I have the Inspiron 6000 since 2005 without any problem, but it has been used sparingly by my wife from 2009 till now, that a boot problem started. After I start the laptop (with no computer password), it would try to run the BIOS (showing the big DELL with www.dell.

To install the printers, most will install without any problems. Some printers will have problems installing because of Firewalls, Virus Programs and Security Suites. Sometimes disabling the Firewall, Virus Programs and the Security Suites will allow the printer to communicate and install.

I have a new Voastro desktop WIN7 64bit (replaced a dimension on XP) i cannot use the printer control panel to scan. I keep getting cannot retrieve applicaitons list from your computer on the printer display.