Computer is on the blink

Hi Joy2253,

Let's start by getting the model of your Dell and your operating system. Is it just your printer or are you unable to start anything in the Start menu?

Thanks, for getting back with me.

I have a Dell Inspiron546 Minitower.  It is vista basic system..  My printer is a 946 AOI.  I also got the message that I have  incorrect port detected.  USB cables only and it is not set to USB support.  It has been working fine until yesterday. 

I appreciate all your help

Joy2253

This is what I seen first.  I tried to open my printer in start, and it told me that  "The item you selected is unavailable.  It might be moved, renamed, or removed.  Do you want to remove it from the list?"

Then I tried to print something and it told me "Incorrect port detected.

It also told me USB cables only, the current is not set to USB port.

I went into devices and checked  the USB and it told me everything was working okay. 

I don't remember error message. Like I said am am dence, when it comes to computers. :)

Thanks again

Joy,

When you get an error message, please write it down and post the exact message. I'm not really quite sure what you mean by "incorrect port detected.  USB cables only and it is not set to USB support" but I suspect that's not the exact error.

I'm afraid I'm not getting much of a picture yet as to what could be the problem.

Is this the only problem? The printer? If so, then please post in the printers forum. You need to provide the model of your Dell, your operating system, and the model of your printer.

I assumed you were having other problems from your subject, "Computer is on the blink". To me that indicates a host of serious issues. But it appears your problem is just with the printer. If not, let me know.