I'm in the market for a used, ahem, pre-owned LCD Monitor to pair with my 7 year old Dimension 4600. http://groups.google.com/group/alt.sys.pc-clone.dell/browse_thread/thread/e1377c8b61754dc5?hl=en# Looking on CraigsList and ebay, there's a lot of them out there. Any suggestions on model number?...

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Have Dell precision workstation 390, about 3 years old. Running XP Prof sp 3 . Using Office 2003 supplied by Dell. On Jun 26 I came across an offer from Microsoft : free trial of Office Prof 2010. Downloaded and installed it. Could not get it working as I hoped. Tried to open my 2003 Word to...

Should not be in PIO mode, as that is slower. There is either a cable problem, or a hardware problem. Need more information to diagnose. "Larry" wrote in message ... Is the writer suppose to run in DMA mode or PIO (as...

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s the writer suppose to run in DMA mode or PIO (as mine is ) included a pick. Dvd-rom master, dDVD writer Slave. If Dma how do you get to change and or stay DMA? Thanks Larry Sorry if this posts twice

Well, folks, I finally did spring for a new laptop: A Compaq Presario for $299 at Best Buy. It had good reviews on the BB site. Now a backup question. I have been using Acronis True Image 10 Home to back up my computers (all XP). The package does not mention Windows7. (The highest is...

I had bought a Inspiron 530 with a DELL 19" Wide Flat Panel monitor. I had connected it via digital cable and it worked perfectly fine. Today it stopped working. When I boot my computer, it flashes "entering power save mode". It works in analog mode fine. I am unable to figure what the problem...

I just got a new computer with Windows 7. I am using Thunderbird for my new mail client. I set things up and all is working, but on the setting it says the password is transmitted unsecurely, apparently it is not encrypted. Charter is no help whatsoever. I am surprised -- does anyone else use...

Ok, I have an aging Inspiron 2200. Lately, the battery charges/doesn't charge. If I jiggle the AC Adapter, it charges. Same problem with a different charger, so it appears to be the receptacle in the computer that the charger plugs into. Is this an expensive fix? (I assume something has to be...

I have a Dim 8300 that I have been running for many years linking to the Internet via a Linksys Port Router, so I can connect my Laptop as needed (the 8300 is the host). Am running WinXP, with all the updates. Lately, every few days, the Internet link indicates that the connect is lost. I can...

I got this error message "HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H55n (Seek,Synch,ATIP a mechanical positioning error-Hardware error(04/09/03). Dimension 8200 1.9 1gb. Top unit dvd-rom , second is dvd writer (LG) connected with 40 pin original cable (replaced cd-r burner) in CS (cable select). Is the LG going...

Dimension 4600 with nvidia FX5200 video card. Lately the display on my ten year old CRT monitor is exhibiting bending of vertical lines towards the center of the screen. Also the corners of the pages I'm viewing are not visible. I've tried adjusting the monitor's settings but it doesn't help very...

How can you delete safely, a program, that was downloaded by mistake, and do to a virus, cannot remove it in the normal way. E.G.Control panel, Add and Remove . When I try to do it It comes up with a Cannot remove without CD or installation disk. I never had a disk! The Program... Micro.Net...

Hi All, I need to return my nephews Inspiron 1525 for repair after he dropped it pretty badly. The back hinge and screen surround are broken. Surprisingly it still ran and he used it that way for over a year (didn't want to tell dad) until today, when a screw fell out and the lid won't stay...

I bought a 23 inch LCD monitor for my computer at Christmas time. Today a vertical line, blue colored, is running from the top to bottom of the screen. Are these dead pixels or what? I've only had this monitor since Christmas. Anyway to fix it is the line stuck there for good? Thanks!

I'm researching some laptop deals. I am looking for a new laptop. My usage is basically office software, online poker, and general internet/email stuff. Nothing heavy at all. I see a laptop with a 2.13 Intel core i3-330 M processor. This is a Dell 15 and goes for $499.99 I see a Toshiba with...

I know this is a Dell newsgroup, but I'm wondering if any of you are familiar with this particular computer? The L505D-LS5005 model is on sale ($465 total cost). 15.6" screen. 250 gb HD 2 gb

Saw on Costco online these 2 Dells. Will replace Compaq SR2020NX which I purchased at Circuit City 4 years ago. Prior to that I had Dell's but at the buying time heard they were over priced and their service had gone down hill. Wondering how it is now although Costco gives 2 years. Use Works for...

I am ready to replace my Dell 8110. My price range is "around" $500. I use the computer for web browsing, email, and some document handling. Don't need fancy graphics, but would like whatever I get to be faster than the 8110. Huge disk space isn't important either. What would you all...