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Troubleshooting
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A program stops responding
E
N D
TH E
P R O G R A M
—
1
Press
access the Task Manager, 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
TH E
S O F TW A R E
D O C U M EN TA 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
TH E
P
R O G R A M
C
O MP A TI B I L I T Y
W
I ZA RD
—
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
T
U R N
TH E
C O MP U T ER
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.
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