I'm reinstalling Windows XP on a Dell desktop. I get to the point where it says it's installing devices; then, it hangs at 37 minutes. The blurbs to the right rotates through its usual pages.

Dell's small-biz Vostro 200 comes in a slim case and sells for $399. It's a very complete system for the money, and a potentially good option for students. Rick Broida Senior Editor Rick Broida is the ...

Traditional desktop computers still have a lot of value these days, especially at a time when working from home is the norm for many. Compared to a laptop, they can generally be outfitted with added ...

We use Dell computers at work & they come with XP Pro re-installation <s>keys</s> CDs. They have COA stickers on them with the Product Key. If you perform a clean re-install of Windows, using the Dell ...

Dell reveals its best-ever XPS 15 and 17 laptops alongside a custom-built XPS desktop PC. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Dell's ...

The Inspiron Desktop (3910) uses the same housing as last year's model, with the same layout. We praised last year’s attractive-looking slant-pattern design, and it makes a comeback here. Dell's usual ...

Over the past couple of years, Dell’s XPS laptop lineup has been the gold standard of Windows ultraportables. Dell is now trying to capture some of that same magic with the updated XPS Desktop. The ...

Illustration by Florafauna Dell and HP business PCs received fairly positive ratings, but the companies’ home PC lines earned poor marks for durability and product support. Apple ruled the desktop PCs ...

The Dell Inspiron Desktop model 3880 (starts at $470.39; $509.59 as tested) is a modest general-purpose budget desktop that will blend into any home-office setup. You'll find few frills—see the simple ...