I ran a full system scan on my Dell laptop and it said that the SMART Short Self test had failed. It explained that my hard drive could fail any time now and to back up my files immediately. My computer is only 3 months old, how can my hard drive be dying already?
I can create the Repair Disc just fine using "Create system repair disc". However, when I boot it I get the message "This version of System Recovery Options is not compatible with the version of Windows you are trying to repair.
My Inspiron 531 is still going strong after five years, as is the Photo 966 Printer. I replaced the 20" monitor that came bundled with the system with an Azus 23 1/2" only because I wanted a larger monitor.I also replaced the awful Nvidia GS 830 that also came with the system.
After this troubleshooting it shows that its NOT the CPU that is causing the issue, and it doesnt seem to be RAM either. There are no pins bent or missing on the socket. I did try to reset the NVRAM but it doesnt seem like it fixed it.
I have a Dell Inspiron 3520 running the Windows 8 system. When i try to take pictures/videos using the integrated camera i get the message "something went wrong while taking this photo/recording. I have checked the drivers and they are working and up to date.
I was given a Studio 540 computer with no discs or hard drive. Can I set it up with a new generic hard drive and a Windows 7 installation disc. Do I need any Dell drivers, and if so where can I get them?
My Dell Inspiron M5010 is not powering up anymore: I get 7 beeps on startup and my screen remains black. I already tried different procedures to fix the problem (removing battery, let the computer cool down etc.) but nothing helped. My notebook is only 1.5 years old!!
I'm looking at the Latitude 5420 line on Dell Outlet Business. There are both refurb and scratch & dent available. All things being equal, which is the better bet, the s&d because it has not had problems, or the refurb where the problems have supposedly been fixed?
The Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Pro version offers you a protection module that utilizes different methods to stop malware, before it can hurt your system or compromise your data. The first method is to block traffic to known malware servers. This module is called IP Protection...
I noticed there are several other posts on the failure of the "recommended" BIOS and want to add that I had the same problem. I followed the instructions and disconnected all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse, as well as closed all programs so I am not sure why this happened.
For me, I'm happy with the GTX 555's performance in the games I play, such as BF3, WoW, and MW3 currently. I personally couldn't justify the cost of purchasing a new card for a slight performance increase just after I bought the X51.
