General Program Problems; Internet Connection Problems - Dell Dimension 2200 Manual

General Program Problems

A program crashes
See the software documentation—
problem.
A program stops responding
End the program
1. Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc>.
2. Click Task Manager, click the Applications tab, and then select the program that is no longer responding.
3. Click End Task.
A program error causes the system to lock up
HINT: Check Disk may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Turn the computer off— If your computer locks up and you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your
mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the power button again to turn on the
computer. You might lose data if you are unable to perform a Microsoft Windows shutdown.
A solid blue screen appears
HINT: Check Disk may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Turn the computer off— If your computer locks up and you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your
mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the power button again to turn on the
computer. The solid blue screen appears because you were not able to perform a proper Windows shutdown. You might lose data if you are
unable to perform a Microsoft Windows shutdown.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard
environment more similar to older Windows operating system environments.
1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs—> Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard.
2. On the welcome screen, click Next.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Internet Connection Problems

If you have a problem with your Internet connection
Review "Modem Problems."
Turn off call waiting (catch-phone)—
networking connection properties.
Windows XP
1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Phone and Modem Options.
3. Click to highlight your connection type in the displayed list.
4. Click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.
5. Click to place a checkmark in the To Disable Call Waiting box.
6. Select the disable code from the drop-down menu (for example, *70).
7. Click Apply, and then click OK.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Phone and Modems Options icon.
3. In the Locations window, select the location for which you want to disable call waiting, and then click Edit.
Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you to solve the
Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that configures a program to run in an
See your telephone directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up