Network Problems; Windows® Error Messages - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100
Check the hard drive for errors—
Windows Me:
Click the Start button, point to Programs—> Accessories—>
System Tools, and then click ScanDisk.
Windows 2000:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon.
2. Right-click the Local Disk icon and then click Properties.
3. Click the Tools tab.
4. Click Check Now.

Network Problems

Check the network cable connector—
cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the
computer and the network wall jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector—
indicates that the network connection is active. If the status light is
not green, try replacing the network cable. Amber indicates that
the network card driver is loaded and the card is detecting activity.
Restart the computer—
Contact your network administrator—
settings are correct and that the network is functioning.
Windows® Error Messages
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Ensure that the network
Try to log on to the network again.
Verify that your network
Green