Recent content by Greg Chalik

In Windows, search for and open keyboard to open Keyboard Properties. Drag the Repeat delay slider to Long, click Apply, and then click OK. The keyboard should now work as expected.

Is there a reason you are with 8.1 and not 10? Have you performed troubleshooting on your connection?

the link it to a file transfer utility service No thanks Try this https://www.zinstall.com/how-to/how-to-recover-your-programs-and-files-from-a-broken-computer

you can try restarting in safe mode first please see here https://www.howtogeek.com/164876/how-to-use-safe-mode-to-fix-your-windows-pc-and-when-you-should/

You can buy USB-loaded OS that also comes with recovery application. Once you boot, and the recovery is launched, you will be able to identify what can or cannot be saved. If your laptop was affected by malware and the boot USB comes with malware application, that will seek to deal with...

You need to boot off a clean USB containing an operating system and go from there. Will likely need to reformat the drive

What did Dell say?

Restart your PC. At the sign-in screen, hold the Shift Key down while you select Power > Restart. After your PC restarts to the Choose an Option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to...

This may be too obvious, but look at your boot processes. If this started recently, it is possible you picked up something online that your laptop finds is not kosher. Be careful though. Improper removal may make it worse.

I don't have good news because had a similar problem with a HP laptop and eventually abandoned. The problem appears to be in BIOS/CMOS with some models, but I never got to the bottom of it as it is beyond me. What I learned helped some other users is to switch off the laptop remove the battery...

You need to get a part number from MSI and order from MSI. I don't think you will find the part from retailers.

Have you tried asking MSI for the part number and the parts distributor/retailer?

Does this mean any upgrades must be carried out by Dell approved service agent?! Surely most laptop users are competent to replace an SSD? With proper instructional?

Aside from the LCD interface cable the LCD itself has fine circuitry and components, a fracture of any one of these circuit etchings could produce the effects you see. Idintifying this would require opening up the LCD casing, but unless you know what to look for (do you recall which way the...

I would venture to guess that no laptop/notebook comes with a touchpad permanently attached tot he motherboard because it would make assembly almost impossible. There is usually a ribbon cable connecting touchpad to motherboard and it may be that this ribbon cable is loose (can happen) and all...