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    Windows 10 Can I re-use my Windows 10 licence for an OS reload on same PC

    Hello, I'd like to do a Windows 10 reinstall ( a complete OS reinstall) on my current PC, as it's old and getting very slow. Would anyone know can I reuse my Windows key, which I originally bought on Ebay the first time I installed it about 4 years ago? According to my system page it's a...
  2. Windows 10 Sound becomes static when using Microphone and speakers

    It occurs every time when having a video chat on google meet or voice chat on discord after 30-45 mins. Speakers turn into static. Even windows sounds are static. I have done sound service restart but it did not work. Only works every time I restart my PC which is very annoying for online...
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    Windows XP XP error message

    I wanted to install win xp pro onto a Del latitude laptop D630 which originally had vista installed. I however came across this error message, is there anything I can do?
  4. Windows 10 Taskbar Menu issue

    I'm trying to remove the Cortana and search icon from the taskbar, but when I right-click on the taskbar I get a incomplete menu. The second photo is what it should look like. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Nylo Dell Venue Pro 8 tablet Win 10 Home Link Removed
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    Windows 10 ClearType not working?

    Just switched from a Lenovo desktop running Windows 8 to a Dell running Windows 10 -- keeping my trusty Samsung analog LED monitor with a VGA connection. On the new computer, letters in all applications (word processing, browsers, emails) seem slightly shaky, faint, vaguely greenish -- not the...
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    Windows 10 Dell g7 15 7588 Power Problem (Help)

    So my laptop is 2 years old, it worked fine while i was gaming, now when i play my fps drops from 60 to 15 and stays in between 20, 15 and even lower than that, but when i disconnected my laptops charger my games started to run 50 to 40 and 30 fps and it stayed like that for a really long until...
  7. 4GB RAM, 1.91GB Usable

    I have bought this second hand laptop. I checked the systems specs and I saw that 1.91GB RAM can be only used out of 4GB. I was looking many methods on youtube and the internet and it's not working. PC: Dell Inspiron 15-3552
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    Windows 10 Installing Windows 10 via USB flash drive.

    Hi, I want to reinstall a fresh Windows 10 OS for the first time, years after using Windows 8.1 I take out the old OS drive, and put in a clean formatted drive for the new OS. Dell sent me a Windows 10 USB stick with this computer, so I'll use that. But now the puzzle of getting everything...
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    Windows 7 I need tips on buying a used Win 7 PC!

    I bought a used Win 7 PC off Ebay, but it turned out not to be useful, so I need some tips or shopping guidelines on what to look for. Mostly I need this PC to play online movies/TV shows, Youtube videos, etc., without buffering, freezing, or similar nonsense. Other than this, it will mostly be...
  10. Dell introduces redesigned XPS 15 and XPS 17

    Dell’s family of XPS laptops If you’re in the market for a new PC, take note: Dell has announced new devices that deliver larger screens, long battery life and enough power to stream your favorite shows, edit photos for Instagram, render 4K videos for YouTube or create original sounds and...
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    Windows 10 VPN Avast

    On my windows 7 pc, I just downloaded a VPN by Avast which is good to use on 5 devices. Can I put that on the Dell? It is not the anti virus program - just the VPN. Thanks.
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    USB error message

    Hello, I use my cell phone to connect my Dell laptop to the Internet,using a USB cable. I have Windows 10 on my laptop. Up until recently this worked perfectly with no problems. But now I keep getting this error message that says my USB device is not recognized. Can anyone tell me what the...
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    Windows 8 Windows recovery can not initiate

    Hello, I haven’t used my laptop for long time and when opened the os won’t boot up and tried to repair it says can’t be repaired. I used dell recovery tool to get a iso file and made a bootable usb stick. When tried to install Iget the efi system is formatted to ntfs format please format to...
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    Windows 10 Fixed!!! Shut down Delays after latest update Windows 10 Pro

    After have installed the latest Windows 10 pro update the system takes very long to shut down. It is a Dell Vostro 5470 Intell Core I5 The screen goes off but HD spins (I can hear it) only power led is on... It goes Off after 4-5 minutes. Thanks all
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    Windows 10 version 1909

    An article on Computerworld from Dec 2019 states that this version has bugs that continue to haunt the user. I am hesitant to install this just yet. Can I wait until bugs are worked out? Don't have tech support from Dell anymore so don't need any deep problems. Thanks.
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    Windows 10 windows update history not showing up

    I try to to to view windows history and notjing shows up. I check windows updates says Iam up to date. last up that was in stalled was on Fe 12 ran trouble shooter rans sfc scan now and showed no errors thereis nothing in view update history. i have had a dell tech look into he claims...
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    Windows 10 Upgrading a 64bit windows 7 pro to Windows 10 32bit Pro...Can I do it?

    I have an Dell Optiplex 980 running Win 7 Pro on a 64 bit platform. It is maxed at 4 GB ram which I think is the minimum to run Win 10 64b. Can I just update to the 32 bit OS so the 4 gb memory will be more adequate? Thank you
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    Anleitung für Herabstufung von Windows Server 2019 auf Windows Server 2016

    Hallo, auf einem Dell-PC ist als Betriebssystem Windows Server 2019 installiert, jedoch eine Visualisierungssoftware ist nur für Windows Server 2016 freigegeben. Dell kann leider kein Windows Server 2016 mehr ausliefern und empfiehlt ein Downgrade auf 2016. Ein anderer Rechner kommt nicht...
  19. Migrating Operating System to SSD causes crackling in audio?.

    Hello, I just bought myself a new Dell Inspiron 15 7559. I added a 250 GB SSD then migrated the OS to the SSD and set up the original mechanical drive as storage. This is a great setup. It's fast like crazy. But then a few days later I noticed a short crackling sound that happens about every 5...
  20. Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo unveil new commercial devices at CES 2020

    At CES 2020 Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo delivered the latest advances in security and mobility in new devices for commercial customers. Head over to the Link Removed for details of the new devices, each leveraging Windows 10 features to provide a productive, secure experience for on-the-go...