The Dell Inspiron is a line of consumer laptops made by Dell.
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Windows 8 key embedded in bios and now unable to retreive
I accidentally deleted the recovery partition in my dell inspiron 15r, and now i am unable to install windows 8. It says product ID not matching. I don't have the product id which is embedded in the ...
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Win8: Wireless network connection drops intermittently
I have a Dell Inspiron 3520 64-bit running Win8, and the wireless connection drops once or twice a day for no apparent reason. I have googled for solutions and have already unchecked the box "allow ...
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my dell inspiron won't play region 1 dvd's
i don't remember when i first started having this problem, but it's been a few years. i also can't remember if it's always been an issue or if i was originally able to watch dvd's on this laptop & ...
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Why does my laptop slow down after a few minutes when i'm playing a game?
I have a Dell Inspiron N5110 with a 2.5 Ghz Processor with Turbo Boost and a 1 GB dedicated graphics card and 4 GB RAM running Windows 7 Home Premium. Recently, when I play Skyrim and other games, ...
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Installing Windows 7 on notebook with Windows 8 pre installed?
I have just acquired a Dell Inspiron 7720 with Windows 8 pre installed. I want to remove Windows 8 and install Windows 7 in it. Windows 8 is installed in the C: partition which is in GPT style. There ...
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Text to speech and sound drivers on Dell XPS M140 [closed]
I have a Dell XPS M140/Inspirion 630m. Windows 7 x32 is not supported for this model; only Vista and older can work at all. Its purpose is primarily Web browsing and word processing, so its usage ...
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Correct way to install drivers for a laptop?
I have Dell Inspiron 15 3rd generation laptop. It has an AMD Radeon 7670m GPU.
The Dell drivers site has mentioned newer drivers for some hardware like CPU, AMD GPU, Intel GPU, touchpad, etc.
In ...
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xPUD doesn't recognize Wi-Fi adapter
I saw xPUD, and decided to give it a try. It's basically the same concept as Chromium/Chrome OS - boot (nearly) straight into the browser, only it's Firefox-based instead of Chrome/Chromium-based.
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How do I increase the screen brightness on an aftermarket Dell Inspiron 1521 screen? [closed]
I recently replaced the LCD screen on my Dell Inspiron 1521. The screen is quite dim and difficult to read.
Is there anything I can do to increase the backlighting?
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dell inspirion 545 desktop will not power on. possible solutions?
for a few weeks now I've had an issue where I have to unplug the power lead for 30 seconds then plug it back in and hit the power button before the pc will turn on /come out of hibernation. Now this ...
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New Inspiron laptop won't open disc tray
My new Inspiron 17R laptop from Dell pre-installed with Windows 8 won't open it's disk tray. This only happens after using VMWare Player and an OS install disk. For example, just now, I booted a VM in ...
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Do sony headphones work on dell inspiron laptop? [closed]
I have a dell inspiron laptop and a sony ericsson xperia x8. I am looking to buy earphones/headphones which are compatible with both and give good sound quality. I have always found sony earphones to ...
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Windows8 Enterprise evaluation is not loading on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS VirtualBox(NX bit Disabled)
I have a Dell Insprion 1525 laptop loaded with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
My BIOS version is A16(10/16/2008).
Processor : Intel Core2 Duo
When I tried to load Windows8 Enterprise evaluation on the ...
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Can this computer run dual monitors with this video card? [closed]
I am in need of buying a new desktop computer. I do some basic freelance website design and am going back to school to study web development and database design this summer. I currently can't fit ...
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Connecting HDD in Dell Inspiron 7000 laptop?
Which side I should connect IDE HDD in Dell CPX/CPI port ?
Where should missing pin be ?
IMHO I think it should be at bottom, how do you think ?
How it looks
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Fedora 17, Dell Laptop 15 SE
Today, I just got my Dell Laptop 15 SE, i put fedora 17, but i don't know why the FAN is always on, making lots of noise, before there was windows 8 on it, it was not making noise
Is there any ...
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Tricky Dell Inspiron Duo USB sometimes does not copy files on an 8G flash drive
I have been looking at several solutions for this tricky issue of my Dell USB...
Copies files perfectly on one 8G flash drive but on the other 8G portable drives it wont work. (I have tried more than ...
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Would an old laptop run with converter SATA to IDE? [duplicate]
I got an old Dell Inspiron 7000 (specifications) but there was no hard drive in it. So I wonder is it possible to run Linux if I'll install SATA Female to 44Pin 2.5 IDE Male HDD Adapter Converter ...
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Dell Inspiron All In One 2020 Volume Buttons Don't Work
I bought this computer a couple days ago and since I've been trying to figure out why the volume buttons on the left side don't respond to volume control. They're suppose to turn up/down the volume ...
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Boot Windows from mSATA Dell Inspiron 7720
I have a Dell Inspiron 7720, and it has a mSATA slot under a bottom cover. I installed a Crucial 32 GB mSATA in it, and it shows up in BIOS and Windows 8 as another drive (the "D" drive). However, in ...
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Can't hibernate my Windows 8 system (Dell n5520 laptop)
I'm using Windows 8 on my Dell 5520 laptop, with a problem that has been happening for the past few days I can't hibernate my Laptop. When ever I do it, sometimes it shuts down my system and sometimes ...
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Using my Touchpad and Keyboard at the Same Time on my Dell Inspirion 5520
I recently bought a Dell Inspirion 5520 laptop running Windows 8. Overall I like the device, but there's one thing that keeps bugging me; whenever I type something and then immediately try to use the ...
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Dell xps i7 plug into screen?
I am studying architecture and have a Dell XPS i7 and a Dell screen, which I have connected with a DVI cable from screen into an adaptor to HDMI port on my laptop. I want to work on my screen ...
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restore windows 7 on Dell Inspiron
I bought a Dell Inspiron N5110 last year. I created two more partitions on my hard drive.
Now I want to restore my windows to factory settings, but I cannot go through the restore process.
I am ...
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Can't install the webcam driver of dell inspiron n4030
I have my laptop running windows 7 32bit and I want to use my webcam, I tried searching dell.com for drivers using TagService of my machine but didn't find any drivers for webcam,
I've tried ...
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How to CLEAN INSTALL Windows 7 Professional 64Bit on Dell Inspiron 15R Turbo / Special Edition laptop?
I recently bought a Dell Inspiron 15R Turbo/Special Edition with following configuration:
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor,
Windows 8 Single Language, English (64bit),
8GB 2 DIMM (4GB ...
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Virtualbox - “VT-x/AMD-V hardware acceleration is not available”
I have a dell inspiron 1525 note book with win7. I am trying to install Win8 on Virtualbox.
But I am getting the error:
VT-x/AMD-V hardware acceleration is not available on your system. Certain ...
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Repeated Hard drive failure in Dell Inspiron N5010 [closed]
I have bought my lap Inspiron n5010 on October 2010. I encountered windows startup failure Within one month of purchase itself. Dell service center people said it was hd failure and replaced the hd. ...
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What should I be considering in a laptop for programming & digital art purposes? [closed]
I've read many reviews for laptops (particularly by Dell, Asus or Lenovo) which I feel might suit my studies related to programming and data analysis, and working with art softwares. What I understand ...
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Battery on Dell Inspiron 1564 won't charge [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Dell Inspiron 6400 indicates the wrong power adapter is plugged in and will not charge the battery
The battery on my Dell Inspiron 1564 won't charge. I bought a new ...
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No HDMI audio between Dell Inspiron N4050 laptop to LG 50PJ350 TV
Video output is perfect, however I can't see any options for the audio.
I have gone to the Dell website and updated both the audio and the video drivers but still do not see a HDMI option when going ...
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Dell Inspiron 1525 - No boot sector on HDD
No boot sector in internal Hard disk.
No bootable devices - strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility
Press F5 to run on board diagnostics.
My Dell Inspiron 1525 doesn't boot at all. ...
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Sound Driver says speakers unplugged on Dell Inspiron N4010 running Windows 7
My sound icon says that my internal speakers are not plugged in. When I remove and reinstall the drivers the sound works fine. But the same problem occurs again after a reboot.
I am using Windows 7 ...
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What batteries for the Inspiron N5040 laptop would last longer than 3 hours, and how much longer?
A friend of mine recently purchased a Inspiron N5040 laptop and is not satisfied with the battery life. She is looking for batteries for the computer that would last longer than the 3-hour per charge ...
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1:5 chance of having sound in headphones after boot, Dell laptop, Windows 8
I've got a problem with my Dell Inspiron 14z, originally sold with Windows 7, upgraded to Windows 8. I've got any sound in headphones only after some boots. I've just had to reboot five times before ...
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Why can't I use my mouse when typing or pressing a key? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Use touchpad while “typing”?
I just got a new Dell Windows 8 laptop for Christmas and have made my way around every preference I could get to, but the problem still ...
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External mic detected but no sound produced
I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. I randomly get this issue recently where my mic, when plugged in, does not produce any sound. I used to get a pop up prompt when I would plug in a headset/mic, but ...
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Install BIOS for Dell Inspiron 1564
my labtob doesn't power on (when i click the power button the lamp flashes and it doesn't power on), i went to a technician and he said that the bios is corrupted, and he want to install a new bios ...
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Force S-Video out to be enabled on startup of Windows XP laptop
I have an old Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop running Windows XP that I am reusing for a project. It has VGA out (of course) and S-Video out (which requires a special Dell 70TVD adapter cable). Anyway, I'm ...
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Dell Inspiron 1420 CD/DVD drive not able to write
I am using Dell Inspiron 1420, OS is Windows Vista, since the last 4 years.
Recently, my CD/DVD drive has developed some problems. It can read the CD/DVD, but when I try to write on a CD or DVD, it ...
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How to partition 1 TB hard disk in Dell laptop without reformatting?
I purchased a Dell Inspiron laptop with Windows 7 64-bit, but when I started to use my laptop, I found out there's only one partition on my hard disk (C: primary drive) with the OS installed onto it.
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Laptop won't boot No POST
I have a dell inspiron 15r SE, it's less than a week old.
The windows was locked (and i forgot the password) so i figured i'll restart and reset the password from safe mode. but it seemed that ...
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Should I update my Dell N4110 BIOS before Upgrading to Windows 8?
I'm using Dell Inspiron 14R and it can be upgraded(recommended by Dell) to Windows 8. Recently, Dell released latest Bios! The latest bios is for Windows 8 or for Windows 7?
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My laptop starts heating up and it's fan spins at full speed when it's idle
I have a Dell Inspiron 15R with a 2.5Ghz 2450 M processor and 4 GB RAM.
When it's left idle (no programs running at all) it'll always heat up and it's cooling fan spins at full speed. Any idea why ...
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Dell Inspiron 1440 Hard Drive Replacement [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Are laptop hard drives fairly generic, or do I need to be careful to get the right one for my computer model?
I'm outdated 15 years regarding hardware support, so I need ...
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How does RAM fail?
I have an issue with a Dell Inspiron 15 (1545) laptop that refuses to open any applications (save select Microsoft programs, e.g. Security Essentials, Ctrl Panel, Windows Explorer (not Internet), ...
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My Dell Inspiron N5050 Won't connect to any Wireless
I have a brand new DELL Inspiron which used to connect to my WiFI. I had the laptop off for about 2 months and when I turned it on it will not connect to my Wireless with WPA2+AES encryption. All of ...
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Mouse move choppy and laggy with Ubuntu 12.04
I installed Ubuntu LTS 11.04 and Ubuntu 12.04 on my Dell M5030. My mouse moves choppy and laggy.
I do not encounter this problems on Ubuntu 10.04 on this machine.
I think this bug may com from ...
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No Windows 7 users available for login after Dell DataSafe factory reset
I created install discs using the Dell DataSafe 2.0 backup utility in order to re-install Windows on a friend's laptop (Dell Inspiron N5110). I ran the discs to do a factory reset.
After the whole ...
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Dell Inspiron 5420 wifi drivers PCI ID 14e4:4365
I recently bought a new Dell inpiron. I need it for educational purposes and a wifi connection is really important.
Wifi is working properly in Windows7 but Ubuntu 12.04 is not even detecting the ...
