If You Have A Hard Drive Problem; Network Problems - Dell Dimension 4300 Solution Manual

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must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an
error occurs. Closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also
alleviate the problem.

If you have a hard drive problem

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Windows XP and Windows 2000
In Windows XP click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In
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Windows 2000 double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.
Right-click on the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and
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then click Properties.
Click the Tools tab.
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Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
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Click Start.
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Windows Me
Click the Start button, point to Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools, and
then click ScanDisk.
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Network Problems

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cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the
network wall jack as shown on the
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green light indicates a 10-Mbps network connection, and an orange light
indicates a 100-Mbps network connection. The light blinks amber when there is
any network traffic. If the light is dark, try replacing the network cable.
— The CD-RW drive
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See page 46.
— Ensure that the network
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sheet for your computer.
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