Dell Dock Is Not Working

[weecalf]

getting this notice every time I open lap top Think I know what dell dock is as this came up when open computer it not not appeared dont really miss it but this notice is annoying Any ideas ?

[Alston]

There had been originally a Dell Dock on a Laptop which I gave to a niece.
I never liked the thing it slowed down the booting of the laptop; so I got rid of it. Opened Control panel>Programme & Features........found Dell Dock in the listed items and un-installed it.

You could do likewise and if at any time you wished to replace it, you could get a free download:-

http://www.delldock.com/

Al.

[weecalf]

Thanks Alston found it but wont let me unistal the thing

[Alston]

I am surprised that you are unable to un-instal the 'Dreaded Dell Dock'

What model is your laptop and what Operating system ( ie. Windows Xp, Vista, W7 or whatever.) ?

Al.

[weecalf]

Its gone .When I was trying to uninstal it the thing froze on 18 seconds left so I just clicked out of it but on going back to programmes it is not there so Thanks again

[Alston]

Thank You, for coming back with good news. I hope all is now well with everything on your lappy.

Have you got an Anti Virus Programme.? If so, give it a 'run through' to make sure there are no hidden 'nasties'. If you haven't got an AV programme, I would suggest that you download and install for free.. MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials) :-

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201

Al.

[weecalf]

Its back the notice about dell dock when I open the laptop but in programmes it isnt there running a good antivirus at the moment

[weecalf]

was told if im have not registered as administrator of this computer I will not be able to add/remove programmes .How do I do that as Im the sole user

[Alston]

If you are and always have been the sole user then your lap top should already have you listed as the administrator.

Open Control Panel > User Accounts and see if it lists you as Administrator.If it does then you should be able to add and/or remove programmes without any problem; unless you have put in a password which you will then need to activate. Personally, I always avoid any passwords to get into my home computer or sections of it...just in case I should forget them and become completely locked out.

Al.

[weecalf]

weeks of them notices dell dock not working send report and all that don't know if its there or not What do you think

[Alston]

Hi there weecalf......If you have opened your Control Panel and removed Dell Dock from listed programmes, I can only assume that a little bit of it has somehow been left behind....perhaps a deliberate manufacturing ploy.

Have a look to see if there is anything in your computer's 'Start-up' folder.

Click 'start button' then in your Programmes section you should find a 'Start-up' folder. Open folder and, if there is a Dell Dock item, right click it and then click delete.

Let me know how you get on with my further suggestion. If it fails, I will try to think of another course of action.

Al.

[weecalf]

Thanks for getting back only on computer now .Did as you said but it states this will only delete the short cut to item and I should go remove items but it is not there .

[Alston]

G'morning weecalf. Hopefully you have now deleted the 'short-cut' which, because of it being in the 'start-up' folder, I think would be trying to open the non-existant programme for 'Dell Dock' and notifying you accordingly.

Al.

[weecalf]

Thanks Alston have done that now will let you know how I get .Regards

[weecalf]

Thanks Alston seems to got rid of the pops up when opening by deleting shortcut in start up menu Regards