Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) User Manual
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Troubleshooting Tips
A program stops responding
E
N D
T H E
P RO G RA M
—
1 Press
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
H E C K
T H E
SO FT WAR E
D O C U ME N T A T I O N
—
If necessary, uninstall and then
reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system
R
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
—
1 Click Start
Control PanelProgramsUse 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
T
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 6 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your
computer.
Other software problems
C
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.