Recently I rebuilt/reinstalled my Windows XP Operating system on my Dell Inspiron 1100. During the installation, I was NOT asked for the CD key either during or after the installation for authentication. I have also not been reminded to authenticate this (new) installation. I did notice that...

Dimension E510 with 5.1 integrated sound on motherboard Windows XP-MCE SP2 All latest and greatest M/S updates When I connect an external device to the blue Line-In connector, I can not adjust the sound from the computer. I either have to adjust the sound from the device or at the speakers. I...

I'm going to be in the market for a Vista capable laptop with either a docking station or a full port replicator. What does dell have to offer? Also, do all Dell laptops have the heat exhaust on the bottom? ~alan

Will the WinXP drivers that came with my Dimension E510 work with Windows Vista? chipset, video with 256mb option, ethernet, audio

I bought a Dimension E510 with one SATA HDD. Soon afterward, I bought a second SATA HDD (on sale and not from Dell) and added it as a second or D: drive. They are both 250 GB drives. I would like to copy my data from D: to C: and use the second drive as a mirror to the first. RAID 1. If I...

I just learned that my Dimension 4600 has 2 SATA channels on the motherboard. Is there away from the BIOS to build a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array? BIOS is UptoDate with vA12. ~alan

My kid's Inspiron 1100 is having overheating problems just months after the extended warrenty ran out. Dell says they can fix it for $438 if they have to go all the way and replace the motherboard. For another $100 or so, I can get a new B-130 with a Pentium Processor, 512MB RAM, etc. (price...

I recently purchased an E510 with MCE and as usual, the system cam preloaded with crap. I also purchased the restore CDs. I want to rebuild the system without the crap so I will use the CDs instead of the builtin restore. I know I will have to install the OS and then install the drivers. I...

I recently reinstalled WinXP on my Dell Laditude laptop using of course the supplied reinstallation CD. That and the drivers CD did the job and gave me my system back without the "crap" like 3 month trial versions of AOHell, Earthlink, Mcafee, Norton, etc. Enough of that, sorry for the rant. I...

I bought the Vista Recovery DVDs/CDs with my Inspiron 630 Laptop and I want to reinstall the Vista OS. What is the Dell procedure? I have the actual Vista OEM DVD as well as two Drivers CDs. (There are other DVDs/CDs for various applications as well) When I have to enter the CD Key, is it...

I have a Dell Demension E510 system, about 3 years old or so. I believe it is an Intel Core 2 Dual processor and I read (in this NG actually) that I can run a 64bit OS. Is this so, can I install and run Windows 7 64bit? Thanks, ~alan

When I reinstall Windows from the OEM CD that came with my Dell computers, Windows is automaticall activated. So, what is the difference between the Windows Activation key on the sticker on the side/bottom/back/whatever of my PCs and the Windows Activation Keys that is actually on my...

So I was on the Dell website scoping out a new PC. I'm looking at a Vostro 220. As of 1/1/10, it comes with Vista and for extra $$$$, I can get Windows 7. What's the deal with this? Isn't Windows 7 the default now? ~alan

I have a Vostro 220 and want to add a second hard drive and configure a Raid-1 array. When I do this the process will wipe both hard drives to create the mirror. So before I do this, I will back up my system by creating an image, probably with Norton Ghost or Windows 7 backup. Will I be able...

While supporting a user on her new Dell laptop running Windows 7, I noticed two things, a Macintosh style application launch toolbar and a desktop background similar to what is seen if you mouse over to the Show Desktop in the lower right of the screen. I recently acquired in a raffle, a...

I need help about my old dell.If someone have electric schema for it I"ll be thankfull to get it. Greeting from Croatia,®eljko

I need help about my old dell.If someone have electric schema for it I"ll be thankfull to get it. Greeting from Croatia,®eljko