Other Software Problems; Memory Problems - Dell Inspiron 1000 Owner's Manual

Other software problems

C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R E M A N U F A C T U R E R F O R
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N
• 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.
B A C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I A T E L Y
U S E A V I R U S
A V E A N D C L O S E A N Y O P E N F I L E S O R P R O G R A M S A N D S H U T D O W N Y O U R C O M P U T E R T H R O U G H T H E
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Memory Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.
I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E
• 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.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics.
I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics.
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Solving Problems
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D I A G N O S T I C S — If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
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