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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
2. When the Packard Bell logo appears, press [F5] on your keyboard for a few seconds. If necessary, press
[F8] to access the advanced startup options.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode and press [Enter].
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Start with the
Last Known Good Configuration
.
This option will restore the system settings that were in effect the last time the computer started
successfully. This may cause to lose data that you have entered after the last successful boot.
1. Switch your computer and monitor on.
2. When the Packard Bell logo appears, press [F5] on your keyboard for a few seconds. If necessary, press
[F8] to access the advanced startup options.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press [Enter].
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Uninstall software.
If your computer does not function correctly after you have installed new programs, try uninstalling them.
1. For software that was originally provided with your computer, click on ‘Start’
> All Programs >
Packard Bell - Security & Support > Smart Restore.
2. For any additional software, click on ‘Start’
> Control Panel > Programs and Features.
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Go back to previous restore point with
Windows System Restore
(see page 30).
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Disconnect or remove additional devices.
Please read
Removing additional external devices
and
Removing additional internal hardware
on page 40.
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Use the
Packard Bell Troubleshooter
on the Packard Bell Support Website.
Our online Troubleshooter (http://troubleshooter.packardbell.com) is an easy-to-use tool that provides
quick access to troubleshooting solutions. Answer a few questions and our smart engine will help you with
the right solution.
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Even when your computer starts successfully, you cannot go further and use your programs correctly. Ask
yourself the following questions and try to find the solution to your problem with the answers proposed.
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Did you install new programs?
Installing new software may cause conflict with your existing software. If your computer does not function
correctly after you have installed new programs, try to uninstall them.
1. For software that was originally provided with your Packard Bell computer, click on ‘Start’
> All
Programs > Packard Bell - Security & Support > Smart Restore.
2. For any additional software, click on ‘Start’
> Control Panel > Programs and Features.
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Did you notice strange behaviour in Internet browser or E-mail program?
Most problems affecting Internet applications, and potentially your whole operating system are caused by
malicious software propagated when you are connected. To check if your computer has been infected, run
a check with your antivirus and anti-spyware programs. To be fully efficient, these protection programs