Troubleshooting: Dell Latitude E4300 Service Manual
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Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on
www.dell.com at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The computer does not start up
Check the diagnostic lights —
See
Diagnostic Lights
.
Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.
The computer stops responding
NOTICE:
You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
Turn 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 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
End the program —
1. Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.
2. Click the
Applications
tab.
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.
Check the software documentation —
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard —
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.
Windows XP
: