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Lockups and Software Problems

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Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the AC adapter cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If a program stops responding - End the program: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Click Applications. 3. Click the program that is no longer responding 4. Click End Task. If a program crashes repeatedly - Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the disc (CD or DVD). If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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. 45

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Solving Problems
Lockups and Software
Problems
If the computer does not start up
— Ensure that
the AC adapter cable is firmly connected to the
computer and to the electrical outlet.
If a program stops responding
— End the program:
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
1.
Click
2.
Applications
.
Click the program that is no longer
3.
responding
Click
4.
End Task
.
If a program crashes repeatedly
— Check the
software documentation. If necessary, uninstall
and then reinstall the program.
NOTE:
Software usually includes installation
instructions in its documentation or on the
disc (CD or DVD).
If a program is designed for an earlier
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating
system
—
Run the
Program Compatibility Wizard
. The
Program Compatibility Wizard
configures a
program so that it runs in an environment similar
to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows
operating system environments.
Windows
®
7
Click
1.
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Programs
→
Run programs made for
previous versions of Windows.
In the welcome screen, click
2.
Next
.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.
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.