13 frequently asked questions, Software installation problems, Frequently asked questions – Acer s10 User Manual
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Frequently Asked
Questions
If you encounter a problem with your Acer s10, do not call Technical Support until you
have reviewed the following list of frequently asked questions, and you have also
reviewed the following:
• The README file located in the folder where you installed the Palm Desktop
software on your Windows computer
• The Helpnote folder located in the folder where you installed the Palm
Desktop software on your Windows computer
• The Palm Desktop online Help
• The most recent Acer s10 help on your regional Acer web site
If you are still having problems, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also
NOTE:
Thousands of third-party add-on applications have been written for the Palm OS
handhelds. Unfortunately, we are not able to support such a large number of third-party
applications. If you are having a problem with a third-party application, please contact the
developer or publisher of that software.
Software installation problems
Problem
Solution
I cannot install the Palm Desktop
software on my Windows computer.
Try the following:
1 Disable any virus scanning software on your computer.
2 Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete and end all tasks except Systray and
Explorer.
NOTE:
If a dialog box with buttons appears instead of a list of tasks,
click the Task List button and then end all tasks except Systray and
Explorer.
3 Make sure your computer has at least 30 MB of disk space
available.
4 Delete all temporary files.
5 Run ScanDisk on your computer.
6 Reinstall Palm Desktop software.