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    Windows 10 My folders are opening up half size.

    Hello, I have Windows 10 on my Dell laptop computer. Sometimes when I click on a folder to open it, it opens half size. Of course when I click on the maximize icon on the top right, the folder increases to full size. But I was wondering how I can make my folders always open to full size. Thank you
  2. Windows 7 I have a Dell laptop. Its runs Vista. Last year, before I bought a Window 7 Product Code.......

    My Dell could not take higher upgrades (ie 2008 and above) and I ran the advisor and compatability wizard before I bought the Windows 7 upgrade. I have since purchased an HP Pavillion, so my need to install the Windows 7 was not so urgent. I am now wondering how I can now install this upgrade...
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    Windows 10 Your web browser is not using a secure enough connection

    Hi, I have suddenly started getting issues with websites (eg a failure to connect to Sage Pay from a shopping site) - Chrome and Edge browsers. I believe I am up to date with Windows 10 updates and Chrome is right up to date version, just reinstalled to be sure. eg -I tried accessing PC World...
  4. Windows 7 I’m experiencing a no boot device on my windows 7 3010 optiplex.

    I have no idea what to do. I have my Daws on it. And I’ve tried everything can anyone help ? Ty.
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    Windows 10 Dell Support Assist

    Does anyone know if Dell keeps this app available after warranty expires? I like it as I feel like I'm doing chores to keep system running smoothly - everything seems to be right there - driver downloads, mem check etc. Thanks.
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    Windows 7 Dell asking permission?

    Today the shield that I think is the sign of a windows update appeared on my taskbar. When I right clicked on it, it said Dell was asking permission. When I click on it, the window saying do you want this app to make changes to your computer. I don't know what the changes are so I said no. It...
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    Windows 7 Disk not recognized

    I have a 700GB external disk drive that my Dell x64 used to recognize when I plugged it in. W7 will no longer recognize it. I can plug it into another like Dell W7 machine and it recognizes the disk. Does anyone know why this problem is happening and anything I can do to rectify it? (It may...
  8. Windows 7 How to limit my RAM?

    Hello everyone! I have been using my laptop, Dell Inspiron 1464, since 2011. It came with pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Sometime around 2013, I accidentally limited my RAM to a mere 256 MB (original size - 4 GB) from inside the windows, and not from the BIOS. This prevented my...
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    Windows 10 Going to install update

    I did a Macrium backup yesterday, ran a Dell Support Assist scan, installed new BIOS, and an Intel Interface Driver. Is there anything else I should do? I am on admin account for this upgrade. Thanks.
  10. Windows 10 Windows 10 randomly freezes and reboots when using a USB-C connection

    Hello, I have a Windows 10, that cannot handle the USB-C to USB-C connection, it simply freezes when I connect a Dell U2719DC Monitor to the computer. I already update both Windows 10 and ATI graphical card, and nothing. Also tried to use a display port from USB-C to HDMI, and here seems to...
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    Running Dell Dock On A Acer Computer

    So one day i heard about Dell Dock and i got interested in it i wanted to see how much different it was from rocket dock so i ran it and it said: You must be on a Dell computer to use the Dell Dock And I Wanted To Compare Docks I need help please
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    Windows 7 Dual boot Win 7 and Ubuntu

    I have a Dell desktop and I am currently running Windows 7 and I would like to install Ubuntu on separate hard drive in same computer. My question is, when I install Ubuntu, do I keep Win 7 hard drive plugged in or do I remove it. Thanks Zavier
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    Does my Dell Inspiron 17" 5770 have Hyperthreading ... ?
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    Windows 10 Recovery or backup?

    Confusion reigns.. I have had at least 5 power state failures since purchasing the Dell with win10 (which I purchased November 2018). Yesterday I had one and decided to go to the Dell website for help. I had a remote session which lasted about an hour. Tech ran the Dell diagnostics, increased...
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    Windows 7 Finger print reader setup opens .cbldc.io page ?

    Old Dell M1530, fresh install of windows 7. has a fingerprint reader but using Dell fingerprint software= not finger print reader installed. windows reporting that AuthentTec is present device manger it shows driver is up to date and is working fine. uninstalled dell software. Control...
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    Windows 10 Determine which PCs were originally Windows 10 - now with Windows 7

    Hi - I work for a company that orders a lot of Dell PCs. We ordered many of them originally with with downgrades from Win 10 to Win 7 as some of our software was not yet Win 10 compatible. Now I'd like to begin upgrading those machines back to Win 10, but have lost the file as to which...
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    Windows 7 Win 7 will not load.

    I have a Dell Latitude E6410 that needed the hard drive replaced. During the Win 7 installation process , it hangs when the Win Logo is displayed for the first time , after a few seconds the entire screen turns white. I first tried different drives and Software medias. On a whim i stuck in a Win...
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    Windows 10 Cloned a hdd but does not show in bios for boot, only in Legacy

    I have a Dell xps 8700 pc with Windows 10 installed. I cloned my new wd hdd from a ssd card. In the bios under UEFI boot the hdd does not show up in the boot order, but does show up in the Legacy boot order. I played around for a few hours with this but to no avail. Any help to get it to boot...
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    Windows 8 external monitor messing with color calibration on main monitor

    Hi , I am running a dell xps 8500 machine, i7 processor ,. 12 gb of ram, solid state ssd. I have a calibrated monitor hplp2275 on my computer, calibrated using ey one. I hooked up my tv to the external hdmi plug on the main board, not the add on graphics card and it plays well. The tv looks...
  20. Windows 7 Ethernet light/internet light rapidly flashing

    I have a Dell Inc. OptiPlex 7010 01 Windows 7 Professional (x64) Service Pack 1 (because I cannot afford better). I have a wired connection to my router. Both my ethernet and internet light continuously flash. Recently my internet speed and dropped very low. Contacted ISP, they see no problem on...