SSD when booting from a windows 7 pro usb...

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taskbar

Can someone identify what this icon is in the taskbar? Thank You in advance for any help.

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windows 7 home premium oa

I have Inspiron N5110 that came with built-in windows 7 home premium oa download.The problem happen when installed anther windows copy on the same driver. it wiped any link to the recovery of the...

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Inspiron 660 Win 7 iso/OEM Key problem

Hey everyoneSomething corrupted my copy of Windows on my computer. I know how to format/reinstall Windows, etc all I am trying to do is get access to the media to create a Win 7 iso file so I can...

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WiFi Adapter

My Dell Vostro 3550 windows 7 64 bit wifi not workingit says wifi adapter not found

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Every 10 seconds video or programs jump

I've had a dell inspiron  15 7000 series (7559) for about a month and so far I have loved it.  Yesterday when I went to shut it down, it didn't shut down like it normally does.  A unexpected window...

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which drive to use to install programs etc (OS or DATA drive)?

Hi all,Novice computer user and just got a Dell XPS 8910 Desktop i7-6700/ 16GB DDR4 RAM/ 256GB SSD/ 2TB HDD. By default the OS is set up on the 256GB ssd (c:) and then there is an empty 2TB drive (d:)....

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