Problems with Dell Dimension 8400

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• Install Win XP 64-bit on Dell Dimension 8400

  Hi all

  I want to install Windows XP Professional 64-bit on Dell Dimension 8400 (64 bit PC). But I don't know what "SATA Operation" mode to choose. However, when I tried with "RAID Autodetect / AHCI", "RAID Autodetect / ATA ' or 'RAID ON', I could not install because there was an error message saying that the hard drive not found: (.) But I know that the hard drive works fine. I note that there is another option "combination".

  1. can you please anyone suggest me the correct installation with the correct Sata Mode? Please note that I basically need to install Windows XP Professional 64-bit only, and I don't have a floppy as well.

  2. in addition, I don't have a company CD for drivers or operating system. I can upload them in the DELL site with serial number of the PC. But I noticed that there are many readers for the same category, for example: 12 drivers for the video. How to select the corresponding drivers exactly between all for this particular PC?

  Although I noticed similar/alternative problems addressed in this forum, but I could not find an adequate solution to these answers.

  Thank you!!!

  Frey

  Since the drive was part of the front table, it can automatically start (should be able to confirm to CTRL-I), but if not, then you need to start manually (made in CTRL-I, or even the operating system management utility).

  You can also get another cable... they are usually no more than $2-3 to any computer parts store.

• Dell Dimension 8400 and Windows 7?

  Hello

  Anyone had any experience with installing Windows 7 in an older Dell Dimension 8400 with 2 GB of Ram?

  Will it work?

  Thanx

  Mike

  Not on an 8400, but on a XPS G4 with 3 GB of RAM - which is just an amateur version of the 8400 from the XPS gaming PC line.  Windows 7 installed with no driver needed and worked like a dream for almost a year now.  The only thing is the game on the Z port Audigy sound card is not supported by Windows 7 (but the sound itself card works fine), was not a big problem for me.  Since W7 will eat a Go just to stay alive, 2 GB may be enough if you don't do any substance really hungry as core memory hard games, video editing, modeling, etc.  My kids play Age of Mythology all the time and my wife is a photographer - she is its main user, and rarely it strikes a wall at 3 GB.

• Dell Dimension 8400 Reset

  I have a Dell Dimension 8400 with 3.5 GB of RAM on a 32-bit processor with Windows XP and a 500 GB HARD drive. I installed Ubuntu a while ago (worst decision ever) and was with the option for dual boot. However, as soon as I switch to XP one day, he came like a black screen with a flashing underscore white at the top left. I was wondering what to do if I can get back to Windows XP, or even Windows 7.

  You can try eBay. There are XP OEM drives for ~ $20 there. If you buy a disk to reinstall Dell Windows XP which has exactly the same version of XP was preinstalled, for example, Home or Pro (Service Pack no matter if be the one which includes SP3), it will be cheaper and should not ask for a product key, as long as you install on a Dell PC. If it of a detail or not Dell disk you must obtain a valid product key and they will probably charge for it.

  If you know someone who owns a Dell XP disc, you can use it, once again as long as it's exactly the same version of XP that was factory-installed, and it should not ask for a product key. All perfectly legal.

  You really should get Win 7 because it is still supported by Microsoft. I saw 7 Win Home Premium (32 bit) OEM drives with the product announced by reasonable companies key for ~ $ 68, but you can look on eBay also.

• Dell Photo AIO 962 Printer does not print. Running a Dell Dimension 8400 CPU, with the Windows XP platform.

  Problem with printer does not print.

  I tried to uninstall and reinstall the printer drivers; Did not work.  Tried to start your Virtual Tech; He said that he could not solve the problem; and to communicate with you, dear friends!  I need help... I don't know what else to try.  Eddir

  I also need to recover the files of the program: dlbxcnv4.dll; dlbxmon.exe; and dlbxaix.exe.  because of the "runtime error".

   

  Hi eddir,.

  I suggest to reinstall the Dell printing software to see if the problem is resolved.

  Which should reinstall the DLL files you are looking for as well.

  Chris
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• DELL Dimension 8400. HD not found when trying to install XP

  Have a dell dimension which has had a bad run for a virus, and a large number of spyware, needless to say that his does not work very well. Have tried to use the dell support to reset the settings by default, but when you try to open any application, you get the box that asks what you want to open with so that you can not run any other programs on the computer. I tried the safe mode... etc. Tried to boot from a windows XP CD go through all the stuff material then when inviting you to install, repair or out after install it say there is no hard drive found. I know that there is not a problem with the cause of HD, I can then release the CD and start back to windows. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  
  

• My external CD/DVD burner does not work with Dell Dimension 2400 XP

  I have a Dell Dimension 2400 desktop but the CD-ROM supplied with the PC is no longer works it is stock and does not open, this is the reason why I had to buy an external which has the Maxtor 6E040L0 pilot, he worked for a while but don't any more. It is listed in the Device Manager and indicates that the device is working correctly, it is also listed in my computer, in the tag properties indicates it works. What can I do? I am not informed PC and don't have the money to hire a technician. Please, I beg you! Help. Thank you.

  Jose

  Hi JoseCedeno,

  See the following troubleshooting article:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  I hope this helps!

• Problem with Dell Latitude 2100 (with windows vista) is a driver (file: \windows\system32\drivers\msahci.sys) catch 22, it's that it doesn't have an internal cd-rom

  I have a dell latitude 2100 and when it is consumed first upward it goes to a screen of security and said that is wrong and it is said that the status of this file is 0xc000000f how I could fix this without an installation disk because it does not a cd-rom

  Hi Rick,

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community!

  The description of your problem, you are facing problems with your Dell Latitude 2100 and receiving tell them an error message which is bad and he said that the status of this file is 0xc000000f. In order to quickly provide a solution, please answer these questions:

  1. What is the exact error message with error code?

  2 did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: I suggest you check the drive for errors, and then check if it solves the problem.

  Check your hard drive for errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

   

  Important: While running chkdsk on the drive, if bad sectors are found on the hard drive when chkdsk attempts to repair this sector, the data available in this area may be lost, and it is not recoverable.

  Method 2: Try the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Note: It may prompt you to insert the Windows installation disc. However, you can use the external DVD player and check.

  Hope this information helps. Answer please if you have any additional questions about the problem you are having and we will be happy to help you further.

• Is anyone has problems with Dell support - called using micro

  Hello users of the Forum.

  My 2720 xps is not save anything when I use the microphone jack and little record (low volume) anything when I use the microphone. I also have questions about the use of large screen XPS2720 to extend my laptop screen using HDMI from laptop HDMI in the XPS. It does not either. Here is my support issues:

  1 has reached the customer. The person would put me on hold for each 2 questions simple and "research". His answers were vague, and then he said he would transfer me to Office work support as he has managed "inspiron" only! His transfer has failed and abandoned call.

  2. calls on the customer. Voice was smothered at the other end, when I mentioned, so the call dropped!

  3. calls on the customer. The person could not understand what I was trying to make (connect laptop XPS display and audio not sent / mic jack question), he tried to understand the question but kept in interpreting everything that I said mean that I was trying to extend the XPS specification to a monitor. I asked to speak to someone who knows the best product, he informed that he will put the prime contractor, and the abandoned call. Now I'm wondering if there is another meaning to call down when Dell is unable to answer.

  4 called again, the first person who I arrived before also picked up my call, when she heard what I was looking for the resolution, the call dropped.

  I don't know what is happening with Dell technical support. I would like to know if anyone else had experiences similar to my problems, especially when Dell support is unable to successfully respond to the question.  I really prefer to talk to actual dell support person in the United States (instead of people at offshore call center) to get answers to my questions. I tried to download the XPS manual and the link led me to a PDF doc, which indicates that it is the manual of the user, but everything, it's a manual to pay off the system - open lids, replace chipsets, back cover, display etc.. !! Frustrating :-)

  As Mary said, there are 2 ports HDMI on the XPS 2720. If you try to view the screen of the laptop on the XPS 2720, you must use HDMI-In port on the back of the specification XPS (#14 here).

  There are also press the input source selection button (#9) to select the input source. It may take a couple of presses until she "cycles" through all the choices and sees the laptop. So, wait a few seconds between the push to give him a chance to change the input source.

  And you should probably also go into Windows Display options on your laptop and make sure that it is set to use a second monitor...

  EDIT: Link fixed

• Problems with Dell USB - C (DA200) to the HDMI, VGA, RJ45, USB3 adapter

  Hi all

  I guess I'm a little desperate at 01:45 haha...

  I just got my XPS 13 9350 and it's great. I bought the USB - C DA200 adpater USB3, RJ45, VGA, HDMI. Unfortunately, I have some difficulty with the device. They are listed below:

  (1) plug, computer does not recognize the device. If I right click and uninstall in Device Manager and do a scan 'new material', it works again - but not for long.

  (2) the device and the Realtek gigabit portion to connect and reconnect every second in Device Manager and it's annoying.

  (3) disabling the wireless card/connection really seems to help the unit to connect and it works 100%. ONLY when the wireless adapter is disconnected.

  Basically, windows is to have a real time hard keep this adapter plugged... almost as if he can't recognize it. I tried to install the drivers for the card - nothing. I've updated all the firmware from Dell crush (including the chipset) and the BIOS... nothing. Same thing. If you do a search on google, there are a few discussions on this problem. There is a nice size on Reddit.

  Someone has an idea, what happens? It's a real shame that a beautifully designed and expensive adapter does not work with a Dell computer.

  Thank you, AJ

  In another thread ("XPS 13 9350 - SSD USB C 3.1 - very unstable/not usable '-I can not add links), the following fixed my XPS 13 9550 problem using a drive HARD USB 3.0 with the Dell USB - C for HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB3.1 adapter:

  ... the adapter USB - C and WiFi are kind of material and power wise. If you go to the options of the advance of the WiFi adapter and change the WiFi output at 75%, this solves a lot of problems with the connection / disconnection of USB - C questions. Exit at 75% reduction does not affect your connection on wireless networks.

  My HARD drive kept connect/disconnect when you use the adapter, but this correction took care of her.

• Problem with DELL Inspiron 3521 audio!

  Hello

  I bought this laptop DELL Inspiron 3521 sometimes back and I am facing a problem with the audio. I had the experience that I use only. Audio keeps switching from left to right and sometimes works only on one side. Initially, I thought that it was a problem with my headphones but I tried with several headphones and still I have experienced the same problem. But the speakers of the laptop works very well. Could this be a problem with the audio port? Can someone help me on this.

  Thank you

  Umesh

  umeshjaishankar

  Could this be a problem with the audio port?

  Hello, Daniel. How to determine who must pass the native Windows audio driver Realtek audio driver. If you don't have the driver from Realtek, you can get it from the Inspiron 3521 support page.

  1. open Device Manager (type devmgmt.msc in the box of Windows search).
  2. develop the 'audio controllers, video & game' and right click on "Realtek High Definition Audio".
  3 Select this option to "Update driver software".
  4. click on "Browse my computer for driver software".
  5. click on "Let Me pick from a list of drivers on my computer".
  6. put the "Show compatible hardware" check box if not already checked.
  7. in the list of devices, click on 'High Definition Audio"(native driver).
  8. click on "next".
  9. in the update driver warning box, click 'Yes' (the driver).
  10 restart the portable computer if you are prompted. If not invited, so no need to restart.
  [To return to the Realtek driver, do it again but reverse the names in steps 1-6.]

  If the headphone does not work correctly when you use the Realtek or driver audio native then it's a hardware problem.

  If it works fine with the native driver but not the Realtek driver, then the Realtek driver is buggy. In this case let me know which operating system your laptop and I'll see if there is a Realtek driver different, that you can use.

• Problem with Dell inspiron 15 3542 baterry

  I have a problem with my new dell inspiron 15 3542. When the laptop is turned on, and j charge the baterry Full, therefore, with normally use (listening to music, surfing, etc.) the baterry minus 3-4 hours, but at night when j off the laptop, no mether baterry state what, in the morrning when I want to turn on the laptop, I can not because the battery is drain to 0% , and this always happens. J bought the laptop 6 days ago, it's new. Anyone has the same or similar problem. Help please...

  "I bought the laptop 6 days ago.

  

  Update the system (BIOS) configuration:

  https://youtu.be/mWn9YfxtYBo

• Power supply problem with Dell Inspiron One 2310

  Hello

  I have a problem with my computer Dell 2310, as far as I can see that the power supply burned out or something similar. Blue bright lighting supply cable indicates that power delivery is correct, but the power light on the power button does not respond.

  I suspect that the power supply is blown and needs to be replaced, I hope that a replacement is available on the list of spare parts and hits on how to properly check if my preliminary diagnosis is correct. I see no reason to suspect problems with the other componentts such as motherboard, memory, disk HARD etc.

  Grateful for advice on how to check my diagnose some material.

  Kind regards

  Axel

  Hi Axel,

  Sorry, no one answered. This is a user forum. We organise warranty service. You should contact Dell technical support in your country.

• BIG PROBLEM with Dell Laptop keyboard - CONTROL seems to be stuck

  The CTRL (left) seems to be stuck in a way. Not like in the operating system that you are stuck where you cannot open stuff but physically. It works and everything, but when I press on the edge of the lower left there feeling like it won't go down any further. Now here's the thing
  I had the EXACT

  Same problem with my ALT key on the top right corner, after hours and hours of press here and find good... The point 'G' {in this term well say it means good} button, who fixed it, but now I have it again with the CTRL key

  and when you tilt your head to the level of keyboards and press gently on the left-hand side of the CTRL key, you will see the L. R left side down and the right side is not, but if I do it with another key to sound normal, balanced sound, pressing on anywhere will descend the whole key.

  Sorry to be paranoid, but it drives me crazy, I don't want to send it in for repair, I tried to drag the undernath paper, there is no food or anything there, I never eat near my laptop - and I tried to suck with vacuum on LOW Power and a sliding brush. Nothing came out. Don't know what to do.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  It won't go down, he's going like halfway and feels more difficult to drive, and I don't want to break it.

  Hello

  There seems to be a hardware problem, I suggest you to contact Dell for assistance.

  http://support.Dell.com/

• Windows 7 Home Edition Premium and Linksys E3000 and configuration problems with Dell/Broadcom half mini wireless 1501 wireless adapter DWLAN

  I'be been on the net looking for an answer requarding my Linksys E3000 router and my card adapter Mini PCI Dell/Broadcom DWLAN (DraftN) haf installed on my laptop Dell Inspiron N7010 XL 17 R and the inability to configure the card so he gets the same speed-172 wireless MBps_ as does our HP Vista Home Premium SP2 Laptop and Desktop! Yes, I spoke with Dell who seem to think that all their problems Tech and resolutions can be found with their technicians of the Manila-based Super (Word of warning-do NOT enter into the world of the concierge program of Dell Tech who, after having been assured it is based in the United States, I agreed to be a beta tester and lost my harddrive despite numerous attempts to stop the technicians to access remotely to do stupid things - but the new live Webcam and learn the hard drive but got none of my software original Dell with it as promised, too - another story). In any case, after playing with the DWLAN share of Dell said they question-nope Linksys ' cuz of course my other two computers would be quick at the speed they do. So I get ahold of Comcast, who of course told me, it's a matter of DELL. I have the WPA2 encryption on a network secure, but because my router there is no way to set up a "secure" network guest unless I have disable access to him (seems odd, he says: it is not guaranteed when someone trying to pass over the network, has knowledge password-weird with this router) it is anyway with this mini half DWLAN and the fact that it is not near the speed as the two other wireless adapters. My problem is with the speed I found all kinds of tips for use between Comcast Modem and Linksys router to make your network hum. What I want for now is someone to tell me how to configure this adapter on this Dell computer, so it does the job, it should. I have a program of diagnosis with her and from what I see, I must get off channel 1 as there is too much interference, but before I go and change the settings of the router, I want the adapter to work - especially since it's about 100 Mbps slower than our other wireless adapters. Does anyone know what should be the correct settings for this DWLAN 1501 or that I now need a new adapter in this laptop as well? Thanks for your help.

  LindaSView

  Hi Linda,.

  Have you tried to forget an instant wireless and bypass the router and cable connect directly to the modem to see if you get the speed you want in this way?  Yes, I know that this means to temporarily suspend the internet connection to the local network and also means the creation of a special no wireless connection for this computer.  But it could help determine if the problem is the computer and the router or wireless adapter - which excluding at least.

  If it works fine, then you can pass the wireless problem.  Otherwise, if it is still slow with a direct link, then you may need to consider another problem is involved and the router and adapter can actually be very well and you need to focus on all that is the bottleneck.

  I'm suggesting this to eliminate the possibilities that can be the underlying cause, while you spend your time on the development of bad (although I admit that I think that you are right and it is more likely - it can be useful a test just to be sure).

  Good luck!

  Kosh