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• How to re - install Vista on my Dell Inspiron 530 desktop computer.

  Re install Vista

  How to re - install Vista on my Dell Inspiron 530 desktop computer. I still have my original boot disks. ?

  Hello

  Reinstalling Vista Dell with disks:

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&CS=19&l=en&s=DHS&docid=DSN_339949&isLegacy=true

  Dell Vista reinstallation without disks (IF you have a recovery partition):

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

  See you soon.

• I have Microsoft vista, a dell inspiron 530 desktop computer and need to remove the specific .dll files from the registry which are files of Trojan horses. How can I do this?

  I found some information online to open my computer in safe mode, type regedit in the start menu and then double-click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet n to locate and eliminate the malware file name. Everything was fine until the part of filename to locate because no file name appeared

  Hello

  Unless you know exactly what you do, in any case you are to change your registry database.

  This can make your operating system unusable.

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  And here's how to go in Safe Mode options; Select safe mode with networking from the list of options:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  See you soon.

• What's Dell Dimension 2400 desktop computer capable of capturing a wireless signal? Should this function be switched?

  Dell dimension 2400 desktop computer was plugged into the wireless router we have. We got a new computer and moved the old desktop (Dell 2400) in another room. It is not picking up, or even searching for a wireless signal. She still has this ability? How can we it give this ability?

  The Dimension 2400 is not normally a built-in wireless networking capability.  To view, go to the Control Panel > Classic view > System > hardware > Device Manager and double-click network adapters .

  If that doesn't show wireless network card, you can add it by buying a USB wireless network adapter or a Wireless PCI adapter card .

• Problems to reformat my Dell XPS 710 desktop computer.

  I have a Dell XPS 710 desktop computer and I'm trying to reformat my computer. I tried pressing F8 at startup and do a repair, and I get an error Unmountable_boot. If I start the computer and press F12, the hard drive does not work with my drive. Is there another way possible I can reformat my computer? I'm running Vista on this machine.

  Hello

  1 - is the computer come pre-installed with the Windows Vista operating system?

  2. do you have a re-setup for the Windows Vista operating system disk?

  3. do you have external hard drives connected to the computer?

  Method 1:

  The error indicates that the hard drive has failed. I suggest you to remove or top-sheet all external hard drives except the one in which the operating system is installed and check if the problem persists.

  Method 2:

  If you have the Windows installation disc, I suggest to fix the computer using the disk and check if it works.

  Reference:

  What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

  Method 3:

  If the computer came pre-installed with the Windows operating system, see the link to contact Dell support.

  http://support.Dell.com/

  I also suggest you check with Dell if they have any hard drive diagnostic tool that could help the issue.

  Let us know if it helps.

• A good casual work 2 of RAM to a Dell XPS 410 desktop computer

  I need to get more RAM for my computer. As I said: 2 GB, Dell XPS 410 desktop computer. I currently have 1 Gig. Any suggestions? I am really concerned about compatibility. THX.

  
  

• Dell Inspiron 3000-3647 small desktop computer

  I'm a nubie. Can anyone tell me if the computer Dell Inspiron 3000-3647 vertical Tower, can be used (safely) in flat and horizontal - position without damage to one of the pieces (certainly) mobile--(disque DUR, lecteur DVD, VENTILATEURS, etc..)? Thank you

  H.J.G.

  Yes, it can.

  Bev.

• Minecraft will be played on the Inspiron 3000 desktop computer?

  I need to update my computer for other reasons, but want to make sure that the office which works perfectly for my app will work also for my 9yo son playing Minecraft.
  Is it possible to improve and replace the graphics card in this model? Thank you!

  Missbeckett

  I need to update my computer for other reasons, but want to make sure that the office which works perfectly for my app will work also for my 9yo son playing Minecraft.
  Is it possible to improve and replace the graphics card in this model? Thank you!

  Missbeckett
       
  You have the Inspiron Desktop 3000 Series Mini Tower 3847, or Inspiron 3000 series small office 3647.
        
  Yes, the two above support a PCIe x 16 discrete graphics card, but the Inspiron Desktop 3000 Series Mini Tower 3847, is the best model for the upgrade, because of the limitations of computer small desktop chassis.
      
  Bev.

• Dell Inspiron 560MT desktop shows as laptop in devices and printers.

  Original title: My Dell Inspiron 560MT Office presents itself as the laptop & is now described as a laptop in the devices & printers after installing Microsoft updates.

  I did a back to factory reinstall on my windows 7 destop & the appropriate icon on the desktop & description appeared in the devices & Printers: he has been described as a Dell Inspiron (I think or something like).
  After searching & install microsoft updates the desktop icon ichanged to an icon of the laptop & my PC has been described as a laptop.

  I downloaded the Microsoft Mr Fixit 50527 listed on this site (see below) for this problem. My icon briefly changed back to a desktop computer - I don't know if the text changed cell phone on the desk, as the icon returned to be very quickly - new: a laptop so I couldn't verify this.

  Same question here.

  Resolved with this patch microsoft form http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2403006 it changes the realistic icon and a good device

  It happened again - the icon changed to return a laptop icon & I am looking for more information, but some things seemed quite complicated.

  In any case, I wondered what would happen if I unchecked "replace generic icons & then Microsoft has set as the fix has worked before, but only very briefly for a few seconds before changing to the wrong laptop icon.»

  So I just did--
  A click with the right button on the laptop icon
  Clicked on the device (from the list who came)
  Click "replace generic icons.
  Then I did another Microsoft fix (I mentioned previously on this post) & it seems to have WORKED.

  It now shows the correct icon (an office) & information
  Reference of the manufacturer Dell Inc.
  The Inspiron 560 model.
  Model number 0.
  Categories office computer.
  Description not available.

• Dell inspiron n5010 laptop computer running XP, when I try to open my software programs including Internet Explorer, they hang and Manager tasks indicates "not responding".

  I have a dell inspiron n5010 laptop and when I try to open my software programs, including Internet Explorer / Outlook Express they partially open but not completely open and just hang out there. When I go to the Task Manager, I get a message 'not answer' for the program. I then started the pc using F12 and got the error OFOO C. 133 talked to Dell and they tell me that it is a Windows 7 problem. Can someone help me with this issue please!

  Separated from the:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-files/Inspiron-15-XP-laptop-getting-error-code-0f00133c/fd3d76ad-Ca4a-4830-9ef1-17ccb9a7d9f4

  Hello

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  Method 1:

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you put the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See the link below to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  Method 2:

  You can also try the steps of troubleshooting provided in the link below to fix the problem.

  Computer stops responding with a black screen when you start Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314503

• Dell Inspiron 17R laptop computer stand

  Help!  I have trouble finding a laptop computer support who will properly hold my Dell Inspiron 17R, especially at the front.  Recommendations, please?  I would be * extremely * grateful.

  There are different types of laptop stands. As you can see on this Ebay page.

  http://www.eBay.com/Sch/i.html?_FROM=R40&_trksid=p2060778.M570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlaptop+stand.TRS0&_nkw=laptop+stand&_sacat=0

  I looked for cooling stands for a portable 18 inches. They have a fan that helps keep the laptop cooler. I think it's closer to what you are looking for. If you do not want the fan on you don't have to plug.

  http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=laptop+stand+with+fan&_osacat=31530&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xlaptop+stand+with+fan+for+18+inch.TRS0&_nkw=laptop+stand+with+fan+for+18+inch&_sacat=31530

• Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop computer. Connected battery does not support. Can I use the adapter of a computer Dell Inspiron 630 M laptop?

  In the last 2 days I had a problem as indicated in the title of this post. The fault corrected itself 3 times, but still, it's back to "plugged in, not load.» I use the laptop (Windows Vista Home Premium; 32-bit) on the card without problem, I assume that the card itself is not defective.

  I also have a Dell Inspiron 630 M laptop running Windows 7.  Can I use this card with the laptop of Vista, without causing damage to the Vista?  If it is safe to do so, and begins to charge the battery on Vista, this would indicate that the Vista adapter/charger has a kind of fault.

  Hoping someone can give me some advice. Thank you.

  Could be - or it could be the power supply.  See if the other card gives a link more solid.  If so, this is the plug of the adapter.  If it isn't, the decision-making within the system.

• Form factor of the graphics cards that work with the Dell Optiplex 760 desktop computer?

  Hello

  So I recently got this Dell OptiPlex 760 desktop form factor that I really like and I would get a video card for it.

  It's the desktop form factor. The second largest next to the mini tower. There a 240W (or 250?) food I don't want to change. I would like a GPU that works with a supply of 240 w.

  I wish it were less than 60 dollars. I do some light games (Minecraft) and want to join a substantial amount of FPS with this game. Suggestions of the card?

  I'll give you more information.

  It fits into all THE MODELS except the USFF because USFF has no slots.  You will need to remove the flange size and use the version of low profile.

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  Maximum power allowed is 25W on low profile units.

  It is also why they Print 25W max on the 16 X video slot.

  Radeon HD 2400 XT 25 W TDP

  

  

  Here are valid Dell Low Profile PCI - e 16 X for this chassis - video cards

  XX347 ATI Radeon HD2400 Pro 256 MB, DVI - I, TV out
  YP477 ATI Radeon HD2400 Pro 256 MB, DVI - I, TV out
  CP309 ATI Radeon HD2400 XT, 256 MB, DMS-59, TV out
  XX355 ATI Radeon HD2400 XT, 256 MB, DMS-59, TV out

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• When I get out of my Dell Inspiron inactive my computer hangs

  Original title: computer hangs

  When I leave my Inspiron 1525 idle for an hour or two, the screen freezes and I have to turn off the computer and restart via safe mode.  It is a new show lasts for 2 weeks. I ran various Dell and Microsoft updates and anti-virus programs, but nothing seems to work. I use both Windows Security Essentials and Avast Antivirus. In addition, if I run a screensaver, it lights up but the screen remains and saver runs over him. Help me please.

  Hello

  Use Avast or MSE, but not both, uninstall one. Even the remains of a 2nd major anti-
  the virus that is not currently running or poorly uninstalled can cause problems.

  Check with Dell Support, their drivers and documentation online and ask in the Dell
  Forums for known issues.

  Dell support
  http://support.Dell.com/

  Dell support drivers - product manual & warranty Info (left side) - and much more
  http://support.Dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=DHS

  Dell forums
  http://en.community.Dell.com/forums/
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  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

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  Follow these steps:

  Try these to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or
  Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Use advanced tools to solve performance problems in Windows 7
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/6152/use-advanced-tools-to-troubleshoot-performance-problems-in-Windows-7/

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/GP/slow_windows_performance?p=1

  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to change, add or remove startup programs in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Think about it an absolute must - manually update your drivers.

  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  Installation and update of drivers under Windows 7 (updated drivers manually using the methods above
  It is preferable to ensure that the latest drivers from the manufacturer of system and device manufacturers are located)
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
  programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
  first.

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us

  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  I hope this helps.

• Purchase of the small desktop computer with Win10 and Off365, a failure...

  Hi, I bought mid-February a 3252 Dell which is part of the range smaller slim. He had 10 Windows and Office 365 top when I got it. I had all sorts of problems with it, and Microsoft technicians finally told me that there is a conflict between these two programs. So I have to continue to use my old computer, Dell Dual Core w/Windows Vista until he actually dies, or get one with Windows 8 on it. Can you give me any advice, as I only found it offers Dell on those who only Win7. My current computer is 8 years old, too old to rehabilitate. Thanks for your suggestions. Judy Hendrix

  Hi jdth.hndrx,

  Have you tried to make this post in our Windows 10 forum to see if anyone can suggest a solution for this?

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/f/4997