Troubleshooting; Lockups And Software Problems - Dell Latitude D420 Schnellreferenzhandbuch

Troubleshooting

Lockups and Software Problems

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The computer does not start up
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The computer stops responding
NOTICE:
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moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
NOTE:
Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
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1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2 Click Task Manager.
3 Click the program that is no longer responding.
4 Click End Task.
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H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
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so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen.
A solid blue screen appears
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moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
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You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
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If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
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If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program
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