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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1012, Late 2009) User Manual

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Solving Problems

Windows

®

XP

Click

1.

Start

Help and SupportFixing

a Problem

Application and Software

Problems.
Under

2.

Fix a Problem click Getting older

programs to run on Windows XP.
Read the instructions and then click

3.

Program

Compatibility Wizard.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

4.

Windows

®

7

Click

1.

Start

.

In the search box, type

2.

Use an older

program with this version of

Windows and press .
Follow the instructions on the

3.

Program

Compatibility wizard.

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.
Write down any error message that is

displayed to help in troubleshooting when

Contacting Dell.