All editions of Windows XP and Windows Vista qualify you to upgrade. So, if you're running either on your PC today, buy a package labeled "Upgrade".
If you use the Windows XP Backup program on your old computer (or on your current computer if you p…
Make sure you backup your documents, bookmarks, aim (or other chat client) logs if you want them and most importantly your email. Also, you may want to back up your MP3s separately as well.
well the upgrade works, but u still loose everything going straight from windows xp, id just do a format and fll reinstall anyways, but remeber to back ur data off the pc
I never switched to Vista so I am currently still running Windows XP Professional edition. I know how to install everything because I used the Windows RC. My question is, do I have to buy the full version of Windows 7 since I'm still on XP or can I…
I've never had a problem with Dell,but Dell got a hold of my Moms laptop once. I had to fix it for her. The guys at Dell didn't have a clue.I would bug Dell until they made it right. I would think someone at Dell knows how to fix computers.lol
lul,
"Hey dell my screen isn't working"
"No problem, just send it here and we'll fix it"
"OK, so what's the problem?"
"Dudes laptop screen don't work"
"...hmm...New motherboard and processor should do."
"You think so?"
"Course. We're dell, ha…
He wasn't complaining about the crapware itself (sort of), he was suggesting that Dell may not have actually sent back the correct machine. Rather than fix it they seem to have just given him an older less powerful version of the same model and fill…
They were trouble shooting with everything under the sun to get rid of virus, mallware, spyware et all. When you leave all that shit on as programs running it will be slow as molasses. Take all that crap off on ad and remove programs. Then run the b…
Hi,
I have a Vostro 400 and bought a GeForce 9800GTX and have since been through the pain of finding an upgraded PSU - now have 450w instead of the original garbage supplied by Dell. But it still wont work. New PSU works fine. Plug in the card and…
I spend alot of time on the computer and know my way around them.
How did you find out about our Geek community?
Chris Pirillo/Youtube
What are your "geeky equipment" specs?
Just a Dell Vostro Laptop for right now.
Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHZ
2 GB DDR2 Ram
160GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS
Logitech G5 gaming mouse
Zalman NC-1000 cooler (same as Chris I think)
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Old Dell Dimension 2350 (upgrading soon)
P4 2.2 GHZ
256 MB DDR RAM (Now at 1GB)
60 GB Hard Drive (Is now at 80GB 7200 Barracuda)
Integrated Graphics (Now at EVGA PCI 8400 GS 512MB)
Now has a new 400W PSU.
CRT Monitor (Not sure yet)
Microsoft USB Wireless Ultra-Thin Wireless Media Deskotp 1000 Keyboard/Mouse Combo
Some Netgear USB Wireless
What do you want to be when you grow up?
something with computers would be nice :)
What makes you laugh?
tons of stuff
What is the thing in life you treasure most?
life
What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?
I call people "noobs" and "nubs" in real life all the time.
Star Wars-All of them. Ocean's trilogy, i play ice hockey, and basketball. Like to play paintball, like all music cept country, and i obviously spend alot of time on computers.
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