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Troubleshooting game problems, Troubleshooting hard drive problems, Troubleshooting game problems -9 – Compaq Presario EZ Series User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Game Problems

Troubleshooting Hard Drive Problems

Games

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Game crashes frequently.

Minimum hardware or software
requirements set by game
manufacturer have not been met.

Review the game documentation or packaging for
minimum requirements.

Game was not set up properly when
installed.

Reinstall the program, noting any settings and
default selections that pertain to your Internet PC,
and restart the game.

Graphic distortion or blank
screen exists during game’s
introduction.

Incorrect version of game.

Contact game manufacturer for updated version of
game.

Hard Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Internet PC seems to have
locked up.

Program in use has stopped responding
to commands.

Attempt a normal Windows shutdown. If this fails,
restart your Internet PC by pressing the Reset
button for 4 or more seconds to power it off. To
restart your Internet PC, press the Reset button
again.

Hard drive error message is
displayed.

Part of hard drive has failed.

Run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair
the drive.

Hard drive fault protection
error message is displayed.

Part of hard drive has potential to fail or
could already have failed.

Call a Compaq Authorized Service Provider. Refer
to your Certificate of Warranty for details.