My E310 Dimension Dell computer is in need of a hard drive sweep. It has an internal HD instead of the disks needed to reformat the computer back to its original state, and I forgot how to do it. I know you need to input a button at the start up screen, but I don't know which.
Help plz, thank youHow do I reformat my Dell using recovery partition?This really depends on what operating system the system shipped with. This link will display instructions for both XP and Vista: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g鈥?/a>
As per the link, if the system shipped with XP you will just need to press Ctrl and F11 at the Dell screen when the computer first turns on.
If the system shipped with Windows Vista:
"Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Restart.
As the computer restarts, press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.
Note: You must press F8 before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press F8 after the Windows logo appears, the Advanced Boot Options menu does not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.
Press the (Down Arrow) to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press Enter.
Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.
Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
Click to select the check box for Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition.
Click Next. The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.
When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer."
Please note that these types of restores will remove everything that has been installed/added (programs, data/files etc.) on the computer. These types of restores can be performed as many times as you like.
I hope this helps.
How do I reformat my Dell using recovery partition?As soon as you see the dell logo hit F-12. It will then give you a boot menu at the bottom should be the recovery partition option.How do I reformat my Dell using recovery partition?Every computer is different, but im pretty sure its f10. If not its f2 or f12.
good luck, if you dont get it go to the dell website.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Where should I get a Dell Laptop Inspiron 1525 battery from?
Where can I get a battery for a Dell laptop Inspiron 1525, from.
It says i should consider get a replacement, my computer keeps crashing and going into the blue screen or just freezing and being needed to restart.Where should I get a Dell Laptop Inspiron 1525 battery from?ebay. But get only genuine Dell replacement battery as others may not work.
It says i should consider get a replacement, my computer keeps crashing and going into the blue screen or just freezing and being needed to restart.Where should I get a Dell Laptop Inspiron 1525 battery from?ebay. But get only genuine Dell replacement battery as others may not work.
Where can I find a Dell Inspiron 2600 keyboard?
I need a new one for my secondary laptop, which is a Dell Inspiron 2600. Where can I buy the keyboard?Where can I find a Dell Inspiron 2600 keyboard?Contact Dell and order a replacement keyboard through them.Where can I find a Dell Inspiron 2600 keyboard?e bayWhere can I find a Dell Inspiron 2600 keyboard?Check this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Keyboard-For-Del鈥?/a>
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Keyboard-For-Del鈥?/a>
How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?
I'm using my stepmom's Dell and I can't figure out how to make the screen brighter. It's not a brand new Dell - it's a couple of years old - and I've tried hitting the arrows that have the little brightness symbol on it, but nothing is happening. I don't think there is anything wrong with the laptop - I just haven't figured it all out yet.
Help would be so appreciated.How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?Hold down your Fn (function key), then simultaneously tap on the up or down arrows (to increase or decrease the brightness of your screen).How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?
There is no "Fn" key on the Dell Inspiron 9400. Where to next?
hold down the button on the left side bottom 2 in from left that says fn with a white box around it and push the brightness keys.How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?Start %26gt; Control Panel %26gt; Adobe Gamma
Follow the WizardHow do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?
go to "start" then "control panel" then a wizerd will help u
Help would be so appreciated.How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?Hold down your Fn (function key), then simultaneously tap on the up or down arrows (to increase or decrease the brightness of your screen).How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?
There is no "Fn" key on the Dell Inspiron 9400. Where to next?
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How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?Finally found the Fn key at the bottom completely opposite of all the other F keys located at the type. Intuitively that made no sense to put it at the bottom. Now where are the "Brightness" keys?Report Abuse
How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?hold down the button on the left side bottom 2 in from left that says fn with a white box around it and push the brightness keys.How do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?Start %26gt; Control Panel %26gt; Adobe Gamma
Follow the WizardHow do I make the screen of my Dell Inspiron brighter?
go to "start" then "control panel" then a wizerd will help u
How do I reset my Dell Battery Meter?
I just got a new battery for my Dell Latitude D830, its running Windows Vista. I charged the new battery as instructed, and now the meter is inaccurate. The computer will randomly cut off at 47% battery without giving any warning.How do I reset my Dell Battery Meter?You could try charging the battery fully, then allowing it to discharge until it dies. Then charge the battery again with the computer off until it fully charges. Other than that, there is no other way. If this does not work, then you may have purchased a faulty battery and need to get another one. Hopefully it has a warranty.rachel zoe collection argus
How do you go back to Factory Settings on a Windows 7 Dell Inspiron laptop?
I am giving my laptop to a relative and so really want to restore it back to factory settings. I used the guide on the Dell website-press F8 on start-up, load the Advanced Boot Options, select Repair Your Computer, etc. However, when the screen does come up after pressing F8, Repair Your Computer does not come up! I really need help ASAP as I was hoping to give it as a Christmas present. Please, help!How do you go back to Factory Settings on a Windows 7 Dell Inspiron laptop?According to this you doing it correctly:
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g鈥?/a>
Another option you have is to use the restore CD/DVD that might have come with your PC; if you don't have the disk, then I guess you are scr!@ed
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g鈥?/a>How do you go back to Factory Settings on a Windows 7 Dell Inspiron laptop?You may be a little slow on your F8 button.
You need to start tapping it as soon as you have pushed the main power button
The computer must also be in the completely OFF state before you do this action.
Did you make a recovery disc when you first got your laptop? if you did then put that into the drive and then reboot and on the BIOS screen press the F2 button to get to boot options and select the disc drive as the boot then it will load and your OS will be replaced with the system on first install.How do you go back to Factory Settings on a Windows 7 Dell Inspiron laptop?Dell seem to have more than one method so try pressing CTRL and F11 together during the dell logo display at start.
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g鈥?/a>
Another option you have is to use the restore CD/DVD that might have come with your PC; if you don't have the disk, then I guess you are scr!@ed
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g鈥?/a>How do you go back to Factory Settings on a Windows 7 Dell Inspiron laptop?You may be a little slow on your F8 button.
You need to start tapping it as soon as you have pushed the main power button
The computer must also be in the completely OFF state before you do this action.
Did you make a recovery disc when you first got your laptop? if you did then put that into the drive and then reboot and on the BIOS screen press the F2 button to get to boot options and select the disc drive as the boot then it will load and your OS will be replaced with the system on first install.How do you go back to Factory Settings on a Windows 7 Dell Inspiron laptop?Dell seem to have more than one method so try pressing CTRL and F11 together during the dell logo display at start.
My Dell printer is not printing I need help?
I've already re-installed the drivers but the printer is not printing. This is a Dell 948. My laptop is also a Dell.My Dell printer is not printing I need help?DL the Patch to remove the old driver and software.Then dl the driver.
http://en.community.dell.com/forums/p/19鈥?/a>
http://en.community.dell.com/forums/p/19鈥?/a>
How do I connect my Dell Inspiron 1750 laptop to my Panasonic Plasma TV?
My laptop only has a VGA output and my Plasma only has the standard RCA, Component, and HDMI inputs. Is there any way to conntect my Dell Laptop to my Panasonic Plasma TV? Any information that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I know that you can use a VGA to HDMI conversion kit put they are very expensive so I was hoping that there was another way.How do I connect my Dell Inspiron 1750 laptop to my Panasonic Plasma TV?http://www.google.com/products/catalog?h鈥?/a>How do I connect my Dell Inspiron 1750 laptop to my Panasonic Plasma TV?if you dont want spend on conversion kit, than better get some local help from laptop vendor.
How do you feel about Dell and their products?
Do you think they rip you off when the warrenty runs out on a computer? In my opinion Dell doesn't really help out that much. I wanted to know if anybody has contacted them and really hasn't had full satisfaction with their serviceHow do you feel about Dell and their products?Hi There,
If you really want a good computer have one built for you at a local computer shop.
Or better yet buy a barebones system and build it yourself. You will learn more doing that than a year at school. After booting it up and installing the operating system you can be proud that it is yours and you actually built it yourself. If you need some help you can always ask and learn.
Either way::::
You can pick your operating system (and get a genuine OEM operating system disk that you can actually use). Also the shop will not install any of the "try me buy me" applications that expire in 30 days and constantly ask you to update.
You can tell the tech what you want to use your computer for and they know which parts to install that actually work without filing at the end of the warrantly period.
When you have a problem the techs there will actually be able to help you. Since they (or you) built it they(or you) want it to work better than any other computer made overseas.
My son who works in computers would not even interview for a job at Dell because he has had bad experience with their products.
Some of their equipment can only be replaced with dell replacements. They order parts that only fit Dell computers. There support is not in this country and hard to deal with.
Dell computers do work though so can't dismiss them entirely.
Hope this helps,
AlHow do you feel about Dell and their products?yes i bought a dell a while back and not only was the service horrible but they completely over price their computers GO HP!
If you really want a good computer have one built for you at a local computer shop.
Or better yet buy a barebones system and build it yourself. You will learn more doing that than a year at school. After booting it up and installing the operating system you can be proud that it is yours and you actually built it yourself. If you need some help you can always ask and learn.
Either way::::
You can pick your operating system (and get a genuine OEM operating system disk that you can actually use). Also the shop will not install any of the "try me buy me" applications that expire in 30 days and constantly ask you to update.
You can tell the tech what you want to use your computer for and they know which parts to install that actually work without filing at the end of the warrantly period.
When you have a problem the techs there will actually be able to help you. Since they (or you) built it they(or you) want it to work better than any other computer made overseas.
My son who works in computers would not even interview for a job at Dell because he has had bad experience with their products.
Some of their equipment can only be replaced with dell replacements. They order parts that only fit Dell computers. There support is not in this country and hard to deal with.
Dell computers do work though so can't dismiss them entirely.
Hope this helps,
AlHow do you feel about Dell and their products?yes i bought a dell a while back and not only was the service horrible but they completely over price their computers GO HP!
Can i put an Intel Quad Core processor in my D9200 Dell desktop?
Ok, I have a Dell D9200 Desktop PC with the Intel P965 Express Chipset. I would like to put in a new intel quad core processor instead of my current 2.4ghz duo one. I am not sure if i can put one in my system though.Can i put an Intel Quad Core processor in my D9200 Dell desktop?what is the socket on your mobo???
if u have a socket 775, you can do it, if u dont u cantduplicolor pocket bikes
if u have a socket 775, you can do it, if u dont u cant
How long is a Dell inspiron 1501 laptop battery suppose to last?
I just received a Dell inspiron 1501 laptop. The battery lasts about 3 hours.Is that normal and is there a way to make my battery last longer?Also does the first charge determine how long my battery will last?How long is a Dell inspiron 1501 laptop battery suppose to last?~3 Hours sounds normal to me for a 15.4" Widescreen LCD Laptop.
You can however boost your battery life by configuring your profile and using cool and quiet from AMD to keep your processor running slower. The slower it operates, the less power it takes.
To adjust your hardware power profile, go to your control panel, select power options and decrease shutdown times for monitor, hard drives, etc.
You may or may not want to do this, but that is an option.
An alternative would be to get a backup battery and carry it with you. A lot of laptop users who need it for an extended period of time use this.
Take Care,
KenHow long is a Dell inspiron 1501 laptop battery suppose to last?Hey mate. There are 2 batterys for the inspiron 1501. The 6 cell gets u about 3 hours, and there is a 9 cell which i got which gives me about 4 hours gaming and around 6-7 hours just messing about in windows, and no the first charge doesnt make any difference, lithium ion has no memory effect, hope this helps
You can however boost your battery life by configuring your profile and using cool and quiet from AMD to keep your processor running slower. The slower it operates, the less power it takes.
To adjust your hardware power profile, go to your control panel, select power options and decrease shutdown times for monitor, hard drives, etc.
You may or may not want to do this, but that is an option.
An alternative would be to get a backup battery and carry it with you. A lot of laptop users who need it for an extended period of time use this.
Take Care,
KenHow long is a Dell inspiron 1501 laptop battery suppose to last?Hey mate. There are 2 batterys for the inspiron 1501. The 6 cell gets u about 3 hours, and there is a 9 cell which i got which gives me about 4 hours gaming and around 6-7 hours just messing about in windows, and no the first charge doesnt make any difference, lithium ion has no memory effect, hope this helps
How well does the Dell Studio desktop with an ATI RADEON HD 4670 video card play the Sims3?
How well does the Dell Studio desktop with an ATI RADEON HD 4670 video card play the Sims3? I just wanted to know if the video card would be able to handle the game on high. I have all the other game requierments checked but I don't know if it can play the game without freezing or crashing.How well does the Dell Studio desktop with an ATI RADEON HD 4670 video card play the Sims3?should play it pretty good. but check here. it scans your computers stats and will tell you http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/ref鈥?/a>How well does the Dell Studio desktop with an ATI RADEON HD 4670 video card play the Sims3?your video card should play sims3 pretty good if it has 256Mb or more. With 128Mb it's OK too, but you will have to play in mid quality game controls
Can you make a Dell laptop with Windows Vista talk and read documents like a mac can?
I used to make my mac laptop talk all of the time, but I can't figure out how to do it - if you can do it - on a dell laptop. If you can, please tell me how?Can you make a Dell laptop with Windows Vista talk and read documents like a mac can?yes, go to your control panel and go to text to speech then click speech recognition and check Run speech recognition at startup, and allow system to review documents.Can you make a Dell laptop with Windows Vista talk and read documents like a mac can?what do you press on the keyboard to do it? hahah
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What are some ways I can increase the speed of my Dell Axim x51?
I'm in healthcare and all I really have on my Dell Axim x51 is a set of medical applications (drug information, lab/test information etc.). Things seem to be Ok some of the time but sometimes it's just really slow. Is there any card or downloadable application I can get to speed up the processing speed of this thing? I need things more quickly.. Your responses would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.What are some ways I can increase the speed of my Dell Axim x51?hmm..theres nothing much u can do in increasing the speed..but what u can do is..backup all ur data to ur sd card or pc or whatever u can and hard reset the device..usually it will work..and u might want to install a software called spb pocket plus..it manages ur files and close opened program that runs at the background..or u can upgrade ur rom..but i really suggest that u hard reset ur pda..everything will be fine..gudluck
How can I upgrade to Window 7 if I bought my Dell laptops in August 4th, 2009?
I bought 2 dell inspiron laptops in August 4th, 2009 with the promise that it's upgradeable to Window 7 and I called Dell today March 04th, and they told me that my laptop registrations had expired and I am no longer qualify for upgrade. I am very disappointed and I feel like this is lie. I will never buy a Dell again. A big company like Dell is doing bad business. What can I do? Any suggestion? Thanks.How can I upgrade to Window 7 if I bought my Dell laptops in August 4th, 2009?You can try talking to someone higher up, but I believe they are right and will not give you a free upgrade. You had 7 months to request your upgrade. Many of the Microsoft upgrade programs ended in January. If you are a student, you can get a discounted copy through The Ultimate Steal program.How can I upgrade to Window 7 if I bought my Dell laptops in August 4th, 2009?Hi Joseph;
I would guess that you talked to the first person on the phone. Call back and ask to speak to a supervisor. Be polite and do not be demanding. calmly explain what you were told and you MAY be able to work something out.
Good LuckHow can I upgrade to Window 7 if I bought my Dell laptops in August 4th, 2009?Try to contact Microsoft support.They can propose you some discount for upgrade license.How can I upgrade to Window 7 if I bought my Dell laptops in August 4th, 2009?
speak to a big guy up the line...arguewalkie talkie sprinter
I would guess that you talked to the first person on the phone. Call back and ask to speak to a supervisor. Be polite and do not be demanding. calmly explain what you were told and you MAY be able to work something out.
Good LuckHow can I upgrade to Window 7 if I bought my Dell laptops in August 4th, 2009?Try to contact Microsoft support.They can propose you some discount for upgrade license.How can I upgrade to Window 7 if I bought my Dell laptops in August 4th, 2009?
speak to a big guy up the line...argue
Where does a Rumble Fighter screenshot save on a windows vista dell studio 1535?
I have a windows vista version (original not changed) of Dell Studio 1535, where does my Ogplanet screen shots save to? Keep in mind that my vista has no "Run" button like a XP does %26gt;.%26lt;Where does a Rumble Fighter screenshot save on a windows vista dell studio 1535?im not totally sure i think its in ur rumble fighter folder? or is sent to OG planetWhere does a Rumble Fighter screenshot save on a windows vista dell studio 1535?Haha lol no you go to where you open rumble fighter right click go to ''properties'' the go to ''find target...''
and if i took a screen shot it should be there some were just look ^.^
and if i took a screen shot it should be there some were just look ^.^
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Is there any program out there that can control the fan speed on my dell inspiron 1525?
I have been looking around (on Google) for a while now but could not find anything other than a program called I8KGUI fan which worked on my dads ancient dell latitude d505, but unfortunately my brand new dell inspiron 1525 is not supported by this program. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.Is there any program out there that can control the fan speed on my dell inspiron 1525?For Intel there is Speedfan29 and for AMD there is Speedfan28.
Can I flash the BIOS of a Dell Dimension 9100 with the BIOS of an ASUS board of the same design?
I have recently acquired a Intel Core 2 Extreme. Regrettably, Dell abandoned the BIOS before it could be updated to accept these Cores. However, ASUS has a board called the P5LD2 that uses the same chipset. Is there a way to flash the BIOS on the Dell to accept the new BIOS? Any hacks that can accept the CPU microcode or whatnot?Can I flash the BIOS of a Dell Dimension 9100 with the BIOS of an ASUS board of the same design?Yes You can. But be careful. Please follow instruction from
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us%26amp;cs=19%26amp;l=en%26amp;s=dhs%26amp;~ck=anavmlCan I flash the BIOS of a Dell Dimension 9100 with the BIOS of an ASUS board of the same design?Most likely can be done as Foxconn builds boards for both Dell and Asus. Would suggest you download the Asus Update utility to handle the flashing of the BIOS and to bring it from Asus. This will confirm as to weather the process can be done. It needs to be handled this way, you should not try this on your own. Hope it helps.
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us%26amp;cs=19%26amp;l=en%26amp;s=dhs%26amp;~ck=anavmlCan I flash the BIOS of a Dell Dimension 9100 with the BIOS of an ASUS board of the same design?Most likely can be done as Foxconn builds boards for both Dell and Asus. Would suggest you download the Asus Update utility to handle the flashing of the BIOS and to bring it from Asus. This will confirm as to weather the process can be done. It needs to be handled this way, you should not try this on your own. Hope it helps.
How to restore my Dell laptops using disk?
I have a dell ispiron E1505 and was wandering what order and how to install my disk i have an orange operating system disk, 2blue application cds, 1 blue drivers and utilities,and a white and black "roxio creator premier sd 10.2 (dont no what it is)How to restore my Dell laptops using disk?Put the operating system disc 1 into the CD/DVD drive turn off the lap top and then power it back on the install will begin the as asked install each of the other disc. usually the driver and utility disc is second. Roxio is a software to use and burn CD/DVD disc. this should be installed last.
How to Install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo鈥?/a>How to restore my Dell laptops using disk?Well if it has windows xp on it all you do is boot from the windows xp cd and then you go like you are going to reinstall windows xp and when it pops up with your c:/ (assuming that is what it is labeled) their should be an option to repair. Hit r to repair and what this will do is rewrite your windows xp operating system but keep all your files.
How to Install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo鈥?/a>How to restore my Dell laptops using disk?Well if it has windows xp on it all you do is boot from the windows xp cd and then you go like you are going to reinstall windows xp and when it pops up with your c:/ (assuming that is what it is labeled) their should be an option to repair. Hit r to repair and what this will do is rewrite your windows xp operating system but keep all your files.
Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?
I have a Dell Dimension 2350 computer with the monitor that came with the package. I want to upgrade to a larger screen. Will any monitor I buy hook into the back of the computer or do I need to look for a certain kind of monitor? And do I have to stick to Dell?Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?Your particular Dell has a 15-pin VGA port. VGA is an industrywide standard, which means your computer will work with any monitor with a standard VGA input, no matter what brand it is.
So just make sure whichever monitor you are buying has a VGA port, and you are good to go.
Keep in mind some of the latest monitors are DVI-only, HDMI-only, or DisplayPort-only. Those have no VGA ports and will not work with your computer. That's why it's important for you to make sure the monitor has a VGA port before you buy it.Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?
Any monitor will do it. Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?Any Monitor Will work. Just make sure it has the same hookup as the old one.
But any Brand should do it. Dell may be Nazi but not that NaziCan I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?
Make sure it hooks to your computer with a VGA slot (pictured below it's a blue plug-in)
http://www.tvone.com/images/1t-vga-cattx鈥?/a>
NOT a DVI slot, older computers don't have this (pictured below, it's a white plug-in)
http://www.atmarkit.co.jp/fsys/cableconn鈥?/a>Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?nah with a dell you will be fine. They are pretty much universal.dominoes online flight simulator games
So just make sure whichever monitor you are buying has a VGA port, and you are good to go.
Keep in mind some of the latest monitors are DVI-only, HDMI-only, or DisplayPort-only. Those have no VGA ports and will not work with your computer. That's why it's important for you to make sure the monitor has a VGA port before you buy it.Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?
Any monitor will do it. Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?Any Monitor Will work. Just make sure it has the same hookup as the old one.
But any Brand should do it. Dell may be Nazi but not that NaziCan I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?
Make sure it hooks to your computer with a VGA slot (pictured below it's a blue plug-in)
http://www.tvone.com/images/1t-vga-cattx鈥?/a>
NOT a DVI slot, older computers don't have this (pictured below, it's a white plug-in)
http://www.atmarkit.co.jp/fsys/cableconn鈥?/a>Can I upgrade to any size monitor, any brand, for my 4-yr old Dell desktop or are there limitations?nah with a dell you will be fine. They are pretty much universal.
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