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Dell technical update service, Dell support utility – Dell OptiPlex FX160 (Late 2008) User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

Windows operating system

R

UN

THE

P

ROGRAM

C

OMPATIBILITY

W

IZARD

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

URN

THE

COMPUTER

OFF

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

HECK

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.

Dell Technical Update Service

The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of
software and hardware updates for your computer. To enroll for the Dell
Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate.

Dell Support Utility

NOTE:

The Dell Support Utility is not supported on Linux or Windows XP embedded

operating systems.