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    Boot up error message on inspiron 1525

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wyattran, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. wyattran

    wyattran Newbie

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    Just purchased Dell Inspiron 1525. On very 1st boot up I am getting folowing error "Can not load system32\igfixres.dll". I have not even loaded any software and continue to get this startup error. Any help would be appreciated. :)
     
    wyattran, Dec 16, 2008
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  2. Carmasix

    Carmasix Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can fix the .DLL error if you have the OS disc, however you have to be kind of computer savvy, My best suggestion would be to do a PC restore using the CTRL-F11 on start-up if you have it, if not I would suggest a Operating System reinstall to fix the error as Repair installs are very dirty. Starting fresh is always the best idea as you recieve any new computers.
     
    Carmasix, Dec 16, 2008
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  3. Jason Novak

    Jason Novak Notebook Consultant

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    I believe that file is used by Intel's intergrated graphics drivers. You may want to try downloading and reinstalling them
     
    Jason Novak, Dec 16, 2008
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  4. Carmasix

    Carmasix Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you can get to windows or safemode that would be the thing to try but may or may not help.
     
    Carmasix, Dec 16, 2008
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  5. akh1989

    akh1989 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah going for an OS reinstall will be a nice option
     
    akh1989, Dec 16, 2008
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