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Shift key not working in Windows 7
The Shift keys on my laptop are not working, though it was fine until last night.
I'm running Windows 7 Professional 32-bit on a Dell Latitude e6410.
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Dell E6320 crashes with docking station
I have a Dell E6320 (i7 with 4GB mem, Win 7 Prof 32bit) that I use with three different Dell docking stations (model PR02X). The notebook frequently crashes when connected to a docking station. When ...
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Dell Latitude E6520 with Monitor Dell P2311H cannot get 1600*1200 resolution on the screen
I have Windows 7 (32 bit) OS with VGA card NVIDIA 4200M I cannot get the 1600*1200 for graphical work and it an error appears that the display doesn't support this resolution, BUT my colleges have the ...
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Bypassing windows xp passwords without CD or USB
I got 2 PC's here, that my mother asked to fix, but I can't log in. Admin accounts have a password set. I can't boot from USB, they're to old and don't support it. The DVD drive doesn't seem to be ...
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Max resolution for external monitor on Dell E6420 (Intel Graphics HD 3000)
I've got an E6420 with a Core i7 sporting the HD3000 chipset. I'm considering getting an external monitor and have found a good deal for 27" Dell UltraSharp monitor. I'm tempted to order it, but to my ...
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Unable to extend desktop. External monitor on powersave mode
My Dell e6400 no longer can extend desktop. The external monitor detected and I can changed the resolution in display properties. But the external monitor reported on a power save mode. To confirm ...
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Every process wants to take as much cpu as they can
I am facing this weird problem with my Windows 7 Dell laptop (Core i5, 8 GB ram). The problem starts when every time I disconnect the power cable and use the laptop in battery for a while (lets say ...
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How do I wipe a drive (currently a Win 7 primary drive) locked with BitLocker?
I have a company laptop, whose one and only hard drive was encrypted with Bitlocker. I have tendered my resignation with that company and they immediately used the remote security policy to lockout my ...
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Disable touchpad on Dell Latitude E4300, but don't disable the trackpoint
For the last 6 years I have been using a ThinkPad R50e which used a trackpoint instead of a touchpad.
Now though I am using a laptop given to me by my work and it's a Dell Latitude E4300 which ...
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Poor Bluetooth audio quality and delays on Dell Latitude with Windows 7
I have been trying to use an LG Tone (HBS700) Bluetooth headset on Windows 7 with mixed results.
The PC is a Dell Latitude E6320, and the Bluetooth adapter is the Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth module ...
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Wireless Link works, but cant connect laptop to internet
I have recently switched over from BT to O2 for broadband, after setting everything up, my laptop and smart phone can access the internet via Network cables and Wireless, also my Roku music server can ...
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Dell Latitude E6510 fingerprint reader
I've downloaded a number of different drivers from the Dell's support page (i have a valid service tag), but I cannot get the Fingerprinter reader to work in my environment.
I am able to see the ...
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Dell system update utility (drivers, firmware, etc)
I got a new Dell E6420 yesterday and it had this really nice little utility from Dell that automatically updated firmware, bios and drivers. However, the laptop had a 32bit version of Windows 7 so I ...
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Backing up MBR on laptop disks with recovery partiitions?
Most of the Linux distributions I use allow me to override where GRUB is installed, but I now need to install Ubuntu on some Dell Latitude laptops, and on the test install I did on my old Vaio ...
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Cannot get max resolution on Dell U2711 monitor with Latitude E6520
up until recently I was using the U2711 with a Lenovo T410 via a DP output. This allowed me to use the max resolution of 2560x1440. The U2711 is used as my second extended monitor, my laptop screen is ...
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Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX LCD flickers, flashes, fades out
I have a Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX LCD monitor hooked up to my Dell Latitude E6410 laptop through the dock. The monitor sometimes would flicker, flash, fade out. It happens very randomly. Sometime ...
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Dell Latitude D620, D/Port replicator, and Fedora 15
I'm trying to get the Dell D/Port replicator's video switch to work correctly under Fedora 15 with a D620 laptop. I have the NVidia drivers from RPMFusion installed. Right now, nothing video-related ...
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Why I Was Supplied With Power Supply Less Than Recommended?
Yesterday I was studying the BIOS of a DELL Latitude E6420 laptop and enabled notifications that check and warn if the power supply is not appropriate for laptop.
Immediately I got this message:
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Upek Protector Suite and Dell Latitude E5520
I'm trying to install Protector Suite on a users Dell Laptop and it is telling me I have a finger print reader already installed. I'm going to guess it is something that comes preinstalled but none of ...
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What is Dell ControlPoint?
I just bought a computer from a friend, and there is a program on it called "Dell ControlPoint." Does anyone know what it is or what it's for?
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Dual-Boot Ubuntu 10.10 / Windows 7 on Dell Latitude with second hard drive in modular bay
I want to setup my Dell Latitude laptop with an Ubuntu 10.10 in addition to the already existing Windows 7 installation. Windows is installed on the internal hard drive, which has a Bitlocker ...
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Can I get the multitouch touchpad to respond to a double tap for right click
the Dell Latitude E6410 I just got for work has some of the multi-touch features you see on a Mac book/pro
now with only some of the multitouch gestures I find myself naturally using the other half ...
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Dell Latitude E4300 TouchPad - Odd Behavior
I'm seeing some intermittent behavior on the touchpad. First it wasn't working at all. Then during restart, for a little while it seemed like the buttons attached to the joystick and external mouse ...
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How do I turn on Bluetooth on a Dell Latitude E6410?
I have recently acquired a Dell Latitude E6410. It's great, but I can't get Bluetooth to work.
I have enabled Bluetooth for the wireless switch in the BIOS. However, whenever I try and install the ...
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Why might Gparted be failing to format partition on Dell D600 Latitude laptop?
I have installed a dozen dual boot XP / Ubuntu boxes, however this one has me stumped. After the installation failed in the partitioning phase I tried manually partitioning using a Gparted LiveCD. I ...
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Dell D630 pink tint on screen when powering on, what will happen?
I've been given a Dell D630 laptop by a friend. I got it in the mail yesterday and it was quite cold, I plugged the power in and after 20 mins I switched it on.
The contents of the screen had a pink ...
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Latitude D600 USB port problem
Both USB ports stopped communicating on my D600, they have power, my optical mouse still lights up, no device works on the ports, everything is fine in Device manager in Dual boot XP and W7. Checked ...
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Dell Latitude D510 Runs From Battery But Not AC Adapter
I have a Dell Latitude D510 that went belly up around two years ago. It will run from the battery, however, the wall adapter will neither power the machine nor charge the battery. Once the battery ...
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Enter / Return key stops working
I have a Dell Latitude E5400 laptop running Windows 7.
Everything runs fine on it for days then I suddenly notice the enter/return key is no longer working e.g. I could be writing an email, press ...
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E6410 latitude won't sleep
E6410 when I hit sleep will black the screen and show HD and wifi lights indefinitely. Never gets to sleep. Have to power off and on.
This seems to be affected by Dropbox; when I disable it before ...
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can the hdtv be used as a monitor for the Dell Latitude 6410
can a hdtv be used as a monitor for the Dell Latitude 6410
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Why does my laptop freeze up when I dock it?
I have a Dell Latitude D520. First with Windows XP and now with Windows 7, it completely freezes/locks up if I dock it while it's awake. If I hibernate/sleep, dock, then wake/resume, everything's ...
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How to restore a Dell Inspiron 2100 back to factory settings?
My computer won't boot into Windows 7 anymore.
It started off with Vista, was upgraded to 7 (both by legal means)
I wanted to install ubuntu or kubuntu, so I got wubi and boot-loaded it via usb ...
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Dell E6410 laptop with Dell E1909 external monitor resolution stuck at 640x480
I have a new Windows 7 (32-bit) Dell Latitude E6410 laptop, and a new Dell E1909WDD Flat Panel Monitor.
The only way to connect to the monitor is via an integrated DisplayPort cable. ...
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Where can I find the manual for a Dell Latitude E5400?
I have a new laptop, a Dell Latitude E5400 running Windows 7 Pro’. I’m very happy with it so far except it doesn’t seem to come with a manual.
I’ve checked the DVDs that come with it and can’t see ...
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How do I know if a LCD is compatible with my Laptop?
I have a Dell Precision M65 and I need to change de LCD. ¿Where do I find if certain LCD of another laptop is compatible? I see some "compatible" LCDs in Internet but I am not really sure.
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Infrared on the Dell D620
I have a Dell Latitude D620 running Windows 7. I use it quite a bit for media (i.e., Boxee, Hulu Desktop, Windows Media Center) so I was wondering if I could use the IR port along with a remote (I ...
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Internet Explorer/Explorer.exe hang on Laptop when off Dock
I have a Dell Latitude E6410 laptop running Windows XP SP3 for work. It is a PITA to reboot due to increased security (card scanner and other physical security on each boot) and I am required to take ...
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PCMCIA Does Not Work on Dell Latitude under Windows XP
PCMCIA cards do not work on Dell Latitude e5510 under Windows XP. Works fine on Windows 7. Cards are recognized by Device Manager but do not work correctly. For example, CF adapter does not ...
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Dell Latitude D830 WQXGA support
I've got a Dell Latitude D830 laptop and its docking station, with Vista Enterprise running. I'd like to connect a HP LP3065 30" display externally, but can't see the higher resolutions in the ...
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Dell D630 - Touchpad does not move the mouse cursor
Windows XP - Dell D630 - Synaptics Touch Pad driver installed.
The system tray icon that shows the movement of your finger on the touchpad registeres movement. The scroll feature of the touchpad ...
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What is the best way to use ReadyBoost on a Latitude E6500 with vista?
I wish to use ReadyBoost to speed up boots and switching between apps, as I am runnin in 32 bits I can only put 4GB of real ram in.
I don’t wish to use up one of my USB port. According to the manual, ...
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Suggestions for Troubleshooting WIndows 7 lockups
I've got a Dell Latitude E6500 that was working fine under Vista x64. I got one of the new Seagate 500GB Hybrid SSD/HD 2.5 drives and thought.. hmm.. let's try Win 7 x64 on it.
Bottom line: It works ...
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SmartCard reader
I have a Dell D620 which has a builtin smart card reader.
How do I read from and write to a smart card using a smartcard reader?
What are the best/free available softwares that I can use?
Any ideas?
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“Disk Error” when booting Dell E6400 on docking station
As stated in the title, I am getting a "Disk Error" when booting Dell E6400 on the dell-issued docking station. I can get around this by cracking the screen, pressing the power button then shutting ...
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Dell E6400 Display issue - “doubling up” intermittently
I've got a Dell E6400
It's suddenly developed an intermittent fault with the display
Every now and again, it seems to boot up with "double vision"
By that I mean, its split horizontally, with each ...
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2560 x 1440 on a Dell Latitude E4300?
Does anyone know if a new Dell Latitude E4300 (which has a Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD) can run 2560x1440 screen resolution?
The computer has 4GB ram.
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Mouse won't work in XP on Latitude
I have a Latitude D630 Laptop with a Fresh Windows XP install that won't work with a generic external USB mouse. It recognizes the device has been put in but fails to install it.
USB keyboards work ...
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dell bios passwrod help [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Removing the BIOS password on a Dell Laptop
Any help would be good,
hello everybody,
i have too the known problem with a dell latitude d620 with following
i am Looking ...
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Dell Latitude D520 restarts spontaneously
I have a 2 year old Dell D520. In the last 2 months it is randomly restarting. After hours of calls with Dell support, they claim this is a software issue. Their hardware diagnostics tool marked all ...
