Other Software Problems; Memory Problems - Dell XPS 140M Owner's Manual

Other software problems

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• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the
software. See the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the
Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that
includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer
and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword
spyware.
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software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77.

Memory Problems

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• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that
resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install
additional memory (see "Memory" on page 112).
• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory (see "Memory" on page 112).
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77).
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• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory (see "Memory" on page 112).
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
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If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you
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