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fabs109

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my girlfriend just bought the new mini 10 v from dell with what we thought was windows 7 home edition but ended up being starter. It seems stupid. it cant do shake or the windows pop up windows for viewing your open programs. I only received it a couple hours ago but we are really upset with it. She is the most bummed about not even being able to change the background image at all. Should we send it back and just go for a full upgrade or is there something that is worth the 300$ we paid for the mini.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 1340
OS
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 (2.66GHz/1066MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
Motherboard
DDR3, 1067 MHz 2 Dimm forXPS 1340
Memory
4 gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce N10M-GS 512MB
Sound Card
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.2
Monitor(s) Displays
13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA WLED Backlit LCD, Panasonic 50 S1
Hard Drives
500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive
PSU
XPS 1340 psu
Case
obsidian black
Cooling
XPS cooling system?
Don't take this wrong, no offence intended.

You get what you pay for. You could return it and buy a different computer, or you could upgrade it yourself. If you're a student, you can pick up a copy of Home Premium or Professional for $30.

My point is, you are asking a question that nobody but yourself can answer. Personally, I could not survive with the Starter, but each user has different needs.

Sorry I can't be of more help,
~Jonathan
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V Pro
Memory
16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"
Screen Resolution
2 x 1920x1080
Hard Drives
64GB Crucial M4 SSD

Storage: Hitachi 1TB 5400RPM, Samsung 1.5TB 5400RPM
PSU
Corsair HW Series 750w (modular)
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition
Cooling
CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Internet Speed
30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
fabs109 said:
my girlfriend just bought the new mini 10 v from dell with what we thought was windows 7 home edition but ended up being starter. It seems stupid. it cant do shake or the windows pop up windows for viewing your open programs. I only received it a couple hours ago but we are really upset with it. She is the most bummed about not even being able to change the background image at all. Should we send it back and just go for a full upgrade or is there something that is worth the 300$ we paid for the mini.
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I like to save a buck when possible. There are some areas that it is better to spend a little bit more and be happy. I think a computer is one of those areas. You are going to have that computer for 5 years. spend another $200 is just 40/year, the price of a dinner for you and your gf. Bring it back, get what you like. The alternative is to have an unhappy gf.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
we are both students and she is the penny pincher lol dell said they didn't think that the mini could handle an upgrade. if it can then i will upgrade but i do agree a computer is a good investment and we should probably take it back thank you for the help
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 1340
OS
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 (2.66GHz/1066MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
Motherboard
DDR3, 1067 MHz 2 Dimm forXPS 1340
Memory
4 gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce N10M-GS 512MB
Sound Card
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.2
Monitor(s) Displays
13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA WLED Backlit LCD, Panasonic 50 S1
Hard Drives
500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive
PSU
XPS 1340 psu
Case
obsidian black
Cooling
XPS cooling system?
fabs109 said:
we are both students and she is the penny pincher lol dell said they didn't think that the mini could handle an upgrade. if it can then i will upgrade but i do agree a computer is a good investment and we should probably take it back thank you for the help
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Just between us. I am a lot older than you, and right or wrong, one thing I learned you do not want your GF unhappy.

Merry Christma.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
Check to see if you can upgrade the RAM and then decide if you want to upgrade to a different version of Windows 7.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise x64
CPU
i7-5820K
Motherboard
Asus X99 A
Memory
16GB DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS 2GB Nvidia 960GTX OC'd
Monitor(s) Displays
24"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 1TB 840 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Black Drive
Seagate 2TB NAS Drive
PSU
Antec Earthwatts 650w
Case
Antec DF-85
I agree definetly want the gf happy!! I think the biggest problem that she cant change her background. Anyone know anyway that we can change the background on windows 7 because if i can do that she will be a happy woman!!!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 1340
OS
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 (2.66GHz/1066MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
Motherboard
DDR3, 1067 MHz 2 Dimm forXPS 1340
Memory
4 gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce N10M-GS 512MB
Sound Card
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.2
Monitor(s) Displays
13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA WLED Backlit LCD, Panasonic 50 S1
Hard Drives
500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive
PSU
XPS 1340 psu
Case
obsidian black
Cooling
XPS cooling system?
fabs109 said:
I agree definetly want the gf happy!! I think the biggest problem that she cant change her background. Anyone know anyway that we can change the background on windows 7 because if i can do that she will be a happy woman!!!
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if I understand, do you want to change the desk top background. If so just right click on desktop, (but may not be available with your edition) and then personalize.
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
there is a hack to change the desktop picture on starter (haven't found a guide yet)
if, aside from being unable to change the background, the effort to get a computer with home premium or above is more than what your gf thinks it's worth; then just do the hack and stick with the computer.
if you google enough you should find an easy to follow tutorial.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple 17" iMac MA199LL (Early 2006)
OS
Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)
CPU
1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
Memory
2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
Monitor(s) Displays
17-inch TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colors
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
Hitachi 320GB HDT721032SLA360 7200RPM SATA II (upgrade)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Mouse
Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
WEI:
Base Score: 3.9 Processor: 4.4 Memory 4.7
Graphics: 3.9 Gaming Graphics: 4.1 Primary HD: 5.9

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 1340
OS
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 (2.66GHz/1066MHz FSB/3M L2 Cache)
Motherboard
DDR3, 1067 MHz 2 Dimm forXPS 1340
Memory
4 gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce N10M-GS 512MB
Sound Card
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.2
Monitor(s) Displays
13.3 Inch Wide Screen WXGA WLED Backlit LCD, Panasonic 50 S1
Hard Drives
500GB 7200RPM Free Fall SensorSeagate Hard Drive
PSU
XPS 1340 psu
Case
obsidian black
Cooling
XPS cooling system?
Fabs, If you return to this site again to post, begin a new thread. This one was closed after we solved your first problem. Since this problem is, also, solved, there is no reason to continue here.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
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