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    problem with dell quickset

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by eyelo, Oct 19, 2007.

  1. eyelo

    eyelo Notebook Geek

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    whenever i use the media buttons (change volume, forward, back, etc.), my computer locks up
    sometimes it will be for a couple seconds, and sometimes i have to reboot it
    i've tried reinstalling quickset to no avail
    anyone know what's up? i dont want to have to format

    thanks
     
    eyelo, Oct 19, 2007
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  2. eyelo

    eyelo Notebook Geek

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    bump it up
     
    eyelo, Oct 20, 2007
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  3. frazell

    frazell Notebook Deity

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    Might help if you posted more information...

    Like maybe your specs and the version of Quickset for starters!

    I love how people think other people are mind readers or something and wonder why their questions go unanswered...
     
    frazell, Oct 20, 2007
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  4. eyelo

    eyelo Notebook Geek

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    sorry....
    i thought about it but ended up thinking it didn't really matter

    its a 1520 with
    t7300
    8600m gt
    2 gb ram
    vista home premium

    and latest version of quickset
    Version : A05
    OEM Ver : 8.2.14

    thats from the readme
     
    eyelo, Oct 20, 2007
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  5. eyelo

    eyelo Notebook Geek

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    anyone? i really dont want to format
     
    eyelo, Oct 21, 2007
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    chelet Notebook Deity

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    I don't think anyone knows.
    You've got the latest Quickset.
    Do you get the same problem when you try adjusting volume, etc, without using the media buttons?
     
    chelet, Oct 21, 2007
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  7. eyelo

    eyelo Notebook Geek

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    nope, it's just the media buttons
     
    eyelo, Oct 22, 2007
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    steveeb Notebook Guru

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    I did a clean install of Vista and put all the drivers back on EXCEPT QuickSet and everything works fine. I'm not really sure what QuickSet does except take up precious resources to give you the on screen volume and brightness bars.

    Try removing QuickSet all together and see if it still happens.
     
    steveeb, Oct 23, 2007
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  9. eyelo

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    alright, well i uninstalled quickset, and I get the same problem so i guess thats not it....
    also, when my computer locks up, i can still move my mouse around and stuff but i cant click anything
    i can also ctrl+alt+delete and open task manager, which opens up and is blank
     
    eyelo, Oct 23, 2007
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  10. jtmat

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    You have installed something that vista does not like... what have you installed in the last couple of days? Look there and you will find a solution to your issue.

    You can also look in control panel.. there is a performance or reporting icon there and it will let you know what locked up last and what issues your computer is going through. I don't remember the exact wording, and too lazy to break out the laptop to look, but it is in the control panel. That will provide some info and sometimes links to fix the issue.
     
    jtmat, Oct 23, 2007
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