Dell Precision T7400 (Late 2007) - Manual (Page 43)

Quick Reference Guide 43
The computer stops responding
NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
T U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on
your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least
8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
E N D T H E P R O G R A M —
1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager.
2 Click the Applications tab.
3 Click to select the program that is no longer responding.
4 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 H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall
the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D —
Windows XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.
1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows Vista:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments.
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.