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Solving software problems – HP COMPAQ DC5750 User Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dc5750

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Software Problems

Most software problems occur as a result of the following:

The application was not installed or configured correctly.

There is insufficient memory available to run the application.

There is a conflict between applications.

Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed.

If you have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system,
check to be sure it is supported on the system.

Internet takes too long to

download Web sites.

(continued)

Modem is not set up

properly.

(continued)

8. Under Device usage, verify

the modem is enabled.

9. If there are further problems,

click the Troubleshoot button

and follow the on-screen

instructions.

Solving Internet Access Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

Solving Software Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

Computer will not continue

and no HP logo screen has

appeared.

POST error has

occurred.

Observe the beeps and LED lights on

the front of the computer. See

Appendix C, POST Error Messages to

determine possible causes.
See the Restore Kit or the Worldwide

Limited Warranty for terms and

conditions.

Computer will not continue

after HP logo screen has

appeared.

System files may be

damaged.

Use recovery diskette to scan hard

drive for errors.

“Illegal Operation has

Occurred” error message is

displayed.

Software being used is

not Microsoft-certified

for your version of

Windows.

Verify that the software is certified by

Microsoft for your version of Windows

(see program packaging for this

information).

Configuration files are

corrupt.

If possible, save all data, close all

programs, and restart the computer.