The computer stops responding
NOTICE:
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
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U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F
moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
N D T H E P R O G R A M
E
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1
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2
Click Applications.
3
Click the program that is no longer responding.
4
Click End Task.
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE:
Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
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
C
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
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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
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-
Windows XP operating system environments.
1
Click the Start button, point to All Programs
Wizard.
2
In the welcome screen, click Next.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen.
A solid blue screen appears
U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F
T
moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.
— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
— If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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I Z A R D
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Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility
— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
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Solving Problems