Dell Latitude D530 (Early 2008) - Manual (Page 114)

114 Troubleshooting
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
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U N T H E P RO GRA M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A RD —
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.
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.
A solid blue screen appears
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U RN T H E CO 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.
Other software problems
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H E C K T H E SO FT WAR E D O C U ME N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A RE
M A NU F A C T U RE R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N —
• 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.
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