Optiplex GX60 I recently had to fdisk and reformat the hard drive. I was able to get Windows XP installed. However the Dell Resource CD is another story. I ran the setup, and it seemed to install just fine. The drivers for the Ethernet Controller, Multimedia Audio Controller, PCI Communications...

Something is screwed up on my Windows Update set-up. I used to have it so that MS would ASK me if I wanted to d/l/install the upgrades. Lately, it seems to d/l them automatically and asks me if I want to install it. How do I go back to the first set-up.

A friend and I bought a pair of Latitude CPiA machines (PII-300) a while back for a particular task. They had the right mix of ports and enough grunt for 98SE, which we needed for backward compatibility with legacy DOS apps that require direct port access. I set his machine up first (clean...

I was starting to order a 1505 after I finally found out the difference between the 6400 and the 1505, but I noticed the 1505 is using AMD processors. How do these compare to Intel processors? Should I be concerned? Thanks again-- Kevin M.

Hello All I am going to be listing a Dell Optiplex 620 for sale w/next business day on site warranty and was wondering if anyone out there knows of a way to determine a reasonable price for this? Either a site or someplace? I am not asking an arm and a leg either. Thanks

I'm in the process of reinstalling my OS on my new E1405 laptop to get rid of the bloatware which was xp media center. The reinstallation dvd said it was to reinstall the operating system but as it is cranking away, it doesn't mention anything about media center, just xp pro. Is this still...

Ok just aquired a new Latitude D820 via ebay as a non working model, have looked on dells site re the warranty info and iot says no warranty on this machine , but then when you look in the original config it says it came from Italy and has 3 yrs NBD international , so confusion there , have...

I just purchased a Dell E1505 Laptop for my home network (just have my desktop and a laptop connected). My current laptop was died on me, so I purchased this new one. My desktop is also a Dell. Questions: - I'm having a problem sharing my "E" drive on my desktop with the new laptop. I have DSL...

....you should be summarily flogged for responding to the OSX/Windows thread that appears to have been cross-posted to every usenet group other than alt.pickups.gunracks. The door has now been left open for every geek, freak, and dolt who ever lived in mom's basement. I'm pulling down 40 posts...

Everything works fine on my new XPS 410 except my Dell USB keyboard and mouse will not bring it out of standby. Most of the time the CPU wakes up and the drive lights flash but no video. The monitor is still asleep. Often even the CPU will not wake up. I have to force a reboot to regain my...

Hi all, I want to reformat and reload my system software on a dell inspiron 600m. The system software is stored on the hard drive, but I can not figure out how to use it to reformat the harddrive and reload the system software like in the old days when you had the system stored on a cd. I can...

There are some indications that a reinstall of XP might be a worth while exercise. (These reasons way are not germane to this question.) I back up my HD weekly. I figure I could make a complete back up just before I started on this exercise. The question I have is how to restore all the...

We recently bought a new Dell D410 notebook 1Gig RAM, w/ XP Pro SP2, Office 2003 Premium (not activated) disabled MS Firewall,l installed all updates as of last night, installed Black Ice FW and McAfee Enterprise v7.1 antivirus software Randomly, it'll do a memeory dump: STOP:...

I've got the Dell XPS400 with the 500gb data safe drive (2 drives in an array in one) 1. When I defragment the C drive, does it also defrag the mirrored hard drive as well? Or, is there something I have to do to defragment it seperately? 2. Does the D drive (where norton ghost saves its backup)...

A friend of mine is looking to buy a new computer. He has a VERY old computer that doesn't work well. He has heard of dual core and wondered if he should get it. His needs are not huge: internet surfing, email, word processing, etc. I suggested that he should just get the cheapie Dell (he will...

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Apple announced today its new Desktop machines. Using Woodcrest duo processors! Makes for a machine $1000 cheaper than similar Dell. Shipping as off today: proc speed - all quad, up to 3ghz up to 16 GB memory up to 2 TB storage graphics up to radeon x1900 or FX4500 wireless BT & Airport (802.11g)

I am looking to upgrade the Video Card on my Dimension 8200. It came with an NVIDIA GeForce2 MX 400 with 32mgs of Ram. The only reason I want to change cards at all is I want to hook up two Monitors and possibly watch TV on it. Thank You ahead of time for your help and time. Timetraveler

I have a Dell Dimension 4600 computer with a CD and a CD/RW all original factory drives. What type of CD and DVD's type media do I need to burn DVD's. I have only used the CD's for playback never used to record music or photos. I want to make a CD for digital photos storage. What do you...

I've been taking care of my retired in-laws computer needs for many years. They currently have a Dimension 4500 Celeron, purchased in January, 2003. Their needs are minimal; internet browsing, email, and minor photo editing/printing. No DVD burning. They have SBC Global DSL. The 'kids'...