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Dell Dock, not available for Windows 7
Finally found a post about dell dock after many tries continually getting information about docking stations on the support search. The information is woefully outdated. How do i reinstall without reinstalling the operating system? The information in previous from dell posts says Go to delldock.com Which can't be reached. For this small program i don't want to pay for new disks either. I need to get this fix done today!
RoHe
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April 5th, 2016 11:00
Always include the exact PC model and version of Windows in your posts.
A .lnk file is a shortcut, not the actual app. So maybe your shortcut is damaged and you need to create a new one?
If you have to reinstall, a version for Vista is here. Be sure to make sure your PC model is on the Compatibility list on that page. And manually set a System Restore point before installing it.
EDIT: I updated the link to version A10.
Rockut
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April 5th, 2016 12:00
Unit is W7, Inspiron 580
Is there a link for win 7?
Rockut
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April 5th, 2016 13:00
I tried the link. it did not have a link to the w7 version.
Unit for your information is an inspiron 580.
I hooked it up to search for the correct drivers software and did not get a link to the installed software and drivers.
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April 5th, 2016 15:00
i need the link to windows 7
DELL-Chris M
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April 5th, 2016 16:00
The only versions I can find are only for Vista.
R209606_e.zip
Version 1.5.3, A10
8/12/13
Windows Vista
STARDOCK_DELL-DOCK-APPLICATI_A03_R186613.exe
Version 1.0, A03
8/13/12
Windows Vista
You might need to use other Dock software.
RocketDock
ObjectDock
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April 5th, 2016 20:00
Thanks Chris.
ROCKUT- Hang on a nano-sec...
The Inspiron 580 isn't on Dell's list of compatible systems for Dell Dock so how do you know it will work? Did you previously have it working in Win 7 (or Vista) on the 580? Or did you just upgrade to Win 7?
You can try installing the Vista version using Compatibility Mode for Vista in Win 7. I have no idea if that will work or not. And as I said, manually set a system restore point before you try to install it.
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April 5th, 2016 21:00
I double checked. The unit shipped with W7.
The dock was on the computer.
The dock was slow when i first saw this pc. now it takes several minutes to come up.
Unfortunately the user likes the dock. I would prefer to just put the appropriate icons there and eliminate a software layer.