20 Most Recent Dell Vostro 1000 Laptop Computer (AMD Sempron 3600+ , DDR2 SDRAM 1000MB, 120GB) (bqcwi1s_4) PC Notebook Questions & Answers

3 beeps = Memory issue - Check to see if memory in laptop is locked in place.

Hi alkeith...
Turn on the computer while tapping F8, this will take you into the Safe Mode.
While your in the Safe Mode you can do a system restore.
Restore your computer back to an earlier time when it was working before you installed the bios change.
Left click on Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore.
This should solve your problem.
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I do not subscribe to this method but have a look. He does go on a bit though! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VFaa_T-z4I

Generally, connecting phones via bluetooth to a laptop just allows for file transfer between the two devices. It is not to input sound from the phone through the speakers of the laptop. You would need a bluetooth audio device for that such as bluetooth speakers or headphones

This error is basically saying that Windows, for one reason or another, cannot communicate properly with one of your programs. This communication problem is usually caused by out-of-date, missing or corrupt device drivers. ... Select Start > All Programs > Windows Update.

i used to get that also, I wrote down windows numbers from windows sticker on the side of machine, (needed magnifying glass) and went online to windows verify, after they scan it, it came out good

Open a command prompt ( Windows key + R to open Run box, then cmd), and type ipconfig /all and look for the wifi adapter. The entry labelled "Physical Address" is the MAC address. It will look something like 84-3A-4B-C8-E9-B7 (Your router might want it entered in the format 84:3A:4B:C8:E9:B7)

The cooling fins on the processor chip are plugged with dust. The fan may not be turning fast enough. If that's the case you'll need to replace the cooling fan

You'll have to get the audio driver off of Dell's website.

WiFi will in the laptop will connect to a wireless router or a hot spot. The laptop itself has no hot spot built in.

The coin cell battery inside the laptop needs to be replaced

Check the cooling fan and the air inlet screen for blockage. You may need to clean the cooling fan and the fins on the heat pipe.

Some fans can be oiled, some not. You can get a replacement fan from Dell's website.

try TERACOPY free here Ninite Install or Update Multiple Apps at Once

check the power supply (smps) check the CMOS battery check the motherboard

What model is it? Could you post the service tag number?

Believed me you have to reinstall your operating system. I encountered that problem too. I uninstall and re-installed .NET, update windows service packs nothing happened until I reformat the hard drive and install the operating system again.remember format the hard drive first then install the operating system (backup your data first)

Hi Anonymous, Try pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys together and now press lock the computer. However, if this doesn't help do let me know. Thanks and Regards. Kiran Kumar. #iworkfordell.