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GHOST CIRCLES

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How do you fix the ghost circles that happen everyday ?  Below is a youtube video that shows what is happening with my inspiron 7000 2 n 1 laptop

(Please visit the site to view this video)


Inspiron 3520- Screen messing up

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I am having the same screen problems. I assumed it was related to win 8 so I changed mine to win 7 pro. With this change I still have the problem. I tried the suggested “LCD BIST’' There were no lines on the screen. Also the start up screen is always clear and then as soon as I log in then there is a problem. I have tried to adjust the screen res when this problem is happening and it fixed it right away. So I think that there could be a hardware issue. Please any recommendations would be great.

Using Recovery Discs after replacing hard drive i17 laptop

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I was able to replace the hard drive but I can't find what steps to take next.

Do I just turn on the laptop and follow prompts or should I put in the recovery discs before I turn on the computer.

Help!

Thanks.

Issue with new Dell XPS 13 Signature Edition keyboard

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The left control key is too close to the rubber palm rest and is stuck in the pressed position. This happened the first time I pressed the control key and I has not become unstuck.

Just wondering if anyone else had this issue and was able to fix it themselves or if they had to send it in? Thanks.

Help Navigating the "Blue Screen of Death"

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So, I have a Dell Inspiron 3520 and recently, out of the blue, it has completely stopped working.

Every time I try to start up my laptop, the Dell logo appears, disappears, and then a blue screen comes up. The screen is headed with the word "Recovery" and below that there's the following:

"Your PC couldn't start properly

After multiple tries, the operating system on your PC failed to start, so it needs to be repaired. 

Error 0xc0000001

You'll need to use the recovery tools on your installation media. If you don't have any installation media (like a disc or USB device), contact your system administrator or PC manufacturer.

Press Enter to try again

Press F8 for Startup Settings

Press Esc for UEFI Firmware Settings"

I recently ran a hardware-diagnostics test and everything appears to be functioning well, but my laptop still keeps coming back to the blue screen on a loop. Also, on occasion, I've seen "INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE" appear on the screen. I'm a complete computer novice and I'm not sure how to proceed to resolve this issue. 

XPS 13 Keyboard is defective

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After 3 months of usage, the L key broke. Called tech support & Dell states that it is normal use & wear & therefore not covered under warranty...this product & Dell ***...DO NOT BUY...I used laptop very carefully, no hard use or kids playing with laptop...it is 100% defective

Inspiron 7520 video driver problems

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Hello,

In an attempt to get an updated video driver for my Inspiron 7520 SE, I downloaded the latest Catalyst Control Center from AMD (found here: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/mobile?os=Windows%207%20-%2064.)  Unfortunately, after the installation finished, it said that there were no video drivers available for my AMD video card.  Also, Catalyst refuses to start.  I am currently stuck using the basic version of Windows 7 and I am running solely on my Intel graphics.  

I tried to download the driver found here: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=7VXH5, but that solved nothing.

I am in over my head here.  Any thoughts?  

updating drivers on Dell XPS L502X

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Are all my drivers auto updated? If not will I have to install all the drivers that I downloaded from Dell website? How can I know which driver I need to install for updating


REGARDING UP GRADATION OF DELL M 6400

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Hello fellows,


recently i buy this dell m6400 from e-bay ( used one) but configuration is old means  core 2 duo 2 gb , 160 gb hdd and gpu  512mb fx2700m .. also the optical drive is not working for the system

now i am planning to upgrade and  want to install AMD A-10  , 1 GB GPU which support DX-11 and 1 tb hdd

So can you tell me that it is possible to  UPGRADE AND INSTALL  AMD  PROCESSOR  on  existing mother board AND 1gb gpu in the system with DX-11? if yes can you tell me which  AMD processor should i choose with gpu combination .

Latitude E5430 - Problems with fan control

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Here is the temperature problem with my machine

XPS 12 Reload issue

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I am trying to reload an XPS 12. When the reload starts I see the Windows 8 Window and the rotating dots come up and then it just loops at that point and 60 seconds later the cd rom stops and never allows me to continue installing.

It will allow me to run a low level formatter and that completed fine. I did a full PC diagnostic built in and third party and all the hardware checks out OK. I have tried 4 different WIndows 8 Pro CD's including a Dell one and a different external DVD drive.

I have had 5 computer techs try to come up with something else to try and none of us are having any luck. Is there something unique I don't know about reloading this thing?

Unresponsive keys Inspiron 7520

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My 3 and e key were working fine. Then it became unresponsive. It won't work despite tapping it. Is there a way to fix it?

Does Vostro 3460 support Wake-on-LAN (WOL)?

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I was wondering if my Dell Vostro 3460 supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL) from shutdown. I can't find any documentation about whether it supports the feature and how. There are no options in the BIOS to do so (latest update A13).

installing windows 7 on ubantu

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can i install window 7 on my vostro 3546 as it has ubantu in default, and how much it will cost

Installing Dell Webcam Central error

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Since my webcam isn't working anymore, I tried to re-instal Dell Webcam Central it tells me "Cannot download the application. The application is missing required files. Contact the application vendor for assistance"

Do any of you know how I can fix my problem? 

Thank you very much
Anne-Sophie


Precision M3800 - SCCM Imaging Issues

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I recently received a Precision M3800.  It doesn't come with a built in NIC.  Dell has included a Realtek USB 3.0 NIC dongle.  I am attempting to utilize SCCM to image the laptop. Everything proceeds as normal until the Task Sequence gets to the point where it needs to upload the Bitlocker recovery info to AD.  The smsts.log file indicates that it can't load the recovery into to AD because the pc isn't on the domain.  I searched the unattendedgc and netsetup logs and found that the pc was indeed not able to join the domain.  Error message basically stating that the domain controller can't be reached.  I hit F8 right before and during the Join Domain step and do an ipconfig /all and find that the laptop isn't getting assigned an ip address during this phase of deployment.  The weird thing is that everything up to this point of the Task Sequence went fine and it requires network connection.  The problem seems to arise somewhere around the time the hardware drivers for the M3800 get installed or when the Setup Windows and ConfigMgr step runs.  Has any one else run into problems with this!?!?!?!  I've been working on the stupid issue off and on for a week and still no progress.

Latitude E6510 Memory Card Reader Not Working

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On my Latitude E6510, the SD card reader isn't working at all. It isn't listed in the Device Manager or in any of the hardware properties. After reading some posts, I believe my motherboard chipset driver may be malfunctioning or inadequate.

  I've read where some users had it working in an original configuration , but when they upgraded the chipset driver, it stopped working.

  I can plug my USB Card Reader into the Latitude E6510 and it reads cards just fine.

  I'd love to fix this so I can use the card reader out on the road.

  Anyone know where to get a working Chipset Driver for the Latitude E6510?

dell 1545 laptop

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Cannot connect to internet,doesn't find wireless network.Any suggestions?

Latitude E5510 Restore the Dell Factory Image

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I have a Latitude E5510 with Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bits.

I need to restore it to Dell's Factory Settings, but can't find the way to do it.

This is the procedure I follow:

 Press F8 at boot time.
 Select Repair Computer.
  Select keyboard layout
  Login with administrative rights user
  I get the following options:
   Sartup Repair
   System Restore
   System Image Recovery
   Windows Memory Diagnostic
   Command Prompt
  I choose System Image Recovery
   I get a message saying "Windows cannot find a system image on this computer".
   I choose "Select a System Image".
   I click Advanced.
   I click Install a Driver.
    I can see three volumes:
     RECOVERY (C:)
      Inside RECOVERY (C:) I find only one directory named Recovery.
     OS (D:)
     BOOT (X:)
      Inside BOOT (X:) I find the following directory structure:
       DELL
       Program Files
       Sources
       Users
       Windows
       Setup
But Repair Computer cannot find the information to restore the PC to factory settings.

What am I doing wrong? Can you help me?

Slow Wifi Connection with Brand New XPS 13

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I haven't had this computer going more than 24 hours. The wireless connection is awful. I know its the laptop and not my network b/c (1) my old laptop seems to have no problems with my wireless connection and (2) neither does my ipad which I am using right now b/c my wireless connection on my new laptop doesn't work. Please help. I don't understand or know what to do.
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