Questions tagged [dell-xps]
A series of high-end Dell computers
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WavesSvc64.exe causing Dell XPS 9570 with Windows 10 Insider to freeze after startup
I usually never restart or shut down my computer, since I always put it in hybernation mode, so I don't know when this issue started.
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Windows 10 Insider (19592.1001)
Dell XPS 9570 i7, 32GB
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Using a iMac (2011) in Target Display Mode with Dell XPS 15 equipped with Thunderbolt 3
I have a Dell XPS 9550, equipped with a Thunderbolt 3/ USB-C port. I am trying to use my iMac 2011 as a target display.
I read that this can only be done using the Thunderbolt (V1 on iMac) port, and ...
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My new Dell XPS 12 ultrabook keeps beeping forever after pressing the power button and doesn't start
I've just bought a new Dell XPS 12 12.5-Inch Convertible 2-in-1 Touchscreen Ultrabook. After pressing the power button for the first time it started making beeps without stopping. There's no display ...
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How do I troubleshoot low wireless signal strength on my Dell Studio XPS? [duplicate]
My Dell Studio xps laptop has just started experiencing extremely low signal strength. I did set up a wireless printer the other day, so maybe I screwed something up in the process.
Here's what I ...
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Core 2 Duo Processor E8400 with LGA 755 socket?
The motherboard on my PC (Dell XPS 410) has socket LGA 755 and according to the box on this processor I have, says it requires a motherboard with socket LGA 775.
Will this processor work on the 755 ...
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Windows 10 Refuses to Boot After SSD Upgrade (XPS 9360)
I am genuinely at a loss here after almost a week of trying to fix this problem.
I've been running my 256GB XPS 13 9360 for a little more than a year now, and I decided to buy a new SSD to upgrade my ...
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Ubuntu 15.04 HiDPi to Full HD external screen
I just got a Dell XPS 13 2015 and I installed Ubuntu 15.04. Everything is working fine with the exception of using an external display.
The resolution on my laptop is 3200x1800, my external screen ...
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Why does my computer frequently fail to wake up?
My computer frequently fails to wake up. I press the keyboard or mouse but it just sits there. The monitor is off. I have a Dell XPS 8500, have all the latest drivers according to
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Windows 7 Installation Fails at 7% Extraction on Dell
Alright, before I begin I want to clarify some points so no one wastes their time giving solutions that have already been addressed and haven't worked:
I am aware that this is a common error (...
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How do I save the hard drives from a broken Dell XPS 700 motherbord?
I have an old XPS 700, and the motherboard just died (this is a common issue with this model, my 3rd MB). I'm not interested in reviving the computer itself, but would like to access the data on the ...
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Update BIOS on Dell with Linux with no floppy drive, when firmware is not in the firmware-tools repository
I'd like to update my BIOS on my Dell Studio XPS 1340. I have the .exe file for installing it with Windows, but I don't have Windows installed on this computer. I'm currently running Ubuntu 9.04 64-...
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cannot disable dell xps 13 9360 content adaptive brightness for FHD 1080p builtin display
I bought a new xps 13 9360 laptop with the basic 1080p FHD display (as opposed to the higher-res QHD one) and when I got the laptop, I immediately installed Ubuntu. However, I noticed that the ...
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solve dell xps delay on touchpad and keyboard
I finally found the complete solution for a frustrating/weird problem i was facing.
Problem A ) there is a touchpad delay when typing and try to use the touchpad?
problem B ) there is a 1 second ...
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Upgrading to Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
I have a Dell XPS M1730 and am running Sims 3, and Lightroom 3.6 (I think), Adobe Photoshop.
I'm wondering if upgrading my RAM to 8 GB would make a significant change on my computer? I know I ...
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Cannot turn wireless on my Dell Studio XPS 1647 - touch lights broken
The touch lights on my Dell Studio XPS 1647 (running Windows 7) are broken. For most features: volume, playing and pausing media, this isn't an issue, I can do it another way. But for the wireless ...
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