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Very Slow Dell Dimension 3000 - 24hrs to install Win XP

I have a Dell Dimension 3000 that is very very slow. I figured I would reformat my HDD and reinstall Windows XP. However, the install takes well over 24 hours to complete. The Bios shows that 512MB RAM is installed. I tried a new 80GB Western Digital HDD in it...

Tags: jonatay325@..., hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP, Dell Dimension 3000, Dell Dimension, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-26

Power Out on Dell Dimension 3000

I am servicing a Dell Dimension 3000 that went out after a thunderstorm. The power in the house went out after lightling struck and the pc would not power up after. I have replaced the power supply and have a green light on the board itself, but when I depress...

Tags: Corporate governance, stevenpmarks@..., Dell Dimension 3000, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Dimension

Discussion threads 2007-07-15

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hi! i have a dell dimension 3000 and i went to reformat my hard drive and when i did that, my monitor stopped working. i have tried booting it in safe mode and that didn't work. i also have tried different monitors and nothing. is there anything i can

Tags: hardware, computer, ourfateends86@...

Discussion threads 2007-03-10

dell computer

hi! i have a dell dimension 3000 and i went to reformat my hard drive and when i did that, my monitor stopped working. i have tried booting it in safe mode and that didn't work. i also have tried different monitors and nothing. is there anything i can

Tags: hardware, computer, ourfateends86@...

Discussion threads 2007-03-10

dell computer

hi! i have a dell dimension 3000 and i went to reformat my hard drive and when i did that, my monitor stopped working. i have tried booting it in safe mode and that didn't work. i also have tried different monitors and nothing. is there anything i can

Tags: hardware, computer, ourfateends86@...

Discussion threads 2007-03-10

VISTA & EXCEL COMPATABILITY

Aaarrgghhh! I have just bought a new computer - it's a Dell Dimension 9200 (for the past five years I have been using a Dell Dimension 8200 and Windows XP).I am trying to re-create some spreadsheets I used on XP - but Works 8.5 Spreadsheet doesn't seem to allow me...

Tags: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows Vista, allypeers@..., software

Discussion threads 2007-03-07

RAM for Dell Dimension 2400

hello,i was wondering if anyone could tell me how much RAM a dimension 2400 can support and where I can find a place that sells it. i live in the UKthanksHello...The maximum RAM in a Dell Dimension 2400 is 2 GB.Crucial in the USA:http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Dell%2BDimension&mfr=Dell&tabid=CR&model=Dimension+2400+Series&submit=GoCrucial in the UK:http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=Dell%2BDimension&mfr=Dell&tabid=CR&model=Dimension+2400+Series&submit=Go-----Steve JacksonCEO/CSASoftware Corporation Softcorphttp://www.softcorp.us/probonoAdvanced...

Tags: Crucial, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Dimension, Dell Dimension 2400, hardware, luke_arnold_69@..., RAM

Q&A 2005-05-25

DOWNLOAD: Dell BIOS POST error code list

The error code message you see when a DELL Dimension, Precision, OptiPlex, PowerEdge, PowerVault, or SmartStep machine fails its POST can be a valuable troubleshooting aid. Yet deciphering the cryptic clue can be a tedious and frustrating process. Our Dell BIOS POST error code list simplifies the process by linking...

Tags: Servers, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-04-07

Dell Dimension 1100 Celeron D

The power on button has just gone on the kids DELL Dimension PC. The button on the front face of the tower used to click when pushed prior to firing up. It no longer does this. I suspect there's some very cheap plastic button which has broken. Has anyone any...

Tags: nigel.reece@..., Dell Dimension, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-31

Prototype - Week 1

You unlock this data with the key of Oracle. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of indexes, a dimension of queries, a dimension of code. You're moving into a land of both performance and maintenance, of money and...This post originally appeared on an external website

Tags: Web site development, Web technology

Blog posts 2005-08-16

Dell from Hell

I have a Dell dimension 4300 w/XP SP1 that WILL NOT recognize plug and play devices ...???HeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllpppppppppppMeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee???!!

Tags: mel@..., Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-11-22

slow bios/cmos boot on dell dimension 2400

I have a slow bios/cmos boot on dell dimension 2400. I have reset the bios to default settings, reformatted the hard drive and reinstalled XP. How can I troubleshoot this slow problem ?

Tags: Memory, acampbell@..., BIOS, CMOS

Discussion threads 2007-04-12

Dell Dimension 4550

I need some help with my Dell Dimension 4550 desktop. I had a problem with my system, and was told to download a program that would take care of the issue. However, I wasn't told that the software would earase my entire computer. Now, I am trying to reinstall everything;...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, PRODUCTIVITY, forevernluv98@..., Dell Dimension 4550, setup tool, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Dimension

Discussion threads 2007-07-03

Dell Dimension 4600 - blue screen message - is there a fix?

On switching on my Dell Dimension 4600 i was met with a blue screen which said-A problem has been detected and Windows has beens shut down to prevent damage to your computer.I restarted it as instructed but was unsuccessful in my attempt to reboot in any of the modes offered.The...

Tags: yvonnefarquhar@..., Dell Dimension 4600, Dell Dimension, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-03

CD R/W plays Audio, Not visible in My Computer

I have a dell dimension 3000 with a Sony cd drive that will play Audio but I can not use it to burn cd's. It is not visible in Devise Mgr. I upgraded the firmware and the drive showed up after the reboot but disappeared from view after running aan...

Tags: computer, hardware, short1

Discussion threads 2007-01-08

Dell Dimension 8100 Replace Hard Drive

I want to replace my hard drive from my Dell Dimension 8100. The original hard drive is only 20 GB. How can I tell which hard drives will work on my computer? I don't know anything about hard drives, what to look for, or what brands are the best quality....

Tags: kalani72, hard drive, Dell Dimension 8100, Dell Dimension, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-04-23

Windows cannot start up after installing video card

I am struggling with this problem: I installed a new video card (PCI ATI Radeon 9000 64MB Video Card 4 dual monitors V35) to my Dell Dimension 3000, 2.8GHz, 512MB ram, 40GB HD but when I powered on, Windows could not start up. After several reboots the gave up and...

Tags: Video cards, titeo@..., Microsoft Windows, video card, video

Discussion threads 2007-04-09

Dell Dimension 8400 crash - no Windows CD - no boot disk

My Dell Dimension 8400 with Windows XP was trying to run Word, when an error box appeared saying it couldn't find Word. When I rebooted, the screen stayed black, and displayed an error message "No boot device available – Strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility."After powering...

Tags: Microsoft Word, Word processors, bkopp@..., Dell Dimension 8400, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Dimension, Microsoft Windows, CD, boot-disk

Discussion threads 2007-04-22

Ubuntu works on Dell Dimension 1100, not on other PC.

The Ubuntu live CD gets to the Opening screen on this home built pc. I can't get it to pass that stage. I make my selection to (1)start, (2)Safe Graphics Mode, or(3)Check CD, and it runs some info up off the screen, then to a blinding halt.Displays the message below:[40.318377]...

Tags: Dell Dimension 1100, linux152@..., linux, Dell Computer Corp., Ubuntu, Dell Dimension, PC

Discussion threads 2007-02-10

Dell Dimension 4700 series System will not boot up to OS

i have a dell dimension 4700 3.0 ghz, 1GB ram i added another 1GB DDR2 4200 533Mhz to the existing (2)x 512 3200 pc2 then started to get memory has changed press "F1 to cont or F2 to go setup. I selected F1 & got blue screen when i...

Tags: Memory, r.gayle@..., RAM, chip, Dell Computer Corp., operating system, Dell Dimension

Discussion threads 2007-05-22