Lockups And Software Problems; The Computer Does Not Start Up; The Computer Stops Responding; A Program Stops Responding - Dell Inspiron 530b Owner's Manual

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

The computer does not start up

Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the
electrical outlet.

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system
shutdown.
T U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F
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 restart your computer.

A program stops responding

E N D T H E P R O G R A M
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.
C 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
reinstall the program.
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Solving Problems
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key
—
— If necessary, uninstall and then