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Problems with Software

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Problems with Software When an application freezes or does not respond, Mac OS X provides a way to quit the application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. 2 Select the name of the application you want to quit in the Force Quit Applications dialogue. 3 Click Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all other applications open. You have a problem with a software program. Â Use Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers, bug fixes, and other updates. Â For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X. Â Look in Mac Help (in the Help menu) for instructions and troubleshooting information. Â For the latest troubleshooting information and software updates, go to the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support. 56 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Problems with Software
When an application freezes or does not respond, Mac OS X provides a way to quit the
application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application may allow
you to save your work in other open applications.
To force an application to quit:
1
Press Command (
x
)-Option-Esc or choose Apple (
) > Force Quit from the menu bar.
2
Select the name of the application you want to quit in the Force Quit Applications
dialogue.
3
Click Force Quit.
The application quits, leaving all other applications open.
You have a problem with a software program.
Â
Use Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers, bug fixes, and other
updates.
Â
For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the
manufacturer.
You have a problem using your computer or working with Mac OS X.
Â
Look in Mac Help (in the Help menu) for instructions and troubleshooting
information.
Â
For the latest troubleshooting information and software updates, go to the Apple
Support website at www.apple.com/support.