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Quick Reference Guide
A program stops responding
E
N D T H E P R O G R A M
—
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.
C
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
— 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 R D
—
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
U R N T H E C O M P U 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.