Dell Inspiron 1427 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 28)

Troubleshooting
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If a solid blue screen appears — Turn the
computer off.
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key
on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the
touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button
for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off
and then restart your computer.
If you have other software problems —
• Back up your files immediately.
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard
drive or CDs.
• 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.