Dell Vostro 220 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 53)

Troubleshooting
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T URN THE COMPUTER OFF — 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 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
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operating system
R UN THE P ROGRAM C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD —
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.
Windows XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-XP operating system environments.
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility
Wizard → Next.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.