The Computer Stops Responding; A Program Stops Responding; A Program Crashes Repeatedly - Dell precision t7400 Quick Reference Manual

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:
You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
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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

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Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.
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Click the Applications tab.
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Click to select the program that is no longer responding.
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Click End Task.
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A program crashes repeatedly

NOTE:
Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on
a floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
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the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
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Windows XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments.
Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Windows Vista:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments.
Start
Click
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version of Windows.
In the welcome screen, click Next.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
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— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on
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→ Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this
— If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall
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