My first thought would be similar to yours, that the hardware has failed. Hopefully not. Go into the BIOS (startup settings) and check if it is...
If you want further information, try searching the Dell forum for "orange " http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/default.aspx
6 years is not a bad run. It is probably a decent lifespan from hardware of that era. Since it is a startup problem. I will move this thread to...
Something else I thought of trying is to run Error Checking (CHKDSK). I take it you know about it, otherwise look up Error Checking in Help and...
Try going to the Startup Options menu (F8) from a "cold boot" (when it normally has the problem). Try Safe mode and Low resolution mode. That...
Thanks MrBill, I was going to suggest CHKDSK be run to completion. You can't run CHKDSK on the Windows (OS) drive while Windows is running, you...
The first thing I wonder is if it might be malware. Have you had any reports of malware? Try doing an online virus scan (some places where they...
The drivers (software) that load just before logon are the graphics. I would find the latest drivers from the graphics adapter manufacturer's...
I might see it as a drive letter allocation problem. If you right-click on My Computer and select Manage -> Disk Management, right-click on the...
You too!...and Evan and rocknroller, of course. Good to see you around.
It will probably "unclip ", but I doubt they are made to be, ummm, un-clipable. They would probably never be expected to be repaired in the...
You need to give us the details of the system. Would it be a MS Windows disk or an OEM disk? Has laptop or desktop computer been mentioned? Some...
I also suggest running Error Checking (CHKDSK) and be sure to scan the disk surface. Look up "Error Checking" in Help and Support. Don't...
I have a (main) 300GB HDD. As I said, partitioned as 50 GB for Vista. I have a D: and E: partition as well. I install whatever programs I can onto...
Try this: TreeSize Free I have set my Vista (C: drive) at 50GB, although I need to manage it. If you want to keep your data off your Windows (C...
I would investigate the firewall. Is it Windows Firewall or one supplied by a security suite? If you have a specialised firewall like ZoneAlarm,...
Mr Bill, AirHead is probably referring to my last post about the difference between the default action of Windows from going to Start (Orb) ->...
Hi and welcome to the WindowsBBS community. I think you are correct that it is the graphics. I would uninstall the ATI software and drivers in...
I have been saying "drivers" to myself, reading this thread. If you are swapping the graphics card/adapter to a "new" computer, you need to...
This seems to be the most likely cause of the lagging/ poor performance. What program is accessing the HDD? You might be able to tell by going to...
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