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Dell HDMI Video has no audio

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Many of the new Dell professional displays don't have the audio feature but when connected to a computer using the HDMI cable the computer will attempt to default the audio playback through the HDMI connection anyway. This is why you may not have audio on your computer, even if you have built-in audio on your laptop or desktop computer.

To resolve this issue you will need to change your default audio device to one that does have audio functionality. Here are some steps that might help.

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Microsoft Administration Tools

After spending years supporting the Microsoft platform you find those special tools that help you overcome specific situations that seem monumental at first because you have to manually work your way through it. If you are lucky you will find some administration tool that eases that pain because someone before you had it to and had the skill to develop a tool to make it easier.

The purpose of this page is to help point others to some great web sites that offer free tools for administrating a Microsoft environment. Since we are unaffiliated with any of these sites, use these tools with caution. We don't advocate piracy so if there is a licensing fee, please pay up. The only things free are viruses and malware - and eventually you will pay the cost for that too.

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Microsoft Updates KB4481480, KB4480970, KB890830, Issues with Remote Desktop and Remote Access to shared folders

If your computer updated in January 2019 with updates KB4481480, KB4480970 and KB890830 then your remote access to file shares on other systems may be restricted. When attempting to connect you may get one of the following error: An authentication error has occurred.The Local Security Authority cannot be contactedRemote computer xxx.xxx.xx.xxx...

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How to Install Windows 10 from a Dell Windows 10 recovery DVD

With many computers needing to be upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10, the need for clear consistent instructions are needed. The instructions listed are for Dell computers but could be easily adapted for other makes. Install Windows 10 from Dell Recovery DVD  Download the Dell Windows 10 Recovery ISO image for your system at this Dell ...

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How to fix Windows 10 L2TP/IPsec Connection Failure

Older versions of Windows 10 have issues with connecting to a L2TP or IPsec VPN connection. If you are unable to update your computer to the latest version 1909 or later, you may want to try this registry fix. To add a necessary registry setting:1. Press the Windows Key and R at the same time to bring up the Run box.2. Type in: regedit and click OK...

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Server or workstation does not appear under network

On occasions a client's network is missing the server or one or more workstations when browsing the network. Typically this is noticed when our tech company takes over support from another MSP. This is frustrating to both an IT tech that is not familiar enough with the environment and the end users that may need to access the server directly. The l...

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How to change the manufacturer support logo in Computer Properties

Occasionally we get a computer that needs a reinstallation, but they don't have the original media because they didn't create it before the computer crashed. If you have a computer with pre-installed Windows 7 or Vista, most likely you’ll notice the manufacturer’s support information when you look in the system properties window. However once the computer has been restored to working condition with OEM media, there is no logo. We often want to change the OEM logo in the computer properties dialog box so that it reflects the original installation and makes the customer feel like they got there computer back just like they bought it.

How to Customize the OEM Logo

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Dell Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4 Trouble Shooting No Video

After updating Windows 10 22H2, the Dell Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4 stopped displaying video on any ports once Windows 10 loads. Video works fine in the BIOS, Diagnostics, and the initial loading of Windows 10 but then stops once Windows 10 loads to the login screen. This issue has been experienced at multiple locations and you are likely here to fig...

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Windows 10 flashing colors after upgrade

After installing Microsoft Windows 10 upgrade on a Dell Inspiron One 2320 All-in-one, which formerly had Windows 7 Home installed, the system booted for the first time with several colors that would cycle through on the screen (red, green, blue, white, black). There continued to be disk activity but there was no way to break out of the color c...

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