Re: [Repost] conflicting hard disk test results
Hi Iamanoriginalg,If the drive is bad, it cannot be fixed. So what you need to do is figure out whether it's bad or not, and if it is, then you need to get a new hard drive.My suggestion would be to...
View ArticleRe: F8 not working on XPS 27
Hi Polite Maverick,Did you create a restore disc when you got your machine? That's going to be the best way to restore the system.
View ArticleRe: Vostro 260 - BIOS update from A08 to A10 impossible
I completely disabled antivirus/antimalware, disabled firewall, tried safemode, tried booting to cd/dvd into windows and update from there, but still same results. a message pops up that says Get Me...
View ArticleRe: sata ports not recognized
Hi Itchy73,I assume the new drive is not greater than 2TB is capacity, since your system probably does not support that drive.Please try this idea I've seen in another thread. Reboot and enter bios...
View ArticleRe: backup system recovery USB
xps 8500. I made the USB backup. Just wondering if I can back it up to an external hard drive.
View Articlehi need some help
hi everyone, I have a dell dimension 2400 and some how it stoped going on, all I did was update the system and sents I didi that I can not get it to work,i have tryed new powersplay and new ram the...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8100 - AHCI Port 0 Device Error
I used a HD enclosure to read the problem HD by connecting to another PC. When trying copy the files of the user locations the following message came up."You'll need to provide administer permission to...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 570 HTPC case cooling
I found the Gelid fan controller (looks like the Zalman Fan Mate) I had sitting around and was able to get it at a level that keeps it cool but still remain fairly quiet. I did have to use a 3 pin to...
View ArticleRe: hi need some help
When you say update the system, do you mean you updated Windows, or did you by any chance do a BIOS update, or was it a hardware upgrade? What about the light in front of the computer? (rather than...
View ArticleRe: hi need some help
andrea825hi everyone, I have a dell dimension 2400 and some how it stoped going on, all I did was update the system and sents I didi that I can not get it to work,i have tryed new powersplay and new...
View ArticleRe: hi need some help
hi the green light stays on it dose not blank, the oange light stays on to it dose not blank, I have tryed new hard drive still dose not work tryed new ram still dose not work,, there., and there is...
View ArticleDell XPS 8700 windows 8 crapped out.
Hey everyone. Got the xps 8700 yesterday. Today, it took a crap it looks like.I have a old dell with XP. I partitioned the new computers HD and cloned the XP into the new computers HD. I played...
View ArticleRe: Studio XPS 8000 - How to Factory Image Restore from RECOVERY Partition
Ah, bummer. Why is that? I would figure cloning would copy all the partitions and files to the new drive and work the same.I requested the discs from Dell. Thank you much for your help!
View ArticleInspiron 537s usb ports stay live in sleep mode
Hello,I have a Dell Inspiron 537s with windows 7. I also have a new usb LCD wand type keyboard light which I really like. The problem is, the usb port I plugged the cord into won't go off in sleep mode...
View ArticleCan't restore Inspiration 560 to factory setting
Hi,I'm trying to restore my inspiration 560 to factory setting, but going to menu pressing F8 when booting PC and choose Repair My Computer doesn't give me any option to restore... just starting...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8700 windows 8 crapped out.
Hi Ian.Paul,Welcome to the community.Kindly post the screenshot again as this one is not visible to us. Also, let us know if you have dual boot with XP and Windows 8.Please provide us with the...
View ArticleRe: hi need some help
I did what you askec and I thiank the bard is dead becousc no mater what I do noting works works.
View ArticleRe: hi need some help
.andrea825Sorry to that.Replacement motherboards are available, but they are used.Bev.
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