where can i buy a desktop with XP ?

Marty_J

Why does everyone think their only choices are XP or Vista?

Antispam

It could be your psu thats gone, or as mentioned loose wires

Conor_3

Marty_J wrote: »

Why does everyone think their only choices are XP or Vista?

Because Linux sux for the majority of people who just want to use their PC and add hardware without all the fannying around Linux requires.

And if you say it doesn't, be prepared for a raft of links showing it does.

[Deleted User]

Conor wrote: »

Because Linux sux for the majority of people who just want to use their PC and add hardware without all the fannying around Linux requires.

And if you say it doesn't, be prepared for a raft of links showing it does.

Plus the OP stated they wish to use iTunes, which has no Linux version and I'm sure they don't want the inconvenience of trying to get it to work in WINE.

Marty_J

Conor wrote: »

Because Linux sux for the majority of people who just want to use their PC and add hardware without all the fannying around Linux requires.

And if you say it doesn't, be prepared for a raft of links showing it does.

It certainly has a learning curve, but it's a lot easier to use than it used to be, and it's getting easier all the time.

Reggie_Rebel

So your Dell is stuffed, you can't find the reset button and you still want another one?

Persona_non_grata

I have Vista and I don't like it. It is temperamental.

shadowdragon

Before you go spending money have you considered trouble shooting your current pc, maybe give it a overhaul, open it up give it a good clean out with a can of compressed air, reinstall OS on it ect then evaluate the decision again. No point thowing out a pc that does what you need it to do.

pennymakespounds

Took the cover off .... prodded everything .. bit of compressed air ... and it's working fine .

(debt free chick ... definitely no led lights on it !! )

Debt_Free_Chick

pennymakespounds wrote: »

(debt free chick ... definitely no led lights on it !! )

Sorry to be so bossy, but I'd never come across a Dell that didn't have those diagnostic LEDs on the back. But .... you're right

For info, keep this link to the Dell support manual, which has some troubleshooting tips in it. Or save this PDF version for future reference