Dell OptiPlex 760 - Manual (Page 48)

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Troubleshooting
• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For
more information about the type of memory supported by your computer,
see "Memory" on page 35.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50).
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
E NSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO
THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
A program stops responding
E ND THE PROGRAM —
1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager,
and click the Applications tab.
2 Click to select the program that is no longer responding, and click
End Task.
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE:
Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a
floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then
reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system
R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD —
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 XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-XP operating system environments.
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