Top 20 Dell OptiPlex 330 Desktop Desktop Computer - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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Try their website: www.support.dell.com

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Dell Optiplex 330 Desktop Product Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3CDVOZMVpo DELL (OPTIPLEX GX520/320/330) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbaDqnoDNP4 Unboxing & Setting up My Dell OptiPlex 330 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX_-y8Y9WcY Dell Optiplex Computer Powersupply issues.MTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzSCXgvAFGg

WARNING: Before you start troubleshooting remember that you are dealing with electricity that can KILL. http://www.kitchentablecomputers.com/static.php - rules Only work inside the computer case when the power has been switched off and disconnected. Never open the power source. Some of the below steps recommend removing physical parts within the computer. While in the computer it is highly recommend that you be aware of ESD and its potential hazards Test all leads that attach to your hard drive power and data cables IDE SATA the leads from your MOTHERBOARD TO YOUR HARD DRIVE make sure they have a secure dust free connections and are not faulty or just replace them they could be faulty make sure all leads that are attached to your dvd\cd floppy drives have secure connections and are not faulty or just replace them they could be faulty computers need power and data to travel through every working device to continue its cycle and have an end so any faulty leads will end up with a computer error even something as small as a faulty electrical or fan lead can cause you problems motherboard and a hard drive any leads between them will fail before your motherboard or your hard drive if its a flat ribbon 40 pin type IDE replace it this will be the first to fail check all electrical power input and extensions make sure they are securely seated even the cd/dvd floppy drives need to have current go through make sure these drives are working also check the Cmos battery and computer RAM modules make sure they are securely seated with no dust built up or in the sockets on some motherboards cmos batteries are soldered in Could be a problem with the Hard Drive or the Hard drives PCB http://www.onepcbsolution.com/

So, where did you get the Windows XP drivers for the controller? Are you sure that they are XP compatible? Is the USB floppy even being recognized and read by the setup program? The Windows Setup program only supports a handful of USB drives for F6 driver installation method, that is explained here: A connected USB floppy disk drive does not work when you press F6 to install mass storage drivers during the Windows XP installation process Adding the standard Microsoft USB storage drivers to the txtsetup.oem file on the floppy diskette usually resolves this problem, see here: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-026606.htm Adding the USB floppy's vendor ID should also fix the problem, see here for an example: http://blog.mreza.info/archive/2007/09/19/windows-f6-driver-and-usb-floppy.aspx None of my business but why not use Windows 7 on the new laptop, instead of going through all this trouble installing an operating system that is 10 years old and that is living on borrowed time?

Same as last question. Hardware issue.

Sounds like hardware failure. Could be the anyone of the many components inside of the computer. It's definitely not a software issue.My suggestion would be to take it to a tech or buy a new computer.

restart your computer repeatedly tapping the f8 key to enter safe mode while the screen is black once in safe mode where the only things working will be your keyboard and mouse allowing you to attempt to repair your computer

Windows Advanced Options Menu

Please select an option:

Safe ModeSafe Mode with NetworkingSafe Mode with Command Prompt

Enable Boot LoggingEnable VGA modeLast Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)Debugging Mode

Start Windows NormallyRebootReturn to OS Choices Menu

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice

Select safe mode with networking to download

you could download all of these or just one save them to a usb drive for later use if one fails to remove the password

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A CMOS BIOS password recovery tool

Editors note: This tool should only be used by experienced computer users. Please see the enclosed read me if you would like to run it from Windows. Failure to follow instructions (from Windows) will cause your anti-virus to flag this as a virus.

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Data Doctor Password unmask unhide program is a useful free utility to reveal passwords hidden behind the asterisk ***** characters inside any protected password text box

http://majorgeeks.com/Dr._Freeware_System_Utilities_d6416.html Dr.Freeware System Utilities which includes data recovery software, data backup, password reset tools for Windows helps you to maintain your system. Dr.Freeware is freeware, you can download and use it for free.

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Lazesoft Recover My Password Home Edition is a very easy to use Windows password recovery freeware

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or you could

select safe mode with command prompt

Click start run type cmd press Enter

black screen should open DOS mode

this will vary depending on your operating system

type in net user username

For eg. If you want to change administrator password , type net user Administrator

it will prompt you to enter the new password

enter the new password and the password is changed

hope this helps

that is indicative of a RAM fault, have you tried reseating the ram? If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joel_63c670a84e9f6a97

right click on "My Computer" and select "Manage". Then go to "disk management" once loaded you will see your drive. You probably have to initialize the drive and assign it a drive letter. all that can be done from right there.

You will have to buy one. It doesn't come with any card readers.

A Blinking Amber or Yellow power button means that the power supply is receiving power from the source but is unable to properly distribute it to the components. This can be caused by a defective power supply or a defective motherboard. Just to make sure that nothing else is causing the problem, remove any PCI cards like modem, video card, sound card, etc... Remove the memory modules and disconnect cables to CD/DVD drives. Look at the USB ports to see if any are damaged.

You will have to buy one. It doesn't come with any card readers...

You need to Purchase some Amplified PC speakers as a lot of computers come without Built in Speakers

RTM - Read The ManualI found the info below in your manual online. You will need to reset the jumper on the motherboard to remove the password. Admin Password (Not Set default) Displays the current status of your system setup programs password security feature and allows you to verify and assign a new admin password. The Admin Password may be disabled by a jumper on the system board.

Get online and got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "Dell Support" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before Support). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operating system when requested. Look for Manuals and search them for Passwords.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords (the manual shows a picture of this)

1 Remove the computer cover.2 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board. Bydefault, Pin1 and Pin2 should be connected. You will need to remove thejumper and boot the system, as follows.3 Remove the jumper.

4 Replace the computer cover. 5 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.6 After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer. 7 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.8 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.

9 Open the computer cover.10 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board andattach the jumper to reenable the password feature.11 Replace the computer cover.NOTICE To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.NOTE This procedure enables the password feature. When you enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 79), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set meaning that the password feature is enabled but no password is assigned.13 Assign a new system and or administrator password. Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.14 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Open the case, remove the cpu cooling fan, then remove the cpu itself.Under the cpu you will see many small pins. Cut off the one closest to the bottom left. This will permanently remove your SMPS so be sure before proceeding.

In my opinion the Celeron have been lower performing processors and lower cost. HERE is and article describing the differences between the Celeron and P4

meaning to say the OS or the WinXP is not compatble to your computer try Win7