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August 12th, 2019 06:00
XPS 8930 browser/internet issues
My XPS 8930 only 1 year old and it started acting up since December 2018. (My 2011 XPS laptop survived 9 years)
Until now I am giving up on using this PC since the problems with browser and internet issues:
-Google chrome keep showing Aw snap every few minutes
-Failed to download file from internet (happened randomly)
-Happened with all browser
-Other devices in the same network are working fine
I am using Technical support from Dell since Jul 11 and several technicians are doing the same things over and over but the problem still persists.
Reinstalled the OS using Dell media usb but no helps.
Checked hardware problem in Bios, support assist software ( no errors)
Please advise.
Thank you
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RoHe
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August 12th, 2019 11:00
Aw Snap is a very common Chrome error and here are some recommendations to fix it:
And this too:
You may be asked to reboot your computer
BobaT09
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August 13th, 2019 07:00
Aw Snap is a very common Chrome error and here are some recommendations to fix it:
And this too:
You may be asked to reboot your computer
I was in hope reinstall OS/reset to factory state will help me resolve this issue. But its not.
And Dellsupport team cant resolve it for a month already
This could be a bug with intel chipset : https://support.google.com/chrome/thread/10137754?hl=en
https://support.google.com/chrome/thread/10086642?hl=en
Please advise
Thank you
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August 13th, 2019 10:00
BobaT09,
Apologies for this issue that has been going on for so long.
I have emailed the engineers for some information to help resolve this issue. Once I get a response I will reply back to you.
RoHe
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August 13th, 2019 10:00
BTW: Go to the Add/Remove Apps screen in Win 10. If you have SmartByte software installed, uninstall it or at least disable it.
And you have the latest WiFi drivers for your specific WiFi card in the XPS 8930?
BobaT09
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August 13th, 2019 10:00
Hi RoHe,
I updated everything using assistsupport apps, and dell support team also updated it
RoHe
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August 13th, 2019 10:00
Do you have the latest Intel chipset drivers for the XPS 8930?
Intel Management Engine Interface Drive
Intel Chipset Device Software Driver
It it's a bug, there isn't much we can do here to help you here. Google and Intel will have to sort it out.
Did you try installing the 32-bit version of Chrome which one of those threads says isn't affected by this problem?
savvy2
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August 13th, 2019 14:00
windows 10 64bit,? 1903?version
Chrome browers fails, and all others.
why not just plug it in with wired Ethernet, just to see if that works perfect, its only 5 minutes work to do that.
wifi can fail at any time even bad neighbors. ok, its a shared resource and channels,.but you said wifi in home work to same SSID.
if that works then fix the wifi in the failing PC... focus on that.
solutions , correct wifi driver,
or up grade the wifi card. PCI-e, endless choices. disable what you nave now, to prove this works.
or use USB WIFI dongle. even more easy.
lots of cures try one, and if something works it's huge clue as to what is wrong.
BobaT09
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August 14th, 2019 06:00
I understand that we need to isolate the issue but my PC is too far from the router.
Thank you for your suggestion, per your advise I just bought a long ethernet cable, will see if this works
BobaT09
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August 19th, 2019 11:00
The problem still there even with Ethernet cable. Do you have any update from your team?
Thank you
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August 20th, 2019 05:00
BobaT09,
I have no information. Can you move the router closer to your computer? How far away is the computer from the router?
RoHe
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August 20th, 2019 10:00
Did you ever check to see if SmartByte software is installed on this XPS 8930 like I suggested above?
Uninstall it, if it's installed.
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August 21st, 2019 11:00
BobaT09,
I have no information. Can you move the router closer to your computer? How far away is the computer from the router?
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August 23rd, 2019 03:00
BobaT09,
Did moving the router help resolve the issue?
Vic384
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August 23rd, 2019 04:00
In case you missed it, BobaT09 said on 8/19 that "The problem still there even with Ethernet cable."
savvy2
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August 23rd, 2019 05:00
you said other things work, but how much testing did you do on other things. (not this PC)
it is intermittent,
why not install firefox v67+ and when it installs do not let it TAKE settings from chrome,edge and IE11.
let install clean,, then test with firefox. OK>?
on the Ethernet cable is best (wifi can get jammed)
the problem is only networking failures.
the OS runs great, and does not stall or freeze or act up.
Just the internet. (remove most things in the startup box yet, ask how)
some bad things can be in that BOX, that are called auto-updates, the interfere with your internet usage.
all you really need there is the windows listed, Defender. (control + alt + del) then task-manager, and then tab START UP.
Do all these OTHER devices really work? fully?
ok so he has a router , wifi and Ethernet.
even your ISP may have problems. (and random!)
using another PC , of any kind run the w w w, speed test yet>?
depends on what country you are in , what speed test to run. Unknown.
even running OTHER PC while YOUR PC fails, now we have a better clue !