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Dell and base memory config Why doesn't Dell sell computers with no memory at all? Is there a contractual obligation with Microsoft such that an OEM sale must have X,Y,Z, oh, and memory too? Pure curiosity. ... 30 Mar 2005 05:18
Can't Turn Wireless Network Back On I've got an Inspiron 8600, Windows XP Home, SP1. I disconnected from my wireless network connection by pressing Fn F2, and now I can't seem to get the signal back. This is the first time I've done this. (I just wanted to see how the Fn F2 worked. I've been connecting to my wireless network just fine for near... 28 Mar 2005 00:27
Add ATA hard drive to 8400's IDE? Hi - First off, I confess to flying by the seat of my pants. But hey, so what. I like learning new stuff. I installed a Maxtor ATA 60 gig drive from my old system into this new Dim 8400. The IDE channel has only a DVD drive so a put the hard drive as drive 1 on the available connector (set to cable select).... 27 Mar 2005 07:25
How to Stop Outlook Express Automatic Message Compacting I have a Dell Inspiron 8600 that frequently goes into Outlook express Compacting mode and virtually locks up the laptop for at least half an hour. I've tried to cancel by hitting the cancel button, but it won't do it. If I turn the computer off and boot up again it just starts all over again. Is there any way to... 6 Apr 2005 02:54
Optiplex GX100 Have an old Optiplex GX 100 that was having issues so I reformatted the hard drive. When I cold boot,, I am getting a message that the time is not set, go to Setup Utility. I do that and set the proper date and time. Next time I cold boot, I get the same thing. Is it the battery or the hard drive? ... 21 Mar 2005 18:27
Dell 48X CD-RW/DVD ROM drive trouble Has anyone experienced trouble with this drive (HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4481-B) (number from hardware device manager) reading high speed CD-RW media? I tried running 24X CD-RW Memorex media and got all sorts of drive errors. Doesn't happen with CD-R 48X media, nor 12X CD-RW media. Comments or experiences? Dell CS... 19 Mar 2005 02:31
Inspiron 8500 flashes caps loc, no start My Inspiron 8500 will not boot. The leds all flash once, power led stays lit, the caps loc flashes 10 times then the machine powers off automatically. The machine never begins to boot. I have stripped everything off (drives, modem, battery, etc.) but the response is the same. Memory checked with another 850... 17 Mar 2005 12:19
Dell Tech Support Does anyone know how to get real, English speaking knowledgeable tech support from Dell? Is there a secret phone number somewhere? Is their only tech support grad school drop-outs in India? I cannot believe this company is still in business with the worse than nothing "tech support" they provide. They should be... 1 Apr 2005 03:31
BAD_POOL_HEADER on blue screen? When I shutdown windows, before it turns off, I get this message on a blue screen with a warning about turning off the PC before something does damage. I have to press the power button to power it off at that point. I have found some info to fix this and turned off the DEP and also turned off the File Indexing... 12 Mar 2005 03:22 |