06-29-2014, 06:18 PM
Well, I've done a few searches using this search engine on both your graphics card and 'boot problems on Dell Optiplex 740'. Looks like your Optiplex model has given plenty of others problems before too. From what I've seen so far, looks like for some reason 32-bit versions boot and run without many issues. 64-bit versions give people headaches. Try downloading and using the 32-bit version of LL and see if that solves your problem.
You could also try booting your current 64-bit version and hit the <Space> bar when the LL splash screen first starts. Then pick the choice to boot in 'Safe Mode' and see if that makes any difference.
If no luck, use the search engine listed above to try finding more solutions while waiting for replies here. I will be logging out and won't be able to check back for a while; but others may be able to continue on from here if the 32-bit version does not solve problem.
Good luck. Be back to check on thread later in the day.
You could also try booting your current 64-bit version and hit the <Space> bar when the LL splash screen first starts. Then pick the choice to boot in 'Safe Mode' and see if that makes any difference.
If no luck, use the search engine listed above to try finding more solutions while waiting for replies here. I will be logging out and won't be able to check back for a while; but others may be able to continue on from here if the 32-bit version does not solve problem.
Good luck. Be back to check on thread later in the day.
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