Problem activating Windows XP Pro on a Dell Dimension 4600, which originally had XP Home

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• Poor resolution on my monitor after installation Wondows - 7 Ultimate in my Dell Dimension 4600

  I installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my Dell Dimension 4600 af ew days ago.  I remember buying the computer at least 6 years ago.  Now my computer does not recognize that my monitor flat screen default PnP monitor and I have very low resolution.  I have a small publishing company and monitor high resolution is critical for my needs.

  I changed the cable blue from my PC to the monitor and also changed the screen (I have other PC at home).  But the problem remains

  When I went on the Dell site and punch in my Service tag number for my PC, it shows that the PC has only the XP operating system and does not show the new operating system I installed, namely Windows 7 Ultimate.

  Dell people tell me that my PC has a system of factory-installed XP operating and that is why it does not recognize the new operating system.  Is this true?

  I'm about to call "Uncle" and buy a new computer.  I would like to at least get the computer as an emergency response unit.

  Don't I have a solution to my problem?  Change the video card, a solution to my problem?

  Yes, change the graphics card for a new would greatly, but AGP on the cards supported for use with Windows 7 is hard to find these days,

  In addition, there is virtually none of your computer is properly cared for anything other than XP. You'd better put the money towards a new computer...

• I have a pre-installed windows 8 pro in my VAIO E series and I had no problem with it until he says I need to activate the key...

  I have a pre-installed windows 8 pro in my VAIO E series and I had no problem with it until he says I need to activate the key. How will I know about the activation key if I don't have the CD? and he really gets on my nerves because very 15 minutes it would display the message that I need to activate the key making delays in my work.

  Hi Kia,

  We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

  I wish you contact the Sony Support to reactivate the windows because it's preinstalled software.

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/p/select-System.pl?Director=FAQ

  Please reply with the status.

• Had problems with Windows 8 Pro that I bought after the pre version, seems when I tried to reinstall it, kept getting no configure after installation.

  Had problems with Windows 8 Pro that I bought after the pre version, seems when I tried to reinstall it, kept getting no configure after installation.  So I tried a full install without success.  Can you please give some tips to overcome this problem?  I lost the back upward with the resettlement, don't know how, but I have a QuadCore intel 9650 memory of 8 GB, 560 GTX GPU, 120 GB SSD.  Can I install windows 7 ultimate, but I prefer Windows 8 Pro and don't want to pay for it again.

  I suggest you reinstall Windows 7 first, then use your existing Windows 8 Pro key and reinstall Windows 8 Pro from the following link:

  You can download it from there and use your product key to upgrade:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  You will need to reactivate by phone:

  Activation of the phone:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then click run, and then type: slui.exe 4

  2. then press the ENTER"" key.

  3. Select your "country" in the list.

  4. choose the option "activate phone".

  5. stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  6. explain your problem clearly to the support person.

• Window XP Pro SP2 on DELL T3500

  Hey gentlemen,

  I just want to know if I can install Windows XP Pro SP2 on Dell Precision T3500. I really appreciate your help guys

  Hi SaadAddin,

  Yes, you can install Windows XP Professional on Precision T3500.

  Consult the following link which includes step by step instructions to install the operating system:

  http://Dell.to/14v0kWx

  Once the installation of the operating system, update the drivers accordingly.

  Answer please if you have any other questions.

• will be windows 8 pro key runs a non-active windows 8 pro

  It is essentially a question of m I a non activated Windows 8 pro version and is about to buy the key will be active it

  Windows 8 pro is already installed just needs activation

  The Windows 8 Pro Pack is only intended to update the systems running Windows 8/8.1 Core for Windows 8/8.1 Pro

• Dell Dimension 4600 Multi Media controller driver for windows 7

  Anyone know where I can get the driver windows 7 for the multimedia audio controller in a Dell dimension 4600 or at least tell me what I could find because it seems that the sound card is working but there is no driver for the multimedia audio controller so I have no sound, I asked dell and they couldn't help me.  I'd appreciate any help I can get.

  Here are the drivers for Windows 7 (x 32) for his Creative Labs SB0200 card.

  docs.google.com/.../Edit

  (1) extract the files from the link above

  (2) go to the Device Manager

  (3) right click on the sound card with drivers and select update drivers missing

  (4) find the drivers in the folder named "Creative SB Live! Series (WDM).

  (5) given that these were built for XP or 2000, you must ignore the warning messages.

  (6) TADAA!

  One problem is that I can't find the driver for the MIDI port or whatever.

  Not a problem because I don't need it and no other bad noticeable.

  Private message me if you need help.

  Tags: Dell Dimension 4600, Windows XP, Windows 7

• Can I put Windows 7 on a Dell Dimension 4600?

  Hello

  I have a 6 years old Dell Dimension 4600 PC with the following specifications:

  • Processor Pentium 4 3.0Ghz
  • 1 GB OF RAM
  • nVidia Geforce FX5200 128 MB graphics card
  • Windows XP Home Edition
  I expect to make a custom on this old PC Setup, but my problems are with the drivers.
  I recently used the special Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor, which tells me that I meet all of the minimum requirements, and of course programs such as Outlook Express will not available on Windows 7.
  In the middle of this report is a link to the Dell (Windows 7 section) website where they tell me to go learn more about compatibility. When I do click on this site and then click on hardware compatibility, it brings me to the next page: http://support.euro.dell.com/support/topics/topic.aspx/emea/shared/support/dsn/en/document?c=uk&docid=360683&l=en&s=gen
  The page says there is apparently only ONE socket support Dell Dimension model which can be improved on the range Dimension, covering a good 30-50 models. I'm sure that this is due to support driver from Dell, which is absolutely horrendous. The drivers on the site range Dell Web from 2004 to 2007 (for the only critical updates), for my model. The only OS supported on the site it is XP. Research on the Web sites of manufacturers of drivers, I find that the newer drivers are available for my hardware, more compatible with Vista. Do I have the old OEM from Dell specific drivers or the drivers provided by manufacturers! Can I REALLY move to Windows 7! Dell said it is not supported (and is fast enough to give me a link telling me to buy a new PC), but I have friends who have installed on other Dimensions of Dell old where it worked a treat. I don't want to lose £70 on a BONE that may not work and may leave me without a usable PC!
  What should I do!

  Hi Fred

  Not taken in charge and is not possible are 2 different things.

  How you proceed depends on how comfortable you are troubleshooting. It is very likely that you will end up you are looking for a few drivers for hardware on the sites of manufacturers or possibly replace certain hardware devices that are simply too old to work.

  Windows 7 includes many of the compatibility of the tools that can help when you use the devices more old drivers/hardware and software troubleshooting.

  If the Upgrade Advisor did not identify hard incompatible devices, I would say you should go try before the upgrade. Make sure you have all the latest drivers for the hardware installed and available on external media.

  If you have any problems, come back here and start the new thread, we are here to help.

  Kind regards

  Thank you for using Windows 7 Ronnie Vernon MVP

• Need Driver for Windows 7 on a Dell Dimension 4600 w / integrated video

  I was looking for a video driver for Windows 7 with no luck.  The I need for the computer is a Dell Dimension 4600 with integrated video.  When I tried the Dell Web site, they show only a driver for XP, because I'm assuming that it was the only BONE the 4600 can run without its standard equipment.  The RAM has been improved to 1.75 GB, so 7 will run on it without any problem, but the only screen resolution that works is 640 x 480.  I tried to go into the advanced settings, the list of all the screen modes, but when I select a higher resolution, reduce it, maximize, and close buttons go black and parts of the screen are becoming blurred.  I tried two different monitors, so I'm sure I just need a driver.  I can't find one that fits.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!!!

  On Saturday, May 15, 2010 01:00:45 + 0000, Jayhawkman wrote:
   
  > I've been looking for a video driver for Windows 7 with no luck. The I need for the computer is a Dell Dimension 4600 with integrated video. When I tried the Dell Web site, they show only a driver for XP, because I'm assuming that it was the only BONE the 4600 can run without its standard equipment. The RAM has been improved to 1.75 GB, so 7 will run on it without any problem, but the only screen resolution that works is 640 x 480. I tried to go into the advanced settings, the list of all the screen modes, but when I select a higher resolution, reduce it, maximize, and close buttons go black and parts of the screen are becoming blurred. I tried two different monitors, so I'm sure I just need a driver. I can't find one that fits. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
   
   
  Call Dell and ask if the driver you need exist. If they tell you
  they did not create, you're out of luck.
   
   
   
  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP (Windows desktop experience) since 2003
   

  Ken Blake

• I bought Windows 7 install on my Dell Dimension 2400 currently Windows XP. I can move program Windows XP my laptop that is running windows 98?

  I bought Windows 7 install on my Dell Dimension 2400 currently Windows XP.  I can move program Windows XP my laptop that is running windows 98?  I need to access or code # s to do this and if so, how I get supplied with the printer Dell reinstallation disks have not all codes on them?

  original title: reuse of windows xp

  I bought Windows 7 install on my Dell Dimension 2400 currently Windows XP.  I can move program Windows XP my laptop that is running windows 98?  I need to access or code # s to do this and if so, how I get supplied with the printer Dell reinstallation disks have not all codes on them?

  No you can't. Given that it's a Dell and it came with Windows XP pre-installed, it's an OEM of Windows version.  The biggest drawback of an OEM version (at least in the USA) is that its license it permanently binds to the computer first it is installed on. He can never legally be moved to another computer, sold, or given to outside (except with the original computer). If the computer dies or is stolen, your license dies with him.

  And let me ask you as if you checked to make sure everything on the Dell is compatible with Windows 7, and there are Windows 7 drivers for all your hardware that requires it.

• Dell Dimension 4600 with pack 1 XP does not connect to the cable modem

  Hello, I have a Dell Dimension 4600 older XP. The hard drive is dead and I replaced and then reloaded pack 1 with the intention of making all the revisions on the internet. The problem is that I cannot now connect to the internet via my broadband router directly connected to the computer. It seems that the wizard to connect only wants to use the dial upward and does not connect to the router. Just recompose. It seems to ignore the connection from the router to broadband and wants to use the dial upward only.

  Go to control panel of control/Internet options/connections, then set it - never establish a connection - then click on apply.

• Dell Dimension 4600 update

  I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Home Edition 2002 SP2. The vehicle currently has a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. I'm looking for upgrade to but don't know where to start. I think to invest in the modernization of the RAM, but don't know what's going XP SP2 recognize maximum or even if this is where I should start getting the biggest gain of performance for my money. Any suggestions? And Yes, I know this is probably not the most cost-effective method to get a more powerful computer, but this is my best option.

  OPowell16

  I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Home Edition 2002 SP2. The vehicle currently has a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. I'm looking for upgrade to but don't know where to start. I think to invest in the modernization of the RAM, but don't know what's going XP SP2 recognize maximum or even if this is where I should start getting the biggest gain of performance for my money. Any suggestions? And Yes, I know this is probably not the most cost-effective method to get a more powerful computer, but this is my best option.

  OPowell16

  The Dimension 4600 supports up to 4 GB (4 x 1 GB modules) RAM DDR, but can only send 3 gb - + of it due to the 32-bit operating system:

  http://www.crucial.com/USA/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Dell/dimension-4600

  Also, if you use the 4600 for browsing the internet, the better to replace XP with a system of operating most recent such Win 7.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/can-i-put-Windows-7-on-a-Dell-dimension-4600/ba4efe5f-D990-49b4-bff7-e43b6b133007?auth=1

  You are no longer able to update Windows XP, more information on this subject, can be found here:

  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/askjack/2014/Apr/11/How-can-i-use-Windows-XP-safely-now-its-no-longer-supported

  Bev.

• Dell Dimension 4600 does not start after upgrading CPU

  Hello

  First of all, I tried to send this last night but received a message on my post approval by moderator? Not yet been approved but seen other people have posted with success more recently. Do not know what is happening.

  In any case, put his hand on a 3.4 Ghz HT P4 Northwood 512 Kb 800 Mhz FSB for £10 on Ebay to upgrade my mother enough old Dimension 4600 which has a 2.8 Ghz P4 512 KB 533 FSB inside... However, when I install it the computer does not light and shows just a light amber. The readers and fans still spin but there is no display. The computer works normally when I put the old one back in.

  I think somehow it is a power supply problem as the new processor uses 20w more energy than the old 2.8 Ghz one. Someone at - it ideas? Just trying to figure if I bought a bad CPU, so I can return.

  Thank you

  Andrew

  AV115

  Hello

  First of all, I tried to send this last night but received a message on my post approval by moderator? Not yet been approved but seen other people have posted with success more recently. Do not know what is happening.

  In any case, put his hand on a 3.4 Ghz HT P4 Northwood 512 Kb 800 Mhz FSB for £10 on Ebay to upgrade my mother enough old Dimension 4600 which has a 2.8 Ghz P4 512 KB 533 FSB inside... However, when I install it the computer does not light and shows just a light amber. The readers and fans still spin but there is no display. The computer works normally when I put the old one back in.

  I think somehow it is a power supply problem as the new processor uses 20w more energy than the old 2.8 Ghz one. Someone at - it ideas? Just trying to figure if I bought a bad CPU, so I can return.

  Thank you

  Andrew

  AV115

  Andrew,

  It is not a power supply problem, it's incompatible, or a bad processor problem.

  The first models of 4600 will take up to 3.0 GHz and models later, 3.2 GHz to 3.4 GHz, but this does not offer much of a sudden boost on the 3.0 GHz

  Motherboard Dell P/N F4491 will support up to 3.4 Ghz Northwood leaving Prescott

  Bev.

• Upgrading RAM on Dell Dimension 4600

  I just installed two 512 GB for my Dell Dimension 4600 CPU memory cards.  The computer came with two, 256 GB cards, but he had got terribly slow.  Dell said that no matter if the size of the maps varies.  However, my system does not reflect the installation of additional memory.  It is preferable or essential only for install memory cards additional of the same size as the existing cards?

  Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 05:08:08 + 0000, franklinpcat wrote:

  I just installed two 512 GB for my Dell Dimension 4600 CPU memory cards.  The computer came with two cards 256Go,

  You mean 512 MB and 256 MB (not GB) I guess.

  but he had got terribly slow.  Dell said that no matter if the size of the maps varies.  However, my system does not reflect the installation of additional memory.  It is preferable or essential only for install memory cards additional of the same size as the existing cards?

  See the response of Daave, but also to note the following two points:

  1. you started with 512 MB. The amount of RAM you need for good
  performance is not a unique situation for all. You get the right
  performance, if the amount of RAM you have prevents you from using the
  page file significantly, and this depends on what applications you are running. Most
  are people who run a typical range of business under XP applications
  somewhere around 512 MB work well, others need more. Almost
  everyone will see poor performance with less than 256 MB. Some people,
  especially those making things like the large photographic edition
  images, can see a performance gain by adding even more of
  512MB - sometimes much more.

  Unless you have special needs, so it is likely that the 512 MB you
  started with was enough for you.

  2. you say "he had got painfully slow." This implies that the
  performance was OK, but it had worsened. This reinforces that
  I said in point 1 above. You don't need more memory simply because that
  time has elapsed.

  There are several possibilities for why he had obtained more slow, but the
  more likely is that you have been infected by malicious software. What
  anti-virus and anti-spyware programs that you are running? They remain until
  Date?

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

• Dell Dimension 4600 hard drive or what to get

  Hello

  My old hard drive on my Dell Dimension 4600 (2004 512 MB 400 mhz Pentium 4 2.8 GHz processor) is about to die and I would replace it with a 250 gb, the old man is a 80 GB... I use a box of HDD to move/save files.   You want to spend less than $100.

  Would like to know what you guys recommend that on what to get (data sheet), any help info would be greatly appreciated

  Thank you

  Bil

  Haha, yes man, I learn, I thank very you much!  No further questions, lol

  Thanks again