Memory Problems - Dell Latitude D631 User Manual

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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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condition is related to a software problem.

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Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 141) as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Information Guide
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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 Problems" on page 90).
• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the
memory (see "Memory Problems" on page 90).
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
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• Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory Problems" on page 90) to ensure that your computer is
successfully communicating with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory Problems" on page 90).
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77).
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If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 77. If all tests run successfully, the error
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