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This is basic troubleshooting. First without any information, when is the last time you cleaned the inside of the computer, and do all the fans work? I once had a computer start doing this, it was from over heating. Let's start there. It could be one of thousands of things that have gone wrong. Next, is there a reason why it was not updated? I am not a fan of frequeny system updates, but sometimes it's unavoidable.

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Hello Dawn, You cannot send or receive text messages with Google Voice, unless you have your own, Google-issued Google Voice telephone number. You don't -- you have a Google Voice "lite" account, which uses generic Google relay numbers instead. If you are located within the 48 contiguous US states, then you can get your own GV number.

Depends on what version of windows you have!

wajhia,This error code represents a failed hard drive. It will need to be replaced. You can order a hard drive from the Dell Spare Parts Department by calling 1-877-717-3355 in the US. You can also go to you local computer shop to purchase a hard drive.Thank You,Dell-Jesse LDell Social Media and Communities

Is there any computer connected to the router ?
If not then you will need to connect the computer to the router.
Do not change any wireless settings on the router with the wireless computer.
you will need to connect the computer to the router with the Ethernet cable.
check the IP address of the computer.
open the router set up page of the router.
Here you can change the wireless settings of the router.
Now once you change the network anme and security on the router, you will need to connect to the wireless network on your wireless computers.
Click Here for step by step instructions

This error message means :-
403 - Forbidden - You can't access the page. You may not have access (it may require a password), or it may be blocked from your domain.
or your Internet site parent controlled site blocker.

2005 relic PC day. XP the virus magnet slow doing what? , guess ALL. all do that , with HDD for sure , HDD slows with age, is a fact. all old PCs are slow compared to new PC so buy newer better PC reliable /safe only happens in hands of pro, why want that ? and ask here we can';t turn the screw driver and not wreck FFC cables.! if ram is too small buy more ram, none told what compression?, that is not good, never compress the hdd. wow ! no OS told we can not guess OS, windows what? causes of slow, all. (besides scrap it) no order.

• HDD is bad failing smart tests. (and will die soon) 10 years old hdd are mostly all bad now, you are the LUCKY ONE.
• HDD is full , clean out files, not needed, like downloaded endless videos for sure.
• put in SSD boot drive, and reload the OS to it. or clone HDD.
• more Ram ? 2GB is max on this Pig gaming.etc. OOPS fail.
• remove not used APPS for sure in the startup folder,for sure.
• in task manager, make sure ram is not full and CPU not overloaded to 100% if yes this must be cured.
• I bet RAM is fiull, 2GB is tiny. easy to fill up , the CPU is slow a Duo processor, Intel Core Solo processor!
• do not clone any bad HDD that fails smart tests.
• this XP PC the last one on earth running and is infected as all are and infections make PC run slower or worse, there is always worse here,(topic)
• it ran for 10 years, be happy, buy i3 and up based PC. win

Try to reset again the router follow this steps in resetting it, Press and hold the reset button of the router for 30 seconds while the power is ON , then after that unplug the power of the router for 10 seconds and check if all the lights are now back to normal if still no and router is still under warranty better have it replace because router is already bad........

HiTry and google your model and make of the laptop to see if other owners encountered the same problem and how they resolved it.there should be a lever on the side of the cpu that unlocks the cpu so you can remove itcheers

hey roger,You will need to check your outgoing smtp settings in yahoo. Below is the information to set this up.1) Yahoo! Mail Settings (if allowed)Yahoo Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - pop.mail.yahoo.com (port 110)Yahoo Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - smtp.mail.yahoo.com (port 25)2) Yahoo! Mail Plus email server settingsYahoo Plus Incoming Mail Server (POP3) - plus.pop.mail.yahoo.com (SSL enabled, port 995)Yahoo Plus Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com (SSL enabled, port 465, use authentication)Thank You,Dell-Jesse LDell Social Media and CommunitiesFollow Dell on Twitter @dellcares

Sounds like it needs a cleanout of old files and general stuff. I would make sure the correct drivers are installed as well.

You have to look at the cable connections on both your TV and Laptop. They should both have the same HDMI connector. Check your Dell Manual to see which connector is the HDMI If you don't have a manual for your Dell: www.dell.com/support Will have the manuals free. Hope this helps.

Remove or unplug the soundbar from the system and restart the computer. Reconnect the soundbar and check that the LED is lit. If the soundbar does not connect, see if it is listed in Windows Device Manager. Swap the USB soundbar to another USB port.

There is no card reader on most models of the Optiplex 780. There may be a card reader on the SFF unit. The MT, desktop and USFF do not include a card reader. You can add a 3.5" internal card reader to the MT or desktop models for under $20. You could use an external USB card reader with any Optiplex 780.I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

To be honest, you have had this laptop and OS for its lifespan. You cant make everything last forvever. Just get a new system. But if you insist, I would re-image the drive. Follow this link and it will show you how to reimge your drive. https://hub.wpi.edu/article/183/prepare-a-computer-for-reimage

Larry provides great answer up there ^^^ which is better down here. Larry Ng Jun 23, 2022 NO PC told (dell has 10000 models) no OS told, windows what"? no drive told. my wild wild guess is the boot drive is locked. and you are attempting and ******* act. to it. like deleting key parts of a running OS (windows) (like deleted tires on rims of 85mph moving car, fails) no real goal told, but the nebular "install HDD" one can add a 2nd drive easy or any of 1000s of external HDD models or external or internal, SSD or even a thumb drive. (vast) (just 2 steps in fact) but the boot drive , change out is far far far more complex. and you never not told that. you want to mess with the C: drive? now let me guess the real goal (sad I must) the OS drive windows is failing ( common) and some lil' bird told you it needs a new boot drive, and then fail to say so here. okay I will bite. 1: buy a new SSD (hdd fail and are slow) 2: buy a new OS, from MS. or get free w10. (ask how) 3: then put in new SSD, 4: run the w10 installer media (it is free) 5: load w10 to the SSD fresh 6: answer the silly 30 questions it asks. 7: and click activate. (buy it) ..

S/N , serial numbers????, FB uses NO such thing,! I guess you meant , email address and or Pass words (pass phrase) your PC can be trained ,(NO browers told by you) to store PASSWORDS, on any site on earth if enabled, if not , NOT. Internet explorer (MS) is now banned at most sites and MS has dropped support for IE1 to 11. so forget that. (EDGE IS new) use Chrome or better, FireFox V100 + up. in firefox. click settings , click privacy . Ask to save logins and passwords for websites https://www.facebook.com/help/search?helpref=search&query=serial%20numbers it is true some ,on line , accounts limit devices, like netflix and is a kinda serial number, ID, hidden FB shows no such thing in the search box. they abuse your rights. https://www.npr.org/2019/07/24/741282397/facebook-to-pay-5-billion-to-settle-ftc-privacy-case and even punishments.

you need to add a repeater or signal booster for reciving signal in basement from uper floor.

My expierince is that whatever roueter you buy doenst matter it will not work properly if you are using wirless on 2 diffrent floors. on a same floor it can work smoothly even having walls.