Vista update problems no display

I especially worry about that bad bug in IE that can't be updated now. I use Firefox but she still uses IE. I guess I could force her but what a scene How likely is it that she will be hit by something nasty? I ran two spy checkers Search and Destroy, AdAware that found nothing wrong.

All the Dell drivers are up to date including that nasty ATI display driver. Update still fails with "unknown error. Go to Solution. OK, problem solved I calmed down, stuck pins into a couple of Gates and Balmer dolls to relieve the stress, then had a long talk with my girlfriend. Both legal no sharing my copy and much more stable than Vista could ever hope to be. The laptop comes with a Vista Business disk that I can use as a coaster assuming it can manage even that. We will stay with XP for as long as we possibly can.

That puts off a major decision about the OS for at least a few more years. Her cursed Vista Inspiron is being donated to a Linux guy. I am so disappointed that Windows 7 is based on Vista. Don't they ever learn? View solution in original post. Try looking here. And here. Mis Dos Centavos, Darrell. Helping Dell Customers here since My systems Windows Updates fail to install. Google knows everything; if you just know how to ask. Unfortunately, Google doesn't know everything! Nothing listed in your links relates to the problem she is having.

I already did call up Microsoft, spent forever trying to talk to someone. Then, they wanted to be paid. Following a bit of animated discussion, they provided the help for free. After having me look at and list seemingly a thousand things, their solution was the one I always hear: reinstall Vista. If I have to go through the trouble and time to reinstall an OS it certainly will not be Vista! I have come to the long-in-waiting conclusion that an OS that tries to be everything to all equipment just isn't possible anymore.

Part of that is the inertia of success on Microsoft's part, the other is the simple fact that there is just too much out there, too many shortcuts being taken with hardware to save money.

After years of my ridiculing Apple for their totally proprietary solution, it appears more and more that they have the right idea: control both the hardware and the software. Expensive, but rational. As an aside, Apple should certainly do better than it does considering their control. Try plugging into the video card usually away from other connections first and if no-signal or self test is displayed on your monitor try the other port.

Your technician will want to see your computer tower first to ensure that the display output from your computer is working properly. If the resolution is within normal ranges your monitor may need repaired or replaced. Replacing your out of warranty monitor may be the most sensible option depending upon the monitors age and specifications. If your computer does not display properly on another monitor your technician will need to perform further diagnostics to determine if other components including motherboard, memory or power supply are contributing to the lack of display.

If your computer requires a new video card the cost of the repair will depend upon the quality of parts purchased and the video requirements that you need. If your using your computer for gaming or programs that are graphics intensive the cost of your video card will be higher. Troubleshooting Tips How to troubleshoot no display on computer monitor.

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Details required :. Cancel Submit. TaurArian MVP. Depends upon the problem. Restart the computer. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.