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TOSHIBA support, Before you call, Virtualization Technology

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Troubleshooting Virtualization Technology Using Windows® XP Mode on your Windows® 7 computer (available on certain models) Your computer supports virtualization technology that enables you to run Windows XP-compatible applications on your Windows 7 computer. This gives you the flexibility to continue using legacy applications while still benefiting from Windows 7 improvements. Virtual Windows XP Mode is supported only on systems running Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate. To take advantage of virtual Windows XP Mode, you may need to enable the Virtualization Technology setting in your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). To check this setting and enable it if necessary, do the following: 1. Start or restart your computer while pressing the F2 key. The BIOS settings screen displays. 2. Open the Advanced menu. 3. Set "Virtualization Technology" to Enable. 4. Restart the computer. Some models are equipped with a "Virtualization Technology". For more information on running Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 system, please visit Microsoft's Web site at www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc. TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Before contacting TOSHIBA, try the following: n Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and peripheral devices. n If a problem occurs when you are running software applications, consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Call the software company's technical support for assistance. n Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and/or software from. They are your best sources for current information and support. 9-20 User's Manual

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Troubleshooting
TOSHIBA support
If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having
problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for
additional technical assistance.
Before you call
Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating
system, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Before
contacting TOSHIBA, try the following:
n
Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and
peripheral devices.
n
If a problem occurs when you are running software applications, consult the
software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Call the software
company’s technical support for assistance.
n
Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and/or software from. They
are your best sources for current information and support.
Virtualization Technology
Using Windows® XP Mode on your Windows® 7 computer (available on certain
models)
Your computer supports virtualization technology that enables you to run Windows
XP-compatible applications on your Windows 7 computer. This gives you the
flexibility to continue using legacy applications while still benefiting from Windows
7 improvements.
Virtual Windows XP Mode is supported only on systems running Windows 7
Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate.
To take advantage of virtual Windows XP Mode, you may need to enable the
Virtualization Technology setting in your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output
System). To check this setting and enable it if necessary, do the following:
1. Start or restart your computer while pressing the F2 key. The BIOS settings
screen displays.
2. Open the Advanced menu.
3. Set “Virtualization Technology” to Enable.
4. Restart the computer.
Some models are equipped with a “Virtualization Technology”.
For more information on running Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 system,
please visit Microsoft’s Web site at www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc.