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• Dell Inspiron 531 s video card update solved... / you can get a video card cheap low profile

  I bought a graphics card for my inspiton 531 s and since it's a slim pc, that it wouldn't fit. I looked online and found I needed a video card 'low profile' and most of the people said that you can not find a good. They are wrong. I found a low profile of Galaxy Nvidia GE force 8900 GT. He had the 512 ramn and the gddr3 or something else, it's the only decent one I could find. Thought I would help some people out by posting this so they never upgarde their skinny 531... Here it is...

  Galaxy 96GFF6VIFCXX GeForce 9600 GT 512 MB GDDR3 of 256 - bit PCI Express 2.0 x 16 SLI supported Low Profile graphics card

  
  

• A Dell Inspiron 531 computer will be compatible with Windows 7? Conflicting information between sources.

  I looked on these contradictory information, and here's what I found... I'm still not sure about that.
  I found information about this Dell Inspiron 531 computergoing to be compatible with Windows 7 on the site of Microsoft and in the control panel of that computer system information.
   
  But then I found more information on the Dell website that indicates otherwise.
   
  Please follow me closely here, it took some time to compile this info.
   
  Allows first eliminate what would be the simplest solution I already tried, that would be the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor" located at this address: http://Windows.Microsoft.com/UpgradeAdvisor
   
  On this Web page, there is a small program to download and install that is supposed to tell me if this computer is compatible with Windows 7 in processor speed, RAM, graphics card, etc. and devices, automatically... Unfortunately, it does not work... I installed it and it stopped with the message: "Windows 7 advisor stopped working" so that program and this option is unnecessary.
   
  So to see the Web page at this address:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/system-requirements 
   
  It is the "Windows 7 system requirements" list of information... it shows that I need at least a 1 GHZ processor or faster, 32-bit... This Inspiron 531 has a 2 GHZ processor and is 32-bit. This page is says I need 1 GB of RAM... it has 1 GB of RAM. It says I need 16 GB of available disk space, it has a C 138 GB primary hard drive which will be deleted when Windows 7 is ready to be installed. And he said that I need a"Graphics card DirectX 9 (with WDDM1.0 or higher driver)" ... the last part in parentheses is the only part that I'm not sure, but my system via the control panel information shows most of this information as being adequate.
   
  Go to this URL: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/inspd531/en/OM/appendix.htm#wp1149549 to see the Dell Inspiron 531 annex page online and click on the link above titled, 'Specifications' or just scroll to see... there in the category 4th down titled 'Video', it shows the "video integrated Nvidia (DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.9 Graphics Processing Unit) '. This seems to correspond to the above listed"DirectX 9" info page "Windows 7 system requirements".
     
  But then there are 2 pages Web of Dell, which indicate that this Dell Inspiron 531 is only supported by Windows Vista and Windows XP... see this URL for this Web page... http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/osmatrix/index?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs& ~ ck = mn  
   
  This is another contradictory Dell Web page at the URL:http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&docid=360683&journalid=910DD2FE57EB5496E040AC0A64E9331A#Issue0_1
   
  It shows, once you scroll down just a bit, a list of the current Dell computers that can support Windows 7... the Inspiron 531 is not on this list.
  This list excludes the Inspiron 531, but it then says' does not have a computer on these lists? Click here to shop for a new Dell! » .. .bad grammar side, this line that I'm pointing out may just be trying to sell me a new Dell computer, if I actually need or not Dell
  !
   
  And finally my info the computer from the control panel shows aprocessor 2 GHZ, 1 GB of RAM or 958 MB anyway and the 32 bit OS.
   
  And Yes, I ran the built-in diagnostic test Dell PSA on this computer and when it tests the sound card and the speakers, he plays the song a bit in each channel and then on both channels, so I know that the material is good on this computer.
  I know it's a lot to go through... it took me a while to compile this info, and I sent a version of this letter with screenshots and other MS Tech in India who I worked with for a month on the phone and email to correct a problem of 'no sound' that simply cannot be beat.
  But I'm trying to make sure before I do a clean install of Windows 7, when the disc arrives here, I don't clean it hard drive alone to experience Windows 7 does not work on this machine.
  Actually, I'm a Mac user and I don't have much trouble in those... Just trying to fix the computer of my mother for it, and now it seems that trying to install Windows 7 is the only way to get the sound back so that my mom can enjoy some music again.
  I never thought that I would like to know as well on the PC troubleshooting I've learned in the last month, but I don't like, and there is still no sound on this computer and everything has been tried... I made a collage of a hundred different error messages from Windows that I think I'll put it up for bid on ebay... I just want to go home to my trusty Macs.
   
  Please give me your comments... I would of course welcome.
  Thank you
  NuMetro

  I am happy that you have it installed, but you have sound?

  I was too surprised when Windows 7 to install all my drivers in device for me!

  The video driver that it wanted to install was even later that of Nvidia. Also, it does not have the driver Physx I needed, so I had to install one myself. The other driver, that he has not installed was the pilot for the X - Fi card. He did install my motherboard if chipset drivers, but I turned around and installed ones that came with my motherboard.

  Windows 7 does a better job to settle on earlier versions of Windows, but do not watch install what he wants to make sure that it does not have something that you don't want. He came along and updated my video driver again, but when that happens, it installs just the driver itself and not the driver Physx and my video control panel. Now when he talks about video drivers, I just go to Nvidia and download the full set.

  You have the option in there for Windows Update to select which updates you want to allow. I would have put to allow you to decide which ones you want and do not let do it on his own.

  I'm glad you're a happy camper! I do not see where you come with Vista, I jumped on this operating system completely because of the horror stories I've heard.

• Cannot find or download video drivers for Inspiron 531

  Hi guys

  System:

  • Inspiron 531
  • AMD Athlon Dual Core 6000 + 3.01 GHz
  • Windows Vista 32-bit SP2
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

  Earlier, the display on two monitors connected to my Inspiron (Dell 24 "& Dell 22") deleted and enter Power Saving mode.

  Both screens are also connected to my XPS 8300 and they work very well with this system. I also checked the two cables and they work too.

  The monitors are usually connected to my Inspiron like this:

  • The 24 "monitor is connected to my Inspiron with a DVI - D to DVI - D cable
  • The 22 "monitor is connected through a DVI - D to VGA cable (the slot of DVI - D on the PC to the monitor VGA slot)

  However, if I run live of the Inspiron, its connected monitor VGA slot to works fine.

  The display shows a screen of information who advised me to click OK to complete the installation of the "new" NVIDIA software I have automatic updates turned off and I certainly did not begin any procedure update.

  Anyway, I clicked 'OK' and reconnected the monitors as normal to think everything would be ok, but they still do not work.

  I had a problem not long after I got this PC when I updated the video drivers from NVIDIA direct - I could run basically only to screen at resolution 800 x 600. I contacted the Support technique Dell and they said, it would be best to always get the updates driver directly from Dell. I did this and the problem was solved.

  I tried to find the relevant video drivers on the Dell site, but for some reason any my Inspiron no longer appears on my record details, only my most recent XPS. I tried to re - register, but I keep saying that my Service tag is no longer supported. I found anywhere else on this site where I can download the appropriate drivers.

  So I'm stuck - ideally I want to download the drivers for my dual monitor Setup works as it was before. I tried to do a system restore, but I don't know if it will work. In fact, I cling to the wide trying anything in case I find myself accidentally disabling VGA, power supply, so I won't be able to do anything with my system.

  Why Dell make life so difficult for someone who has purchased a product from them once his warrany has expired?

  Thanks for any help.

  What happens if you start in Mode safe?  -Restart, and then press F8 before Windows starts to load and choose Safe Mode from the menu.

  Assume correctly that it is an add-in PCI-e graphics card? A map is not... ??

  You can try this:

  1. Power off, unplug
  2. Press / hold the power button for about 15 sec.
  3. Carefully reinstall the video card in its niche.
  4. Then remove the battery from motherboard and the power button press / hold again to ~ 30 sec
  5. Reinstall the battery (right-side-to the top) and see if it works now

  NOTE: It may be a good idea to open BIOS setup (reboot and press F2) before trying the above. Copy down all the settings of the BIOS because the battery will reset the BIOS default settings. After reinstalling the battery, restart and press F2 and confirm that the settings match what you noted. Be sure to save changes before exiting the Setup program.

• Dell Inspiron 531 s / Windows Vista do not have fast internet speeds with 4G LTE Verizon

  I have a Dell Inspiron 531 s running Vista.  It connects to a Verizon 4 G LTE MiFi hotspot, but the speed is very slow according to speedtest.net.  I connect my

  Averetec 3270 / Windows XP laptop to same hotspot and get faster speeds like many, I am supposed to.  Any ideas?

  Hello

  1 have had any changes made on the computer before the show?

  2. what browser you use on the computer?

  I suggest you to return the item and check if it helps:

  Why is my Internet connection so slow?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-is-my-Internet-connection-so-slow

  See also:

  Internet Explorer connection settings: recommended links

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Internet-Explorer-connections-settings-recommended-links

• Is my Dell Inspiron 531 Vista Home Basic s capable of an upgrade to Windows 7?

  Is my Dell Inspiron 531 Vista Home Basic s capable of an upgrade to Windows 7?

  Hello

  I'm sorry, but your Dell Inspiron 531 s is NOT able to be upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista and with Windows 7 installed and working properly.

  As you can read on this link of Dell, Dell did NOT write Windows 7 drivers for your model computer.

  http://www.Dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19

  Under 'refine your results' > 'Operating System' > click the operating system dropdown > NO Windows 7 drivers available

  Without the correct Windows 7 hardware drivers to use, you're wasting your time and most importantly, your money.

  See you soon.

• THE CALICO CAT WINDOWS DESKTOP BACKROUND WILL BE WORK ON A VISTA ULTIMATE 32-BIT WINDOWS AND ANY SERVICE PACKS DELL INSPIRON 531?

  I have a Dell Inspiron 531 in the House. It's Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit without service pack. Can I download wallpaper cat Calico of Windows (r) and set it as background?

  Sincerely,.

  Numbuh3wearsabutterflycoutume

  PS I went on the site of Microsoft Windows to download, but I cancelled.

  Although the calico at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/personalize/wallpaper-desktop-background cat is technically for Windows7, I don't see that this will not work on your system (since it is, after all, just an image).  Go ahead and try it.  I don't think that you will have problems with the issue of the service pack with just a background image.  If it does not or you cannot configure it to your liking, then maybe it does not match with the theme you are using (but which is not likely or must have its size adjusted before putting the context).  But I suspect that it will work fine.

  I hope this helps (and BTW, I LOVE the photo since I am a person cat myself).

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• MY DELL INSPIRON 531 AKA WINDOWS 32-BIT VISTA WITH NO SERVICE PACKS BASE SCORE IS 3.0!

  My computer has a low base score. It is the 3.0. My computer is Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. It's on a Dell Inspiron 531 and 32-bit. It has no service pack. It is also 3.0 is shown in the graphics of games.

  I'm a standard user on my Windows Vista computer and I donot know the administrators password!

  Sincerely,.

  Numbuh3wearsabutterflycoutume

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-the-Windows-experience-index

  What is the Windows experience index?

  Read the article above about it.

  Your score of 3:

  A computer with a base score of 3 is able to run Windows Aero and many new features Windows Vista at a basic level. Some of the newWindows that Vista advanced features would not have all of their functionality available. For example, a machine with a base score of 3 can display the Windows Vista theme at a resolution of 1280 × 1024, but might struggle to run the theme on multiple monitors. Or, it can play digital TV content but might be difficult to read the content of the TV high definition (HDTV).

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  It all depends on what hardware you have installed, on the coast.

  And make sure you have latest hardware drivers Vista installed on the site to manufacture ' e, not through Windows updates:

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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• is it possible to install and operate windows edition to 7 Home premium with only 960 MB of ram on a Dell Inspiron 531 s?

  Is it possible to install and operate windows edition to 7 Home premium with only 960 MB of ram on a Dell Inspiron 531 s?

  Aries is perhaps not the biggest problem.  WIn7 needs 256 MB of ram to run aero. You can run it in basic, but with 960 ram it will be slow.  If you use it just for browsing and e-mail, it might be tolerable.

• Update video Inspiron 531

  They gave me a new nVIDIA GeForce 8600GT 512 MB PCI-E video card 8600.

  Can I install it in an inspiron 531 without changing the power supply?

  If I change the ps what unit can or should I buy?

  
  

• Reference Dell inspiron 531 vista equipped s won't start

  Dell inspiron 531 s fefuses Vista running at startup. Monitor shows nothing. Once I deleted pwer offers completely for about 20 minutes, it starts then as usual. This has happened for 2 weeks now

  Hello

  1 when was the last time it was working fine?

  2. don't you make changes to the computer until the problem occurred?

  I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

  Method 1: Try the steps from the link below.

   

  Troubleshoot monitor and video card:

   

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-monitor-and-video-card-problems

  Note: Also, check with your diet.

  Hope this information is useful.

• 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.

• can I install widows 7 64 bit on my Inspiron 531 pc

  Hello I have a dell Inspirion531 currently under Vista 32 bit. (hate).  I want to run Windows 7 64 bit Vista. All that reading I've done and using the verification of software upgrade of shows of microsoft that, in order to do this, I need to improve my RAM at a Minimum of 4 GB. It's an easy day. Is this all? I want a Yes of law that will work on the answer or not buy a new PC. I already know that Dell is not the greatest if just imagine how bad Dell + Vista is. Can I run Windows 7 64 bit on my Dell Inspiron 531?

  Hello

  "I want to run Windows 7 64 bit Vista"

  There is NO Windows Vista operating system 7. you have a typo?

  No.; Windows 7 will not properly work on your computer and neither will Vista 64-bit.

  As you can see on the Dell link provided in this answer, Dell did not write a Vista 64 bit or Windows 7 drivers for the hardware in the Dell Inspiron 531 computer

  Click on "Refine your results" > operating system > menu > No Windows 7 drivers listed there

  http://www.Dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04

  Without these drivers, you're wasting your time and most importantly, your money.

  See you soon.

• Upgrade a Dell Inspiron 531 to something with more memory and faster?

  Hello, I have a Dell Inspiron 531, 32-bit operating system, and the 3G memory in it but is Vista. I tried to upgrade to Windows 7, but after many attempts, could not go without having to clear everything and start over. So I'd do it if I have to do I was wondering if I could make the machine that is more memory better and faster, without having to buy a new computer say a Dell XPS 8300 (that I'll have to run a lot of photographic software in the future and I understand that this could be a good computer for that?) In any case, it is possible to 'upgrade' the computer something like this please, or I have to save my pennies for a new? Thank in advance for your advice.)

  Hello

  If you upgraded to 4GBs off RAM you won't get many benefits

  Here is an article on what is happening with 4GBs of RAM:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929605

  "If a computer has many features implemented, the available memory can be reduced to 3 GB or less." However, the maximum memory available in 32-bit versions of Windows Vista is typically 3.12 GB. »

  and you should also consult the Dell manual for your model desktop computer see what amount of RAM your motherboard would answer anyway

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/manuals?c=us&l=en&s=Gen& ~ CK = anavml

  and here is the reason why you can not upgrade to Windows 7

  There are no Windows 7 drivers written for her by Dell

  http://support.Dell.com/support/downloads/DriversList.aspx?c=US&l=en&s=GEN&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INSP_DSKTP_D531&OS=WLH&OSL=en&CATID=&impid=

  Click on the menu at the link above drop-down operating system

  itonlt has XP and Vista drivers available

• The upgrade of an Inspiron 5348 Windows 10

  Hello, just over a year, we bought a 5348 Inspiron with Windows 8.1 down here in New Zealand. It was OK for a few months and one day I totally messed up because I decided to follow the instructions and update Windows - BIG MISTAKE. The computer was completely messed up. I got help from Dell (Asia-Pacific I guess) at the time, but ultimately confused with reinstalling Windows 8.1 using the Dell recovery program. Dell advice was to reinstall windows and update only once and never again (which seemed strange to me). Anyway, it has been fine since then (without updating).

  My question is about the update of Windows 10 - is this going to be a problem with the Inspiron 5348 which has not been updated in the month? I don't have the notice asking me to update Windows 10 that I've heard, maybe because I did not update since the big problem I've had months ago.

  So I don't forget to try to upgrade to Windows 10? Or would it really an improvement or 8.1 Windows which seems to be rather unstable?

  Cheers, Paul

  pogsinnz

  ... snip...

  I watched videos of introduction 10 Windows and he looks pretty good / easy to use. I wonder what are the problems likely to use Windows 10 compared to 8.1 Windows

  Cheers, Paul

  I have no problem at all. I'm delighted with my upgrade to win 10. You should be as lucky as me, however, to get a perfect, almost experience judging by messages others have fact. If it's not perfect right from the start, could be that you are in trouble. Therefore, to make these images. Win 10 will have its own built-in back capacity, which works usually - but sometimes that fails too, I read. Create your own! Follow Dell article I posted update drivers both before & after the upgrade...

  http://www.Dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN297955#system-support-matrix

  How not to not upgrade Windows 10

  I went to read messages about it while the upgrade sat in Windows Update (or anywhere where that put it). I told you to wait - call back me later - fully intending to try, after having two images & a clone of 8.1 to win. When I got home, I was a little sick at heart, on the complaints I had read. I do not know now if I clicked accidentally something to start or he started alone - but after about 4 automatic restarts for maybe two hours - everything was fine. I'm thrilled!

  I've lost any ability or the file I had to 8.1 win, I see. Some screens of settings are hard to find, but who has always been so. Things are as quick as ever. Maybe McAfee ceased to update its definitions because of the upgrade. I uninstalled & put my trust in Defender & firewall Windows, which are impressive, especially the firewall. Some very painful events left the observer of events, but news are that someday I'm going to study. But less/nothing is having me worry more material than in Win 8.1, although concern was probably wrong. Event Viewer errors are often false. I have no problem in Win 10 that I did not win 8.1, which was not much. The two 'SFC/scannow' & DISM still declare no error.

  Win 10, we can stop is no longer always the critical updates to enter through Windows Update. So, I hope that your problem is over. You can prevent updates to driver, but it is better, when he didn't need to. I did not personally a.

  I am delighted with Win 10, generation 10240. I hope that's what you will receive, because, finally, I read a news - threshold 2 or Version 1511 - has been withdrawn. It is problematic. I'm going to only when offered through Windows Update, when I trust that bugs are fixed. I have a new series of images & a clone by hand, however.