Upgrade hard disk drive to Solid State Drive (SSD).Ĭonventional hard disk drives have moving components and hence have lower read or write speeds compared to solid state drives (SSD). To learn more, see the Dell knowledge base article How to Upgrade Memory in Your Computer. To purchase upgrade components for your Dell computer, go to the Dell website. NOTE: Before purchasing memory (RAM) modules, verify the type of memory that can be used with your Dell computer, the maximum amount of memory (RAM) and the number of memory modules that your Dell computer can support. There are many other anti-virus or anti-malware programs (free-to-use and subscription-based) that you may use. Most Dell computers are preinstalled with a basic anti-virus software such as McAfee that require a subscription from the software manufacturer. Windows 10 computers come equipped with Windows Defender, which provides basic protection against malware, but dedicated anti-virus or anti-malware software can thoroughly scan your computer and remove malicious programs. If you suspect that your computer has been infected, Dell recommends that you run a thorough or deep scan on your computer using an anti-virus or anti-malware program. Malware can be used against users to gain access to personal data such as identification numbers or details, bank or credit card numbers, passwords, datafile, and so on. Malware can monitor users web browsing, display unsolicited advertisements and click baits. Malware (viruses, spyware, trojans, and so on) can cause the computer to stop working or perform slowly. If the test fails, ensure to write down the error code and validation code, and contact Dell Technical Support.If the test passes, go to the next step.Follow the on-screen prompts and respond appropriately to complete the diagnostics.Use the arrow keys to select Diagnostics and press the Enter key.When the Dell logo appears, press the F12 key to enter the One-time Boot Menu.

Running Dell SupportAssist Preboot System Assessment or enhanced Preboot System Assessment (Dell PSA or ePSA) If the computer can boot into Windows and has an active Internet connection, run a quick test on the Dell computer using Dell SupportAssist. Running hardware diagnostic test using Dell SupportAssist Dell offers both integrated and online diagnostics. To determine if your Dell computer is experiencing a hardware problem, it is recommended that you first run a hardware diagnostic test. Running a hardware diagnostic test can help you identify hardware-related problems and provide you with troubleshooting steps to help resolve the issue.

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