Dell Studio XPS 435 MT (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 34)

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Solving Problems
If a program is designed for an earlier
Microsoft
® Windows ® operating
system —
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The
Program Compatibility Wizard configures a
program so that it runs in an environment
similar to non-Windows Vista operating system
environments.
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→
Programs→ Use an older program with this
version of Windows.
In the welcome screen, click 2. Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.
If you have other software problems —
Back up your files immediately. •
Use a virus-scanning program to check the •
hard drive or CDs.
Save and close any open files or programs •
and shut down your computer through the
Start
menu.
Check the software documentation or •
contact the software manufacturer for
troubleshooting information:
Ensure that the program is compatible –
with the operating system installed on
your computer.
Ensure that your computer meets the –
minimum hardware requirements needed
to run the software. See the software
documentation for information.
Ensure that the program is installed and –
configured properly.
Verify that the device drivers do not –
conflict with the program.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall –
the program.