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Software problems, A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly – Dell Alienware M14x (Early 2011) User Manual

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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

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Software Problems

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

End the program:

Press simultaneously.

1.

Click the

2.

Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.

Click

3.

End Task.

Check the software documentation.

If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft Windows

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard:

The

Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment

similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments.

Click

1.

Start

→ Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older

program with this version of Windows.
In the welcome screen, click

2.

Next.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

3.