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Troubleshooting
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3 Click to select the program that is no longer responding.
4 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 T H E S O F T WA RE D O C U M EN T A TI O N
—
If necessary, uninstall and then
reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
R
U N T H E
P
R O G R A M
C
O M P A T I B I L I T Y
W
I Z A RD
Windows XP :
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-XP operating system environments.
1 Click Start
→
All Programs
→
Accessories
→
Program Compatibility
Wizard
→
Next .
2
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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
URN TH E CO M PU T E R 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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