Dell Inspiron 1764 Setup Guide - Page 49

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To run the Program Compatability Wizard: Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 7 1. Click Start . 2. In the search box, type Use an older program with this version of Windows and press . 3. Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. Solving Problems • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 47

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Solving Problems
To run the Program Compatability Wizard:
Windows Vista
®
Click
1.
Start
Control Panel
Programs
Use an older program with this
version of Windows
.
In the welcome screen, click
2.
Next
.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.
Windows 7
Click
1.
Start
.
In the search box, type
2.
Use an older
program with this version of
Windows
and press <Enter>.
Follow the instructions on the
3.
Program
Compatibility
wizard.
If you have other software problems
Back up your files immediately.
Use a virus-scanning program to check the
hard drive or CDs.
Save and close any open files or programs
and shut down your computer through the
Start
menu.
Check the software documentation or
contact the software manufacturer for
troubleshooting information:
Ensure that the program is compatible
with the operating system installed on
your computer.
Ensure that your computer meets the
minimum hardware requirements needed
to run the software. See the software
documentation for information.
Ensure that the program is installed and
configured properly.
Verify that the device drivers do not
conflict with the program.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall
the program.