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A solid blue screen appears
HINT:
ScanDisk may
run when you restart the
computer. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
If you have a problem with your Internet connection
T
URN
THE
COMPUTER
OFF
—
If your computer locks up and 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. Then press the power button again to turn on the computer. The solid blue
screen appears because you were not able to perform a proper Windows
shutdown. You might lose data if you are unable to perform a Microsoft Windows
shutdown.
R
UN
THE
P
ROGRAM
C
OMPATIBILITY
W
IZARD
Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that configures a
program to run in an environment more similar to older Windows operating
system environments.
1
Click the
Start
button, point to
All Programs—> Accessories
, and then click
Program Compatibility Wizard
.
2
On the welcome screen, click
Next
.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen.
R
EVIEW
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ODEM
P
ROBLEMS
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