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    Dell Support Pop-Up

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by paddlefoot, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. paddlefoot

    paddlefoot Notebook Geek

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    Is it ok to disable this thing from coming on at start-up and having the icon appear in the taskbar? It is freaking annoying. Are there any problems that may arise?
     
    paddlefoot, Jun 14, 2007
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  2. Wingsbr

    Wingsbr NBR Decepticon NBR Reviewer

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    I would say that you don't need that. It sounds like BigFix from Gateway, it "monitors" my computer to make sure that I don't "break" anything. I took it off as I know when I have messed something up and I highly doubt that BigFix is going to do anything for me. That's why I come here!!! NBR IS AWESOME, WE ARE TECH SUPPORT!!!!
     
    Wingsbr, Jun 14, 2007
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  3. paddlefoot

    paddlefoot Notebook Geek

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    Thanks Wingsbr, that's why I come here as well. Though the some of the things you guys and gals discuss is way over my head at the moment, but I am slowly gaining knowledge.
     
    paddlefoot, Jun 14, 2007
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    joeroyhud Notebook Guru

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    On my new Dell, the thing alerted me to an update of software I don't even have. And it neglected to alert me to a Dell patch that fixes a nasty memory leak in MediaDirect.

    So I'd have to agree that the thing is pretty worthless -- it's batting .000 so far!

    Besides, you can always punch in your service tag on Dell support's website and figure out what you need.
     
    joeroyhud, Jun 15, 2007
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