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Small PrinterFlatbed Scanner recommendation requested
For scanning, I highly recommend the CanoScan liDE 500F. Benefits are that it's light, it can scan when oriented...
Trying to purchase another Dell but
Everytime I place an order it seems to somehow get cancelled. I first tried ordering online on July 4th. Within 24 hours the order was somehow canceled. Was for an XPS 400. Tried...
2200: Stand by doesn't work any more
Well, this is what Consumer Debt and small business warranty service has evolved to here in the new...
Help wnew Western Digiital HD on a Dimension 8100
If the drive is not marked how to set it up for CS, MA or SL (and very few are...
Dell goes Retail 2107
strong, especially for students. Here's the article in part. And let's not forget Dell's stagnant if not declining stock...
May sell my new XPS 400
I seem to recall an article about the XPS700 stating that Dell wasn't actually shipping them just yet due to...
600M Battery Diagnosis: What Does it Mean
Asked this in Dell's forums, but received a vague reply that it MIGHT be the battery. What I would like is another opinion on whether the issue is the motherboard or battery...
Which Dell laptop for Linux 2111
The real issue with Linux has been, is, and always will be the availability of hardware...
Which Dell laptop for Linux 2112
I run both Fedora & Gentoo on my D610, although a couple items didn't work initially (I got the D610 close to its launch), all...
Dell GX 520 is this any better than an Optiplex 210 Issues with Dell computers
1) I am on my 2nd Dell Optiplex, now a 210 Optiplex, just within 5 months. The first one I returned as it had a lot of problems with the...
MAKE EASY MONEY AND FAST
Make Easy Money -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO TURN $6 INTO $6,000!!!!!! READING THIS COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE! I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try...
Follow up to "Boot fails at checkpoint Ithr" from a couple of weeks ago
A couple of weeks ago I spoke with Dan Mays at Dell Hardware Support, who was nice enough to take my calls even though...
Follow up to "Boot fails at checkpoint Ithr" from a couple of weeks ago 2116
Thanks to both Chris and yourself for the very good information. Briefly here is the current setup for both machines. 4700...
Follow up to "Boot fails at checkpoint Ithr" from a couple of weeks ago 2117
On the refurbished unit, which is actually newer than my "new" 4700, the BIOS version is indeed A10. On my "new" 4700 the version number is A09. The case interiors are spotless on...
Follow up to "Boot fails at checkpoint Ithr" from a couple of weeks ago 2118
it would not seem so unusual for the same person to have two machines with the same problem if the problem is actually external to the machine... for instance, something that you are doing that...
Intel Presents New Line of Processors
July 28, 2006 Intel Presents New Line of Processors By LAURIE J. FLYNN SANTA CLARA, Calif...
How hot is too hot
It seems to me that about all you can do is observe your hd temp under different...
Kids...and Acronis...and Cable Select
My suspicions were wrong, because my son didn't explain clearly. It turns out he properly imaged the 20GB to the 80GB, but what he didn't do when he moved the 20GB to...
dimension 4600i video problems
My daughter has a dimension 4600i and has on occasion video problems where she says her monitor goes blank at random times and she has...
OT RSS
Von Fourche It's Really Simple Syndication, essentially it's small updates (written in XML) from web sites used to notify clients of updates. Typically you want to use a program known...
Win XP
it not a certainity that phone activation is necessary. if the fujitsu was shipped activated then the on-line activation for this serial number has never been done...
Dell 1907FP monitor and drive
I have the above monitor, using the DVI cable. If I look closely at my screen, I can see that a tiny section on the sides and...
Transfer Data to New Computer
The "official" one used by Dell is IntelliMover by Detto. This will transfer data over either an ethernet cable, parallel (serial?) connection or a specialized USB data transfer cable (included with the software...
My display suddenly went completely dark
Greetings, everybody. I hope to find some help with my problem. I currently own a Dell Labreastude D505, a little less than two years old, and...
My display suddenly went completely dark 2128
I've been seeing this a lot lately. Basically Dell script jocks read their book, send out an LCD kit, the LCD kit doesn't...
My display suddenly went completely dark 2129
Greetings, everybody. I hope to find some help with my problem. I currently own a Dell Labreastude D505, a...
Microsoft Heads for Another Big Patch Tuesday
FYI ----------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Heads for Another Big Patch Tuesday Malicious Software removal tool update, Office and Windows fixes expected. Elizabeth...
Norton Ghost
Ok, restoring single files with Ghost is no problem. But what happens if I want to restore a whole backup image? To become more clear I will explain the situation...
Inspiron 1150 display dimdark Backlight Display Inverter
My niece's laptop computer, a Dell Inspiron 1150, no longer has a bright display. She says she can barely see the screen, after initially seeing the Dell logo clearly with a new reddish pink hue...
To The Old Hands: When Did Dell Quit Using AT Keyboards 2134
Thanks, y'all, for the help. I think I know where to go from here: 1) I know I'll have to check this thing out in person--my friend is so new...
To The Old Hands: When Did Dell Quit Using AT Keyboards 2135
oldskoolguy It it's a dell, you may see the servrice code an the BIOS screen. The Bios is the surest way to be sure if it IS a...
IS ANYONE USING AN OPTIPLEX GX 520 I'm using an Optiplex 210 that's glitchy
Dell doesn't look at the computer remotely with gold tech support. It's just by phone. I had a CCAP exe error and researched...
IS ANYONE USING AN OPTIPLEX GX 520 I'm using an Optiplex 210 that's glitchy
I'm a computer consultant-reseller-developer based in long island new york. i sell and support a lot of dell computers and laptops to my customers locally. they have a new thing where they do...
Labreastude 420Core Duo
blockster If it is going to be his only machine, I'd recommend picking up a D620...
I need help setting up wireless
You might need to enable the wireless capabilities in the verizon DSL modem. This needs...
Hard Drive access FLBuild: Fidolook 2002 SL 6.0.2800.86 1462003 22:16:25
My Dimension 3000, is slow accessing the hard drives. I have for a long time thought this was the case, but after using a...
Dell Precision 420 m
Dell Precision 420m 512 Rimm twin scsi hdd twin slot one 933 processors: I recently install IE7 Beta which I...
Dimension 8250 problems No video on boot
Hello, I have a 3 year old Dimension 8250 that recently started acting up and produces no video when I...
Display properties
Using XP Home on a Dimension 4600, just noticed that when I right-click on the desktop and choose Properties, all I get is a drop-down...
Possible Virus on my Dell What to do
Ok, I'm running Trend Micro PC-cillin. I'm running Windows XP. Trend updates every night. Where is what happened - I went to one of my "favorites" folders and clicked on a...
Question on cloning PC
I have to drag about 20 lbs. of files home 2-3x a week, so freeing up a hand by...
Possible Virus on my Dell What to do
You spend whatever amount of money to install an AV program and you won't do a scan? What is the point??? If that is the...
Why does Dell even need an onsite technical support department
Another rant pondering why Dell has 15,000 complaints at the BBB. The Dell phone techs read...
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Won't Work RIght On Dell Dimension 3000
Please read my problems and see if you what I am missing. For almost a year now I have fought over...
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Won't Work RIght On Dell Dimension 3000 2150
I have little sympathy for trying to use Win 2K advanced server on a piece of hardware, the Dimension 3000, designed for use as...
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Won't Work RIght On Dell Dimension 3000 2151
stumbled across the other day. You can google for it, like I did. Just because a device has drivers...
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Won't Work RIght On Dell Dimension 3000 2152
I agree Ben, but the Business Rep told me these systems would work for my...
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Won't Work RIght On Dell Dimension 3000 2154
Listen. I know you think I'm a jerk, but I'm not. I volunteer here every day and have done so for many years. I help as...
Apple Rules
Tom Scales Lots of name calling and no action. Here they are as close as I could get them with minimum options: Apple MacPro 2 2.66GHz...
Trying to purchase another Dell but
on order money? considering Hi Tom, Yes as a matter of fact I did. When I first ordered, I put the system on my Discover card which has a $10k limit and...
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