Posts by skywalker

Congrats... it feels awesome to have it. what are your specs?

For all those interested and eager for the new chip http://news.com.com/2100-1006_3-5201338.html I would expect new version of Inspiron 8600 ( 8700? ) around mid-may.

Update: I found this Tech TV article on Alcohol 120%, which allows backups of protected game CDs. There seem to be lots of gamers in this forum, but no mention of Alcohol 120%.

Tom, I had a similar line and also something like this. Call customer support and arrange for a replacement or return. Thats what I did.

I'm in search for a DVD writing software. I want to be able to burn my camcorder movies into a DVD movie. I have been recommended several....Nero, DVDXcopy, Alcohol 120%. What do you use to burn/backup DVDs ? Which is easiest to...

debian, I too had ordered XP pro. The XP shipped with Dell machine is original only modification is CD label. It says Dell instead of Microsoft on it.

I agree with delta. you should format the HDD again to get a clean install.

Also when installing a new OS. Boot from the CD by pressing F12. That route will give you an option to delete the partition and do a fresh install.

how do you test for ghosting??

Customer service placed a replacement order for my 9100 and In just 12 hours its completed Kitting, build, testing and is currently in boxing. that impressive...Unless they are shipping me a system configured for someone else.