my laptop shuts off after booting
i have a dell intel core i5 n5010 laptop . i switched on the button and it booted showing stating windows.After 2-3 seconds it power off automatically. i used safe mode option but it does not resolve...
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Our laptop was stolen, but later recovered. However, when we got it back it goes to a white screen with the following message:"This computer system, #_______-____, is protected by a password...
View ArticleSystem Repair - does not
When switching on my laptop (Inspiron 1545) I am presented with the option to run system repair or start windows normally.Which ever option is chosen, the laptop "loads system files" & then...
View ArticleUsing the fingerprint reader under Windows 8
I have upgraded by Studio 1735 from Windows 7 Ultimate (with DigitalPersona 5.3) to Windows 8 Pro.The driver for the Authentec AES2810 is present in Device Manager (and the device works e.g. with...
View ArticleLaptop shuts down while playing games on normal temperature.
Hey guys I have a Intel(R) Core i7-2630QM with 2.00 ghz and display driver is Nvidia geforce Gt 525m 2gb virtual memory and 6gb ram.Whenever I play a heavy game like Farcry 3 or Crysis 3 my Laptop...
View ArticleUpgrading The Power Supply and GPU of a Dell Inspiron 660s
Hello, all. I bought the Inspiron 660s, thinking it would have ample GPU power to run at least Planetside 2 on moderate settings. Unfortunately, it does not. Looking around, I need to upgrade my power...
View Article15R 5520 Battery Issue
Hello,I've bought some days ago an Dell 15R 5520 with i3 3110M, HD 7670M and a battery Li-Ion, 6 cells, 48 Whr. I use laptop for some browsing, listen music and edit text and my battery last around 2...
View ArticleAlienware M14x R2 laptop Intel Rapid Storage Technology issue (No...
Hi Guys, I just got my laptop today and I noticed that in the Intel Rapid Storage Technology program there is no acceleration button. I checked my BIOS; SATA mode is set to RAID and I also tried...
View ArticleBlue Screens, freezes and random restarts on my xps 8300
Hey all.Im currently freaking out over my computers behavior of late. I think it started a week ago. I have windows 7 64 bit, dell xps 8300, dual screen monitor set up and it has been absolutely fine...
View Articlebluetooth ooth stoped working. i dont even havew the icon of it.not working...
hi people, i have inspiron N 5010 i downloaded the Windows 8 and the bluetooth stoped working.i downloaded the driveres from the dell.com, but all it says is this "this product has compatibility...
View Articleinspiron 15r se, checking media,media fail
Hi I have had the laptop for three months.Every time it boots up it I get the message: checking media/media fail.It then goes to a blus creen with error code 0xc0000001. I ran diagnostics and got the...
View ArticleDELL E6330 unknow driver at Win8 x64
Hello!I have an unknow device on my e6330 laptop.I try to fix and finding a driver,but it looks like there isn'tIntel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family Thermal Control - 1E24 [UNKNOWN DEVICE] Chip:...
View Article[Inspiron 7720] - Dual boot problem
Hi all,i've bought a new Dell Inspiron 17r se, but i don't like Windows 8 and metro interface, so I want to make a fresh Windows 7 install. Plus, I need last debian wheezy rc1, so I need dual boot but...
View ArticleUsing the 7670m for the Dell 15r 5520
Dell 15r 5520 i5 8gb ram 1tb hard drive, with windows 7. I've had this laptop a few months and I really don't have any complaints. A friend of mine got me into gaming and he told me that my laptop has...
View ArticleM17X unplug problem
HI guysevery time i unplug my computer it goes to low performance and when i plug it back in it stays that way... i cant play any games i need to restart my computer ... Any help would be great thanks ..
View ArticleNew drivers roll-out for XPS 15z (L511Z) and Windows 8
I recently noticed 2 new drivers(dated 2013) for XPS 15z and Windows 8. Does anyone know if and when there will be a new drivers roll-out? The latest drivers are dated 26 October 2012 :(
View ArticleIs it possible to upgrade the SSD yourself
This video shows how to replace a SSD in the XPS13. It looks like either a custom made SSD or at least a special type that has no casing.Is it possible get a part number and buy a bigger one?(Please...
View ArticleXPS M1330 Nvidia Graphics Failed - Options?
The graphics on my laptop have failed a well-known problemcaused by defective NVidia chips.I understand that replacing the chip is almost impossible& the recommended solution is to replace the...
View ArticleDimension 9150 PD 940 - Raid Hard Drive failure
One of my hard drives shows as 'Missing Hard Drive', my hard drives are WDC WD2500JS-75NCB1.I wish to know if I should only replace the one or both and what drive (or drives) would be compatible
View Articledriver
I tried to install GeForce 8600GTS. Opened fiel. Said it was installing drive components, Said it succesfully installed NVIDIA windows XP display driver. I went to Direct X diagonict tool and the same...
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