Well, yes and no. You can download the right driver to desktop in XP .then burn it to disk and install into Vista. When you are in VIsta are you...
Man, since this is a second hand laptop ,Then I am afraid you will have to OPEN it up to check inside. Somebody could of messed around with it..
So you are using a Windows XP setup disk ? OR You are using a back copy then?
Back up now! Did it do this before you added the Printer on the fresh INSTALL?
check under the bios to see in the usb are disabled ...
Problem solved, By install a New Star 1800 RPM case fan, The Dell is now quiet as a mouse..
How much ram do you have ? Also random freezing is usually caused by Video adapter ..
So you did a fresh install, and you are still having these problems ? Did this do this Right after the fresh install ? I mean Not, install nothing...
Can you lets us know what your problem was if and when you find it ? Its always good to know these problems for next time..
In Vista is the Video driver set to default? is it at 16 color ? I think all you need is the right video driver for you video card. download a...
This does not sound like it is the printer, You are having a major conflict some where. Hardware conflicts can be a real pain..can you get into...
Try start/Run .. type in msconfig and enter, then go to startup , then uncheck all adobe stuff then apply and restart.. this should work.
I have a triple boot, 98 / XP / Vista...Mine also does this, But it still works. Are you having a problem with it besides it doing this? I mean...
I think I would try to uninstall the printer first before having to reinstall XP. If that printer IS your problem, Then remove it first. Did you...
I have a printer close to that one, Well it is a lexmark all in one.. Anyway,450 PSU is more than enough to push the printer and what ever, Have...
how long was it sitting before you plug it in ? smoking is not a good sign, You will have to get another one, But make sure you buy a good...
To me it sounds like too many things going on at the same time. Also what is the specks of your video card? You need to take a look at your...
It would help to know what OS you are running? XP/win 2000 or ? Also is this a new laptop? check devise manager to see if they are listed or you...
First thing is too DUMP Norton, It is the worst Antivirus for hogging up all your resources. stick in something lite, Like AVG or AntiVir... Next...
changing a video card or some ram is not hard. Do you have a on board video card or something else?
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