dell inspiron

  1. Windows XP my laptop claims to be connected but wont load any pages

    My laptop says its has a excellent connection and will connect to any network but my home WiFi but then when I try to use the internet (chrome, IE, steam) it drops out and says its unable to load ... I have deleted or turned off all security software so that it doesn't block the connection but...
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    Windows 7 Drive shows up in Computer Management Not My Computer

    I have a Dell Inspirion E1705 laptop. It powers on but nothing on the screen and no keyboard response. Its old so all I want to do is get some files off the drive. Not worried about fixing the laptop. I took the drive out and plugged into my desktop as a second drive. It doesn't show up in...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Wireless is stuck on Identifying loops with No Internet Access

    Hi, my Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop has a problem connecting to a wireless network. I can receive internet through a wired connection to my router but the wireless connection does not work. Other devices such as phone and other computers are able to connect wirelessly without a problem. The wireless...
  4. Windows 8 Windows 8 on an older Netbook? (Dell Inspiron 910 "mini")

    I'm considering loading Windows 8 on an older Netbook - it has an Atom N270 1.6ghz cpu, 2GB of ddr2 and a solid state disk, so I'm thinking while far from a beast, it should be able to keep up? http://www.cnet.com/laptops/dell-inspiron-mini-9/4507-3121_7-33240837.html this has more info on it...
  5. Windows XP Getting BSOD, In XP Installation!

    I am using Dell Inspiron N3521 Laptop. I am trying to install XP in my laptop. But I am getting BSOD( 0X0000007B ). I have changed AHCI to ATA from my BIOS but it didn't help. And didn't find options like IDE or Comp mode in my BIOS to try. I have deleted my hard drive ( I mean now It's...
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    Windows 8 Windows IME on 8.1 does not work at all on certain laptops?

    Ever since I updated to Windows 8.1, my Dell Inspiron 15S cannot type any language except for English; I have tried to find a solution for hours to no avail. Almost all helps recommend that I simply "add a language on setting" or "reinstall language pack," which I have done so many time. It...
  7. Windows 7 GPEdit windows 7 home premium install errors

    (hopefully davehc will see this?) Downloaded you program on a new install on Dell inspirion Duo. Windows 7 premium. Did all updates first so machine was "virgin". Ran you install. Did mmc and add. The "group policy object" never appeared in list of add but a strange character (A with umlaut...
  8. Windows 8 Upgrade to Win 8 Pro

    I have my Dell Inspiron running Vista ready to upgrade to Win 8. Win 8 upgrade assistant gave the green light. Question : If I go through Microsoft, here are the cost to upgrade ; Windows 8 ......................$119.99 Win 8 Pro ........................$249.99 At ebay, I can have Win 8 Pro...
  9. Windows 7 Start up softwares taking longer than usual?

    Hi, I've a Dell Inspiron Laptop with Windows 7, it usually completes booting (after loading all the start up softs) in 35-40 seconds, but few weeks back I gave my laptop for service (keyboard replacement due to a jammed key) and when I got it back it, It takes around 80-100 seconds to complete...
  10. Windows 8 What is my option ?

    I have run into a quagmire. Presently, I have installed win 8.1 preview into an old Dell Inspiron laptop which used to run Vista. I like the preview so much that I am ready to install the Final Release of 8.1 when it becomes available. The thing is, I do not have a valid upgrade path to install...
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    Windows 7 Unable to Charge the Laptop

    Respected Sir, I am using Dell Inspiron 15 R(5520) with windows 7 ultimate 32 bits but when I start my laptop following message was displayed : The AC power adapter wattage and type cannot determinated. The battery may not charge. The system will adjust the performance to match the power...
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    Windows 7 Unexpected BSOD results in Multiple Crash Dumps

    Hello everyone, I have recently had a few crash dumps appear in my c:\windows\minidump. I am uploading them here, for those who may wish to review them. I am following the instructions as outlined in the youtube video: BSOD, Crash Dump, and Minidump Analysis created by Windows7Forums. I also...
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    Windows 8 Internet Explorer Hijacked

    I have Dell inspirion 15R and my problem is that whenever I open internet explorer form start screen and type my search directly into address bar it redirects to en.ezanel.com/search.../... and I want that Google should search my input not ezanel.I have tried the following steps for removing...
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    Windows 7 blue screen problem.

    i have this problem about BSOD. help me find solutions for this. i debug my dmp files and it was caused by ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!IopProcessWorkItem+0 ). is it my hardrive? i have dell inspiron 5420 4gb ram 64 bit, i5 processor, nvidia video card. thanks. Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version...
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    Windows 8 Privacy or Convenience

    I had a backup hard drive go out and corrupt the File History. Couldn't get it back even after numerous refresh and reinstall of 8. Reinstalled windows 7 on my Dell Inspirion 570 which was a royal pain. Let 7 run all the updates over night since install of 8 failed after I did the restore. I...
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    Windows 7 Multiple Problems

    Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron 545 64-bit system. I have 6.00 GB of RAM. A couple days ago, my computer suddenly became unresponsive. I left it alone for awhile to see if it was just a lag, but it remained unresponsive for 4+ hours, so I performed a hard restart. I logged into my profile as normal...
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    Windows 7 Frequent BSOD multiple causes

    Hi guys, I'm new here so I'll introduce myself If you dont care for introductions, skip it I'm just doing it as a formality =) ***** I'm 25 years old, and have been using computers as a hobby for more than half my life. As a teenager I never had owned a brand new computer, always received...
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    Windows 7 Can anyone recommend a powerful touch screen notebook / ultrabook?

    I'm trying to find a new notebook for software development, wanting a touchscrren so I can test touch apps. I've been digging around but not found anything which meets all my requirements yet. These are the kind of specs I'm after: Windows 8 (Pro preferable, but can upgrade after) 64 bit...
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    Windows 7 Boot up error

    I have encountered a very unusual error I run WIN 7 HP on my Dell Inspiration and I have been installing and testing some new software. That means I install then uninstall Now if I cold boot up, all works fine. However if I try to put the system in hibernate or sleep on power up it shows the...
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    Windows 7 Kensington Mouseworks Works In Vista But Not in Windows 7 Vista Compatibility Mode

    I have a Kensington Trackball (the original grey square 4 button model) which works great and which I absolutely love. I have had it about 10 years now and it still works perfectly fine. Kensington got a lot of grief (and rightly so) for not providing driver support when migrating it from...