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Dell Inspiron E-1505 Backup Questions and System Problem
A neighbor recently asked me to check her Dell laptop computer for malware and operation. I installed the MalwareByte program and it found numerous Trojans. There are other things I could do to clean up the computer but am hesitate to do so since she does not have any type of backup program. I suggested an e... 5 Jul 2010 12:10

New XPS 9000 BIOS
Studio XPS 435T/9000 BIOS Version A16 is out for those who like to keep up with the latest. What does it fix? According to the Dell site, "Update INTEL Microcode per Intel request" Vague enough, no? 8^) http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=STUDI... 6 Jul 2010 11:08

Windows7 backup question
I recently got a new computer with W7. I have always used Acronis True Image, but rather than buy a new version, I am trying to use the Windows7 backup program. It works well. I just did a full system backup (image) to my external hard drive. I deleted a file and was able to bring back the individual file. ... 5 Jul 2010 03:29

Processor upgrade Inspiron 546S
I got one of these refurbs from Overstock.com at a good price. It has a Phenom X3 8450e processor in the AM2+ socket. Generally, I'm more than satisfied with performance of the 2.1 gHz processor under Vista 64 due to the fact the PC came maxed out with 8 GB of RAM. But, always wanting more . .. . Anyway, any... 4 Jul 2010 13:21

Dimension 4550 AGP Video Card Recomendations
Hi All; Well, I know I shouldn't have, but I went ahead and upgraded my old trusty Dimension 4550 with a 2.4 GHz P4 processor and 533MHz bus from 768MB of RAM to 2GB of RAM. Dell said it would only take 1GB, and that upgrade was not worth the effort. But I was on the Crucial site the other day, and ran the ... 5 Aug 2010 06:56

change cpu
i changed the cpu in an optiplex 240gx and 260gx. everything works fine. I did not install a new (pink) membrane that is stuck to the cooling fins. Is this important or not? mc ... 19 Jul 2010 16:51

Inspiron 1545 wireless g and D Link 655 wireless n
Laptop: Inspiron 1545, windows 7 Wireless Card installed: half mini 1397 802.11g D Link 655 Router 802.11 pre N I wish to upgrade the wireless from g to N. What USB or 34mm wide Express Card should I purchase? From D Link? tia ... 4 Jul 2010 23:08

Microsoft Kin Discontinued After 48 Days
June 30, 2010 Microsoft Kin Discontinued After 48 Days By MIGUEL HELFT SAN FRANCISCO � That didn�t take long. Just 48 days after Microsoft began selling the Kin, a smartphone for the younger set, the company discontinued it because of disappointing sales. The swift turnabout for the Kin, which Microsoft to... 2 Jul 2010 14:36

What Model Dell Have You Installed Windows 7 On?
i have successfully installed windows 7 on the following machines: -latitude d505 laptop with 2gb ram, 40gb hard disk. display drive was difficult to install. touchpad driver (only necessary if you want to disable tap to click) is somewhat incompatible with windows 7 and so must close error message each time w... 9 Aug 2010 15:39

Windows 7 on Dimension 8300
found lots of bad information on the dell community forum and on the web regarding windows 7 on a dimension 8300 so thought i would post my experience here. -installed windows 7 pro on a dimension 8300 with latest bios a07, p4 3.0ghz, 1.5gb, 250gb sata, nvidia fx5200 -booting from windows 7 dvd, install too 3... 7 Jul 2010 11:13