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Resetting your system
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have
to close a program or programs that may not be responding. If closing
unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation,
you may have to reset the system.
Important
To reset your system in Windows 95 or Windows 98:
1
Press C
is not responding.
2
Highlight a program that displays a "not responding" message and click
End Task
3
If the computer does not respond, restart the computer by pressing the
reset button.
4
After displaying some of the startup screens, a message appears asking if
you would like to run ScanDisk.
5
Run ScanDisk by pressing any key. Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the checks are finished, Windows starts.
To reset your system in Windows NT:
1
Press C
that is not responding.
2
Click
Task Manager
End Task
3
If the computer does not respond, press the reset button to restart the
computer.
As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk status
automatically runs. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.
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System Setup
You can use the power button to turn off your system if it
does not respond. However, you must hold the power
button in for 4 seconds to turn it off (Windows 95 and
Windows 98 only).
+A
+D
. A window opens that lets you close a program that
TRL
LT
EL
. Close the program by following any additional screen prompts.
+A
+D
. A window opens that lets you to close a program
TRL
LT
EL
, select the program that is not responding, then click
.
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