Forum: Dell Computers
February 28th 11, 11:09 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,713
W7--SP1
On 27/02/2011 20:49, MZB wrote:
Have any of you who have W7 installed SP1?
I am hesitant to do this (fear of something screwing up).
Please relay your experiences. How long did it take?
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Forum: Dell Computers
February 13th 11, 03:54 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 15
Views: 825
CD Drive Problem
On 09/02/2011 23:15, wrote:
I need a bit of advice. I have a 48X Mas CD-RW Drive (Sony CD-RW CRX216E) in my Dim 8300
and am having a problem getting it to open. I press the...
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Forum: Dell Computers
January 18th 11, 08:46 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,212
IE8 memory hog?
No, I'm not considering speed at all tho I have read over the years a
lot more complain about IE speeds than Firefox but to be fair, IE has
a larger market share than Firefox. However...
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Forum: Dell Computers
January 12th 11, 02:07 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,212
IE8 memory hog?
On 06/01/2011 19:26, Rasta Pickles wrote:
I've had this problem on my Studio XPS 7100 (Win 7, 64-bit) and now
tonight on my Inspiron 1750 (same OS).
Both pcs are unuseable at present, any...
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Forum: Dell Computers
November 26th 10, 11:06 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 2
Views: 345
Soundcard problem?
On 25/11/2010 20:07, J wrote:
My Dim 5100 has outputs on the front for headphones and mic. I wish to add a
soundcard (PCI) as I think it might be better than the onboard audio for
music. (Will...
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Forum: Dell Computers
November 18th 10, 02:07 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 17
Views: 959
OT- AVG Anti Virus
On 17/11/2010 03:41, powrwrap wrote:
I dumped AVG Free last December after it allowed two of my computers
to be infected. I ended up having to do a wipe and clean install of
Windows XP on one...
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Forum: Dell Computers
August 18th 10, 09:40 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 12
Views: 574
Infected computer
On 18/08/2010 00:54, wrote:
My daughter's old Latitude D520 has some persistent
malware on it. I am trying to talk her into doing
a clean install of XP Pro (the OS it...
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Forum: Dell Computers
August 5th 10, 01:22 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,282
Firefox Wow!
On 31/07/2010 22:43, Pat Conover wrote:
I finally got sick enough of IE8 to try Firefox and all I can say is WOW!
It's like driving a Ferrari compared to a Kia. You folks always recommended
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Forum: Dell Computers
June 9th 10, 08:54 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 10
Views: 959
64-bit question
On 08/06/2010 22:49, Daave wrote:
If I were to purchase a Dell Inspiron 537, preinstalled with Windows 7
Professional (64-bit), is there a compatibility setting that would allow
me to install...
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Forum: Dell Computers
May 21st 10, 08:49 AM Posted to alt.comp.hardware,alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,282
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Forum: Dell Computers
May 7th 10, 08:57 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 6
Views: 351
Dimension 8100 Power Supply Problem
On 30/04/2010 01:43, Pat Conover wrote:
Hi All,
I have an old Dimension 8100 that I used as a file server. The HD was new,
with a fresh install of XP Home SP3, connected to an UPS with...
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Forum: Dell Computers
March 25th 10, 09:33 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 8
Views: 403
64-bit IE on a Dell?
On 24/03/2010 17:27, Justin Credible wrote:
Got Win7 64-bit installed on my Inspiron and I have two different IE
entries in the Start/All Programs menu.
Bog standard IE and IE (64-bit).
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Forum: Dell Computers
March 2nd 10, 11:07 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 12
Views: 695
Recommended External Hard Drive?? - Thanks
On 02/03/2010 01:58, Sam wrote:
Many thanks to all of you for the excellent information! William, I
especially appreciate your comment "They are loading this so-called
SmartWare on them." So...
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Forum: Dell Computers
February 26th 10, 09:08 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
How to Check Out That New PC
On 18/02/2010 15:20, Daddy wrote:
Geoff wrote:
My fault for not being specific enough.
What I meant to ask was: Is there anything special to do to make sure
the hardware...
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Forum: Dell Computers
February 18th 10, 10:27 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,163
How to Check Out That New PC
My fault for not being specific enough.
What I meant to ask was: Is there anything special to do to make sure
the hardware works properly? I mean, besides just working with the
computer...
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Forum: Dell Computers
February 12th 10, 01:14 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 17
Views: 937
Large Drive Support Dimension 4550
On 11/02/2010 23:28, ChuckP wrote:
I have a Dell Dimension 4550 with an 80gb drive. I would like to
replace it with a larger drive (350GB). This will be a clean reinstall.
My recovery disk...
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Forum: Ati Videocards
January 7th 10, 10:09 AM Posted to alt.comp.periphs.videocards.ati
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,715
Another reason for owning an air compressor.
On 31/12/2009 06:26, Cronos wrote:
Steve wrote:
Did you see the movie "The Abyss" where the hero has to breath oxygen
enriched liquid to survive diving at a very low ocean depth?
It...
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Forum: Dell Computers
December 9th 09, 01:09 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 11
Views: 555
New Dell Monitor
On 07/12/2009 02:53, Von Fourche wrote:
"Bob wrote in message
...
"Von wrote in...
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Forum: Dell Computers
December 3rd 09, 12:14 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 2
Views: 217
TV Tuner Card
On 02/12/2009 17:03, Jim wrote:
Our Dell Dimension 9200 came with a TV Tuner Card installed, but we can't
use it due to the aerial input signal not being strong enough, so I hooked
it up to a...
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Forum: Dell Computers
December 2nd 09, 02:43 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 15
Views: 832
AntiVirus
On 29/11/2009 17:08, Andy wrote:
I am thinking of going to Windows defender with my Dell 8200, winXP
SP3.
I now have AVG 8.5 and it will soon be not free. Do I need anything
more than Window...
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Forum: Dell Computers
November 12th 09, 06:23 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 11
Views: 752
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Forum: Dell Computers
September 22nd 09, 09:30 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 39
Views: 809
Those SMALL 10" screens.... A few questions.
LEESA wrote:
I have been using the same SONY TRINITRON 17" monitor for about ten
years or so. I do use reading glasses but for the most part... the
monitor still works great. Now... I...
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Forum: Dell Computers
September 18th 09, 08:59 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 9
Views: 835
Dead Hard Drive
galvo wrote:
Hi All,
My son has an old Dell 4600. Well about 7 years old. His hard drive
stopped booting. When he goes into the bios, his H.D. is not seen.
He has another hard drive...
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Forum: Dell Computers
August 19th 09, 01:07 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
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Replies: 69
Views: 1,441
OT-- do I really need to upgrade my IE 6.0??
MB_ wrote:
I have IE 6.x at home and IE 7.0 at work. I prefer IE to Firefox and I do
NOT want to use IE 8.0 at this time.
But I also prefer the look and feel of IE 6.x compared to 7.0.
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Forum: Dell Computers
July 29th 09, 12:46 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,24hoursupport.helpdesk
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,215
Which CPU to buy?
Dori wrote:
Dan C wrote:
Also, it's "you're", you ignorant grade-school grammar dropout.
Who gives a **** you worthless troll?
just remember kids:
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