Dell Inspiron 1720 reboots while in use very frequently

Hi,

Try running these scans in Safe Mode.

Keep pressing F8 on startup, and choose 'Safe Mode' from the list that appears.

If you still find it locking up during scans, you may have a hardware problem that needs fixing.

Regards.

most likely related to the blue screen issues. a possible reinstall of the OS may be needed. To check if it is blue screen related, restart the computer, press F8 when system restarts, then select the option to disable auto-restart option on the advanced options menu and press Enter. Next time you use the system, see if it will still auto-restart or if you'll get a blue screen. If there is an error, a system rstore or OS repair or reinstall may also be needed.

do a system restore from the time when everything was working fine.
start>programs>accessories>system tools>system restore
download and install dell quickset and flash bios from the support site.

Yes. You'll need to replace the hard drive with that error code.

No matter you can't use that computer without replacing the hard drive.

If you have a warranty for the computer contact tech support for your dell, give them the error code you have
and they will immediately replace your hard drive.

Re seating the hard drive won't fix it.

Hope this helps!

mybe you have accidentally press the dual video mode...in your unit there is a FN kay located near the ctrl and alt button....and from f1 to f12 locate that button that has a logo for minitor by pressing at the same time the FN key and that screen logo you find press it and release if see if that works.

try to remember when was the last time your photo capture was working. do a system restore. if system restore failed or not applicable then reinstall the photo capture software.

you can have the webcam workin for only ne application at a point in time also check to see that you have activated the webcam access on the other applications and this time try with the windows firewall and other firewalls deactivated

go to this web site http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1720&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid= and then click on input device drivers and download the software. to verify try going to control panel and go to cameras and video.

Try the FN (function key) and the Nmlk (number lock Key) at the same time.

there are several reasons why a pc restarts: 1. there might be a virus that causes this, thry to scan your computer using the updated anti virus. 2. your power supply might be faulty, if your pc frequently restarts the 12volts supply is having a problem, you need to replace the power supply. 3. operating system error, you need to repair your OS. what i have suspected from the problem you relayed is that your power supply, you need to replace this.