This is what I wrote to Dell - anybody else had the same problem? I click on 'help and support' in the start menu - the icon turns to an hourglass for maybe 1 second - then the icon turns back to normal. But no help appears. This is the same problem as described...

Could we please have some feedback on our choices? We would like to upgrade our Dell 4550 to a Dimension 8400 which will be used mainly for video work (using a Dell scanner to scan pictures, slides, etc.). We currently use a Dell external dvd burner using firewire. We are hoping this Dimension...

Hi, what is the difference between a dual layer drive and not dual layer drive? Thanks....

Hello, I have an older Dell Machine that wont let me into the BIOS. It should be by pressing DELETE, like a machine we have here just like it. But all delete does is remove the Dell Splash (Pre-Boot) Screen and then just boot normally. It wont let me into the BIOS...suggestions? Thanks, Brian

I'd like to add a floppy drive from another computer to my new Dell 4700 tower system. Unfortunately, I didn't get to spec out the system as it was bought for me by a non-profit I work for. I need the mounting bracket and wondered if any of you know where I can get one. I tried calling Dell but...

Is Windows Media Center built on top of Windows XP Home or Windows XP Pro ? Does it make a difference which model of DELL ? Regards, de ~ Vince ~

If I do image backups and daily incrementals using Ghost, Is there a reason I should keep the XP System restore feature on? I do a baseline once a month and then daily incrementals with Ghost 9. Turns out, if I have the XP Restore on, then Ghost wont do incrementals, only the large baseline...

I am not interested in servicing other people's computers, but I do enjoy computers as a hobby. Dell offers a self-study course for Associate-level DCSE training. If anyone has taken this course (or the classroom version of same), can you tell me what it covers? Do you suppose it would be...

I bought Imation DVD-R. Used DVD XCopy Express to make a backup copy of a movie using my new computer's Phillip's DVD dual layer burner (DVD-R was not dual layer). It played on my computer but not my JVC home theater player. My friend gave me two movies she'd backed up using the same software. ...

A good friend of mine bought a Dell 2400 about 2 yrs ago and he claims that it's been running slow ever since day one. I installed a wireless router for him yesterday and couldn't believe how slow it started and shut down, not to mention every program taking forever to launch. His basic config...

I'm going to replace the 250W PSU in my Dimension 8200 (2.0Ghz - built January 2001 UK) with a 400W. I've googled on this and found a number of worrying reports that due to non-ATX compliance that a standard ATX PSU could fry the mobo. Anyone got a definitve answer as to whether the Dimension...

My company Just Call Me Pete Productions INC. ordered several of these computers from DELL. Double the amount came to my company. In contacting DELL, they stated to keep the extra computers for it was their error. I am offering you guys the benefit of DELL's mistake. Total Cost of computer...

It's about time for Dell to sell a decent Linux box -something better that the low end 2400. Maybe cut a deal with RedHat, Suse (Novell), Lindows-Linspire etc.

Might somebody know if I can reuse the CPU heatsink and fan from Dell Dimension 4550 on another ATX MoBo? Thanks!

Hi, I'm in the market for a Dell laptop and was poking around their website. I'm a grad student so I decided to check out the Education section of their site where they sell an Inspiron 1150 with a base price of $1189. For the hell of it I looked in their Home & Home Office section where I found...

About a year ago, I spent a great deal of time researching the internet and reading many reviews, to select a good, reliable , backup utility. After much effort and reading, I selected Genie Backup Program. Although it has the features that I love and has a pretty intuitive interface, I find it...

I am an attorney in a large law firm who is going to go into business by myself. My current firm is all Dell (as am I at home). By myself, there will be no IT support, other than myself and what Dell offers. I would appreciate the group's advice with several questions. 1. I think a notebook...

"Buzz" wrote in message ... Several recent threads discussed the noise level of the 8400. Most posters reported the machine to be relatively quiet, but in general, few hardware details were provided. The 8400 is available with...

Many big system builders are no longer shipping XP install CDs with their systems. If a system doesn't come with an XP install CD then don't buy it. Get one that has the OS release CD.

I am searching for a reliable external hard drive for my Dell PC, OS 98se. I did not know that so many brands existed. I am considering: 1. Toshiba 2. Iomega 3. LaCie 4. Seagate 5. Western Digital 6. Maxtor 7. Iogear 8. Fantom