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• Unwanted startup programs/applications

  If I use msconfig to remove startup programs unwanted, that will allow me to also remove the applications that are launched at startup, because they are in the Group of network policy?

  Group Policy in part controls what users can or not do on a computer system.

  In most cases, if you are an administrator then you are 'the' group of all features to set up xp.

  So basically, if group policy is set up correctly, then you should be able to disable the startup via msconfig.

  Also, keep in mind that startup programs is not the only area that can cause starting problems.

  Look under the Services tab in Msconfig, and then click on / activate the option 'hide' and look at services of third parties who are also registered at startup as well.

  Incidentally, you might want to doodle on the paper that you disabled so you can back up the track, just in case your plans don't go quite right.

• identify and eliminate unwanted startup programs

  How can I determine if the programs that run at startup can be eliminated to improve performance? (win XP pro)

  To identify what loads when you start using Autoruns (freeware of)
  (Microsoft).

  http://www.Microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx

  With Autoruns, you can deselect an item, which turns off to
  Start, or you can click with the right button on an item, then remove it. If you
  Uncheck youcan recheck to re - activate the element. It is much safer
  approach than the registry change and better than using msconfig...
  Another useful feature of the program is that you can right click a
  element and select search online to get information about the element
  selected.
  Hope this helps, Gerry Cornell

• DELL INSPIRON N5050 STARTUP FAILURE WITH CODE STATUS 0XC000000F

  Turn on the laptop, pass the dell logo. Then, it goes into a strange screen:

  Windows Boot Manager

  Windows could not start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. to solve the problem:

  1. Insert your windows installation disc, and then restart your computer.

  2. choose your language settings, and then click "next".

  3. click on "repair your computer".

  If you do not have the disk, contact your computer manufacture or to help system administrator

  status: 0xc000000f

  Info: the boot selection failed because a required device is accessible.

  I tried every option after I pressed F2, F8 and F12. It does not work, all find themselves with the sameinformation.

  I have a very important project in my laptop. I need my system to the top ASAP.is it a simple solution for this problem. My guess is that I need an insta

  set disk from dell and I think that it does not guarantee recovery. I don't know how much it will cost to get the laptop disc.my is just out of warranty(5/1/2013). I asked once for a dell installation disk when it is still under warranty, but dell never give to me.it is too disappointed. Someone here can help me with this question or make me a free as soon as POSSIBLE installation disc. If dell is unable to solve this problem, I swear to God, I will not buy any dell product.

  Hi jessonchien

  I suggest to check the system into safe mode with networking, follow the listed below as follows:

  • Restart the computer.
  • Press on during startup until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears.
  • Press with networking Safe Mode is highlighted, and press .

  In the issue persist in safe mode so would run you dell diagnostics running on the system, press to the initial Dell logo screen, then select Diagnostics from the boot menu.

  You can ask to drive the operating system from the link below:

  http://Dell.to/XBcVDN

  Answer please if you have any other questions.

  Thank you & best regards
  Prateek K
  #iworkfordell

  For easy access to the drivers, manuals and updates, please visit our Support Site .

• 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

• The computer hangs after connecting first time. Dell Support Center will not stop running. Windows has blocked some startup programs.

  Last week, I used Ad-Aware, Spybot and malware to scan my computer.  They found several things, but my problems are now: computer falls down after a time of connection the first only.  The center of Support Dell continues to operate for a few minutes, I just cancel now.  "Windows has blocked some startup programs" keeps popping up in the lower left corner.  I uninstalled Spybot but do I have to uninstall the other 2?  During these changes last week, I changed too Trend-Micro (which was nothing capture) to the free version of AVG.  Help, please.  Muzictchr

  Last week, I used Ad-Aware, Spybot and malware to scan my computer.  They found several things, but my problems are now: computer falls down after a time of connection the first only.  The center of Support Dell continues to operate for a few minutes, I just cancel now.  "Windows has blocked some startup programs" keeps popping up in the lower left corner.  I uninstalled Spybot but do I have to uninstall the other 2?  During these changes last week, I changed too Trend-Micro (which was nothing capture) to the free version of AVG.  Help, please.  Muzictchr

  Hey muzictchr

  did you completely remove micro trend in your system

  You can use an installed antivirus or conflicts occur

  Use the tool to uninstall micro trend from the link below to remove all vestiges of what it may be the cause of conflicts with avg

  http://eSupport.trendmicro.com/1/How-do-I-remove-old-or-new-versions-of-trend-micro-products-in-my-comp.aspx

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• I get the msg, "another installation is in progress" whenever I try to install/uninstall a program from windows vista 32 - bit Dell Inspiron. How can I fix it?

  Hello

  My Dell Inspiron E1505, running Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit has had problems lately with the download and installation of windows programs. I close, instead, it will give me msg, "do not turn off or unplug your machine... installation of updates x n updated but that light up as long I have either." He can even take days. When I want to install a program or uninstall, it will bring out the msg, "another installation is in progress waiting until one finishes." I couldn't even run the windows Upgrade Advisor seven for the same reason.

  There, can anyone help?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Please go to the Microsoft Community Forums.
  Description of the question, we understand that you get an error when installing and uninstalling the programs.
  Let us move forward and help the issue.
   
  What program are you trying to install or uninstall?
   
  Here are some links that you can follow to resolve the problem:

  For issues related to Windows updates

  Check out the link and follow the steps in the article:

  Error: Failed to setup of the Windows updates. Restoration of the changes. Do not turn off your computer when you try to install Windows updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

   

  For problems with installing and uninstalling programs

  Check out the link:

  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

   

  Hope this solves the problem. If the problem persists, you can write to us and we will be happy to help you further.

• Dell inspiron E1505 with Windows Vista system restore to factory setting led by mistake. The operating system version is incompatible with Startup Repair tool

  I tried to restore my Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop to the factory setting.  I pressed F8 then selected repair and then Dell Factory Image Restore.  Used to format hard drive.  He formatted the hard drive and then he restored the system.  Suddenly, a small window pops up without any details, but saying "error".  I restarted the laptop, it entered into Startup Repair mode.  But even once showed error "operating system version is incompatible with startup repair".  I don't have my windows CD/DVD.  Although the windows sticker is still on the laptop.  Please advise me how to install the system on the laptop so I can use the same.  Please note that I am in Gurgaon (India).

  Thank you

  Hello

  Because the computer is located in a no start situation and you don't have the installation disc, it is best to contact the manufacturer for assistance.

• I have a Dell Inspiron 1525, I deleted all the temp, %temp% files and emptied my Recycle Bin and now no program is running, they're going to crash just when open, help me please

  I have a Dell Inspiron 1525, I deleted all the temp, %temp% files and emptied my Recycle Bin and now no program is running, they're going to crash just when open, help me please :(

  Hello

  try a restore of the system before this happened

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  If necessary do in safe mode

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

• (Redirected) Dell Inspiron n5050 corei3 4 beep at startup:)

  Hello everyone, yesterday I started my laptop and there gives me a black screen at startup. After 1 minute, my laptop 4 beeps and then stops. After 2 seconds my laptop beep again 4 times and again.again.

  I'm really sad this.can someone please help me to fix it?

  My Spec:

  Dell Inspiron Corei3 n5050

  4 GB OF RAM

  500GB hard drive

  Intel hd 3000 graphics

  Windows 10 Pro operating system

  I also try to fix it, but nothing can do to fixed it:)

  Please help me?

  Hi ali.bassam74,

  If you please repost in the forum software and operating system Windows 10 for assistance.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/f/4997?DGC=SM&CID=266884&lid=5564295

• I have first items 13, recently installed on a new laptop of Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series. The program works very well. However, when I have access to the program, I get a message that there is an update available, 13.1. I let you go ahead and do the upda

  I have first items 13, recently installed on a new laptop of Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series. The program works very well. However, when I have access to the program, I get a message that there is an update available, 13.1. I let him go ahead and do the update before using the program. It only updated, then restarts first elements 13. As soon as the program loads, I again get the message that 13.1 update is available. How to stop the happy ground?

  RTA,

  Thank you very much for your answers. As you suggest, I went to the help/updates and found that 3 points were scored update, Manager, 13 Photoshop and first elements 13 elements. On a hunch, instead uncheck one of them, I thought I'd see what would happen to let update all 3. It took a while, but, long story short, stopped the happy Vangogh and everything seems fine. Thank you for your messages, much appreciated.    Walt Maken

• 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).

  ----------------------------------------------------

  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

  ==========================================

  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.

• Dell Inspiron 531 is not communicating with the Dell AIO 926 Photo printer.

  Dell Inspiron 531 is not communicating with the Dell AIO 926 Photo printer.  Maintains documents in the print queue and print them when the computer is restarted.  In addition, the computer does not recognize my Promaster digital converter when I plug it into a port.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forum, please be assured that we would do our best to help you.

  Please answer the following questions that would help us provide a better solution.

  What version of Windows are you using?

  Try to follow the steps and check:

  Step 1:

  Visit the link following if you are using Windows 7.

  Printer in Windows problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

  If you are using Windows Vista, see the steps mentioned in the link.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-printer-problems

  Try the steps from the link following if you are using Windows XP.

  Resources for the resolution of the printer in Windows XP problems

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308028

  Step 2:

  Try to activate the devices associated with the Dell printer and disable the rest by performing the clean boot, once done try to print.

  You can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 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. The following article explains how to solve problems in Windows Vista or Windows 7 by performing a clean boot:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Put the normal computer as mentioned in step 7 of section.

  Step 3:

  About the issue with Promaster digital converter try to connect to another USB device or run the fixit and check:

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Please feel free to respond if you have any other questions, we would be happy to help.

• USB ports for laptop Dell Inspiron recognize devices under Vista

  Hello.  I'm having a problem with the USB ports on my computer.  It's a laptop Dell Inspiron with Windows Vista.  From one day to the next the USB ports stopped recognizing any material.  I tried the system recovery and restart the computer, but it does not work.  The USB ports will not recognize anything I plug into them.  Help, please!

  Hello

  This could be a hardware problem and you would need support from a real computer store
  (not the leeks and the glances at a BestBuy or other BigBox store) or Support of Dell.

  Verify / Setup (BIOS/CMOS) often F2 settings when you start then look at the screen - make sure that USB is
  permit.

  Check with Support Dell, online resources and 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/
  --------------------

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  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

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  -----------------------------------------------

  Then lets refresh the USB stack

  Control Panel - right CLICK on EVERYTHING - Serial USB controllers - Device Manager and UNINSTALL
  all except the category itself - REBOOT - it refreshes the drive and battery USB

  This KB shows XP how to and the method of Vista is identical
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310575

  ----------------------------------------------

  If necessary try these two:

  Tips for solving problems of USB devices - and a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/c39bd203-f729-47a4-8351-83291e13c8a81033.mspx#EGB

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - Mr. Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• DELL INSPIRON N4010 WEBCAM QUESTIONS: PLEASE HELP... DELL CUSTOMER... AND ANYONE WHO HAS KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MY PROBLEMS...

  I have a Dell Inspiron N4010. Configuration: 1st generation i5 processor with windows 7 home basic 64-bit.

  3 months after the purchase of my laptop, I have updated my Dell webcam central through the applications update service... Shortly after the update, my integrated webcam has started to show problems.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM:

  Shortly after the update of my installed factory Dell webcam central, my integrated webcam has begun to show the problem. webcam was able to start with any application such as Skype or dell central webcam himself. Instead, webcam LED flashes for flicker of a second, and then goes away without any streaming video.  Trying to open it, an error message is displayed: "your webcam can be used by another application. Close the application to launch streaming video".» Initially, the problem was temporary, that is occasionally the webcam began video streaming without any problem, but as the time passed, webcam stopped working almost completely.

  TRIED SOLUTIONS:

  I tried all the solutions mentioned below:

  • I uninstalled the Dell webcam software and reinstalled with the version installed in the factory, supplied on CD with laptop. Uninstalled the webcam via the Device Manager and reinstalled, but without success.
  • I heard that there is a conflict between the Dell face recognition software and dell webcam central. So, I uninstalled the dell face recognition software. After that, the webcam worked for a few days, and there still rebooted problem.
  • I went through various forums online, dell community, customer service, etc. and everything suggested tried but without success. I heard several times that this is not a hardware fault but driver error. Even in a few forums, its says that Creative Technology Limited have not been able to supply webcam drivers compatible with windows 7 64-bit.
  • I even did factory restore my laptop twice, but could not do my webcam works.
  • Then, I decided to format my system and installed windows7 again with the disc that came with my laptop. During this process, I have kept the recovery drive and the untouched OEM disk untouched. I have reinstalled all the drivers in such order as advised by Dell. Despite puts everything in order, I couldn't do my built-in webcam work. More... now I can't even access the Dell factory restore option despite the fact that my recovery disk is intact and it is to have all the files into it!
  • I tried the utility dell online Diagnostics. He could not detect any error webcam!
  • Few days back, I used the dell startup screen diagnostic utility and scanned the built-in webcam to find errors, and my webcam failed in all tests! Here are the screenshots of the tests:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  I GUESS I GAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION THAT CAN HELP TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM WITH MY DELL INTEGRATED WEBCAM... I ASKED DELL CUSTOMER SERVICE TO HELP ME SOLVE MY PROBLEM OF WEBCAM... AND ALSO THE FACTORY RESTORE INACCESSIBILITY PROBLEM... PLEASE HELP ME...

  AFTER AN ENTIRE WEEK OF UNINSTALLING - REINSTALLING VARIOUS DRIVERS & SOFTWARE FOUND IN THESE FORUMS, SUGGESTIONS INCLUDING REINSTALLING WINDOWS FROM DELL DATA SECURE BACKUP.  THIS IS WHAT I LEARNED.

  My problem was. No supported webcam not connected when I ran dell webcam central. No program could access the webcam. Device Manager showed SPECIFIC DEVICE. Camera suddenly stopped working! I had a little more hair when this problem started.

  I have Inspiron N4010 windows 7 Home premium. Are the drivers for the webcam in windows 7, there is no separate drivers available anywhere. with the exception of some XPS models.

  A post in these forums suggests to abolish the plastic around the display bezel. It's simple. Just carefully go around and remove. It is clipped without screws on my system. This gives access to the webcam hardware. I got dell webcam central on-board. (showing no supported webcam connected!). Gently, I tried to disconnect the connector of the webcam. My intention was to disconnect and reconnect. I barely touched and the fire came and windows immediately started to install device drivers. A beep and an icon in the notification bar popped up. A few minutes, I saw my beautiful mug on the screen to my absolute delight.

  Guys, if you have a problem where Device Manager does not recognize your webcam for most probably, this is a hardware problem. The small rectangular plate on which is mounted the webcam is not properly secured by DEll. It is a DESIGN PROBLEM. The Board is located in place on two small round plastic holders without any screws. It can move easily. The bezel plastic when it is installed itself that holds it in place, but not very effective. When you open and close the lid of the screen, especially if you are taking in the middle where the camera you finally loose connector. That's why some messages will tell you what they camera has stopped working suddenly and then started working by himself all of a sudden. When I put the bezel plastic, it snaps into place, I was able to move the camera, and it stopped working again. A little gentle jiggle got running again and its been since.

  It does not matter what version of central webcam you have in windows 7. It runs on windows Vista service pack 2 compatibility mode. (Find WEBCAMDELL2. EXE file under programs x 86-dellwebcam-dellwebcam Central-dell webcam central. Right-click on the file name. Select Properties. Select the Compatibility tab and run this program in compatibility select windows vista service pack 2).

  If in your case even though there might be a software problem. always try this simple 2 minute solution b4 safe spending frustrating days find the drivers and software. Hope this post helps someone. May work on other systems too! Good luck! and thank you to the guy who led me down this path and misery!