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    Windows 7 Windows Live Mail

    I have a Dell Inspiron mini with Win7 starter with 1 Gig of ram. I didn't use it for 2 months and turned it on 2 days ago. I downloaded 22 win updates. I alse use Microsoft Security Essentials. Now when I use Win Live Mail, I get an error message(0X80004005) when I try download E-Mail from...
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    Windows 8 Transfer of e-mail folder files from Windows Vista computer to Windows 8 computer

    I have been trying (without success) to transfer my e-mail folder files from my old computer (Dell Inspiron 530 using Vista) to my new computer (Sony Vaio using Windows 8). The transfer is from Windows Mail to Windows Live Mail. The recommended method on the old machine using a flash drive is...
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    Windows 8 In need of Help. Several Issues.

    New to forums, and windows 8. I was pretty computer literate to this point but now I feel like an idiot. I will give as much detail as possible. If any other is needed just ask. I run win8 pro 64bit. dell inspiron 1545. Has Pentium(r) dual core cpu t4300 @2.10 ghz. 3gb ram. I previously...
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    Windows 8 Why is BIOS insecure on new Windows 8 laptop?

    I just received my new Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 64 bit laptop running Windows 8. It came with a new BIOS that supports both UEFI and Legacy. Compared to the BIOS on my old Dell Inspiron laptop it seems very insecure. I'm referring to access to the boot order. In my old BIOS I could set a password...
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    Windows 8 Installing Windows 8 and 7 to new computer

    I just received a new Dell Inspiron 15R-5520 64 bit laptop. I also ordered and received from Dell the Windows 8 OS DVD along with a Drivers DVD. I also own a valid Windows 7 OS with product key. I use Acronis True Image 2013 to backup and restore images of the OS. I wish to partition my HDD...
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    Windows 7 Computer randomly freezes, but doesn't restart

    Hi there, this computer is working away for surveillance purposes. It has been crashing since installation, maybe once every two days. The computer does not restart neither shuts down. It justs freezes, and happened once when I was there. I tried to turn on the display but it acted like nothing...
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    Windows 7 Windows Vista to Windows 7 using backup disks

    Hi all, My fiance has a Dell Inspiron 15" laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium currently on it. She got a trojan (heur.html.maliframe) and instead of trying to go through the hassle of removing it, I thought it'd be a good time to wipe the HDD and go to Windows 7. My questions are: 1. I...
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    Windows 7 2 monitor screens running independently

    Hi all. I have a Dell Inspiron 1420 and a Samsung SyncMaster 226BW, which are both connected to each other. My graphics card is the NVIDIA 8400 GS and I am using Windows 7. I have setup the dual screen e.g. my laptop screen is a mirror image of the Samsung and vice a versa. What I want is to...
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    Windows 7 Running 2 monitor screens independently

    Hi all. I have a Dell Inspiron 1420 and a Samsung SyncMaster 226BW, which are both connected to each other. My graphics card is the NVIDIA 8400 GS and I am using Windows 7. I have setup the dual screen e.g. my laptop screen is a mirror image of the Samsung and vice a versa. What I want is to...
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    Windows 7 How to make multiple partitions from a Single pre-partitioned disk

    I recently bought a dell inspiron 14r laptop. It came with windows 7 Home premium which was pre-installed. The problem with it is, the whole 640GB was allotted to a single drive C. I want to repartition the hard disk into 6 drives. But they didnot gave me the windows 7 installation disk or its...
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    Windows 8 Help me.

    Hello guyz I am using windows 8 enterprise 9200 x86 on Dell Inspiron n5050 Core i 3. My problem is When I am active windows with Windows 8 Pro Activator v1.0 Final (+ Windows 8 Personalization Enabler) or Windows 8 PERMANENT Activator 5-11-2012 so after restart Windows not open properly I mean...
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    Windows 7 BSOD Error: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

    Dell Inspiron 1545 W7 SP1 Intel T6600 Core2 duo 2.4Ghz 4GB PC2-6400 RAM I have included all the dumps, CPU-Z snips, RAMMon copy, a screen shot of my W7 updates, and a HTML log of my Dell PC scan. I have tried reading some of the other DRIVER_IRQL threads and tried some piece meal fixes and...
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    Windows 7 TeVii S660 Problem With Windows7 64

    My Problem with Win7 64 it Work With XP SP3 very Well Need Help My Laptop: Dell Inspiron N5520 Core i7 Check The AttachmentsLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink Removed
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    Windows 7 BSOD for past week. Please help newbie.

    The error code on blue screen when it first comes up is IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Basic info about PC: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit, Dell Inspiron 545S, Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E7500 @2.93 Ghz, Installed Memory 6 GB Can boot in Safe mode only. Gets to desktop and afetr about 30 seconds, shuts down...
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    Windows 7 When I Try a Windows Backup it Always Fails

    I have a Dell Inspiron 1721 connected to a new Seagate external hard drive. The Inspiron has 280GB of which 85 are free. The Seagate has 465GB with 445GB free. Several times I have attempted to back up the Inspiron and so far have been unsuccessful. The message I get is: Your last backup...
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    Windows 8 Fixing BSOD: Critical Structure Corruption on Dell Inspiron with Windows 8

    I keep getting a BSOD when I start up (well actually the screen goes back and forth from black to grey) and then eventually an error message appears which says that windows is gathering information about the problem and will restart, and that there is "critical structure corruption"... However...
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    Windows 7 Trouble signing onto my laptop; forgot password

    I haven't signed on to my laptop that I bought from former co-worker of mine (really savvy with computers) in a few months and I've forgotten the password to log-in. There was no animosity between us after the purchase - he ended up quitting and getting a job elsewhere. I have a Dell Inspiron...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 usb dvd tool

    Not sure if this is in the right part of the forums? but here we go. I am formating and reinstalling windows 7. I have a Dell Inspiron 1720 laptop. Intel 2.3 ghz duel core, cpu. upgraded to 4 gig of ram. done months ago. New 750 gig HDD. New to this install. just bought it. Installed with a dell...
  19. Windows 7 Nothing shows up at login screen

    Running Windows 7 Ultimate N x86 on a Dell Inspiron 6400 I used MSConfig to set the computer to boot into Safe Mode - Minimal Services. I did nothing else. That's the only thing I did. Now when it gets to the login screen, nothing shows up. Just the cursor, the Ease of Access button, and...
  20. Windows 7 Rapid Beeping at Startup

    Hello, I am using Windows 7 Pro on a Dell Inspiron 1520. Today, when I attempted to start the unit, I heard a rapid beeping that was uncontrollable until I clicked the Control Key. There are no error messages. I have done 2 cold boots and a memory diagnostic (which found no errors) with no...