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Dell computer is making the error sound frequently

Bought a vga splitter/amp to watch internet tv from my big screen- made my desktop monitor resolution change so i moved it back to what i think it looked like but my computer is making the error sound often not sure how to get rid of it- any suggestions

  • Priyabrata Das
    Priyabrata Das May 11, 2010

    please tell me about the error so that i can help you to solve it..

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