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Dell system restore and updating laptop

Hello,I have a dell vostro 1510 with XP Professional as OS.  I am getting ready to update to Windows 7 Prof and just ran a Windows 7 update advisor and the report states that Dell System Restore on my...

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How to change click sounds on touchpad buttons

I have a new Inspiron laptop with Windows 8.  The left button on the touchpad makes a very loud clicking sound when you use that button.  The right button does not.  This loud click makes it impossible...

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XPS27 ALL IN ONE, SCREEN FLASHES OFF AND ON AND HAS INTERFERENCE LINES...

My XPS27 out of the box started flashing off then on, initially it was intermittent and only happened once every few days.  I called Dell Service, they advised me that I needed a couple of new updates...

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Problems: partition encrypted with bitlocker.

helloI have a question, I have a dell inspiron 17r SE 7720, a problem occurred with the start of windows and I want to refresh the system and I have a partition encrypted with bitlocker.my question is,...

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6430U Laptop Wigig Dock Issues

We have a handful of users with 6430U laptops experiencing the following issues while using the WIGIG dock.1. Mouse and Keyboard Lag while plugged into monitor via USB and or directly to the dock....

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Dell Latitude E6510 & windows 8 x64

Just a few questions per the E6510 & Windows 8 x64 (yes, I know it is not officially supported by Dell anymore, but my laptop is still well within warranty & usable...so why isn't it...

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6430U + D5000 scroll/type lag and video fullscreen issues

Hi,I'm using the 6430U + D5000 and can connect wirelessly to my hub (which is connected to my HDMI monitor) fine.  There are several problems I'm having with the HDMI monitor that only happen when...

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Dell 6430u + D5000 docking station

Hey EverybodyMy organization recently purchased a Dell 6430u along with a Dell Wireless D5000 docking station. I am having problems getting the laptop to connect to the docking station after the laptop...

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Inspiron 1546 no post 2 beeps only

Greetings, The laptop comes on, but no video and after about 25 seconds there are 2 rapid beeps, but no pattern. The  service manual indicates that a memory error exists if you hear a repeated pattern...

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PA-10 Family adapter with Inspiron 5720?

PA-10 Family adapter with Inspiron 5720?

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Reinstall "DellDataSafe Local Backup"

Hi,I accidentally uninstalled the "DellDataSafe Local Backup" on my Inspiron 17R N7010 laptop.  Upon re-installation I get the error message: "Dell DataSafe Local Backup cannot be installed because...

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Inspiron N5110 Starting Issues

I have an issue starting my DELL laptop. I was using it perfectly 24 hours ago in the US, but just flew home to Ireland with it in my hand luggage and removed it this evening to find that it wouldn't...

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Missing drivers

Hi,I have an ancient Latitude X300 that required an OS re-install. That was done, but I misplaced any other CDs with the predictable result: there are devices with yellow ?s all over. The Wireless and...

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Dell Inspiron 17R SE 7720 Boot Problem

Hello everyone, I bought a couple of weeks ago a dell 7720 3D special edition and I have had a booting problem, sometimes when i boot my pc it comes the dell logo and then the screen turn off and...

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How can I get an external monitor to work with my Dell Latitude D620 Laptop.

Have tried to connect to external Monitor by holding Fn & F8 however, no connection happens. My OS is XP Pro. Check my laptop monitor properties to see if I could add additional monitor. This did...

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Alternative Power Button for M2400

I have an M2400 that is running fine with a new SSD but the power button on the laptop no longer works.  If I put it in the docking station I can turn the laptop on and off and even remove it from the...

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New Alienware 17 laptop missing screw?!? WHY?

Hi, I recently bought a new Dell Alienware 17 laptop and today out of curiosity I turned it upside down and noticed that one of the two screws holding the back cover is missing. I did not loose it...

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Inspiron n5040 issue

There is a plastic part that pushes down to make the connection for the keyboard hook up to work on my lab top. This little part broke into little pieces. I ordered a new key board but cant use it! Any...

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Dell Inspiron N5010

The hard drive has failed where can I buy a recovery DVD? The owner did not make a DVD set.Thanks GuysStanley

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Dell latitude D830 not boot from CD and usb too

hi everybody  a virus had attack my PC, the message that give to me  after every opening of the my PC was:  "windows was not found win-boot.ex " and the the CD Room become not working ,not detected by...

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