Lockups And Software Problems - Dell Studio 1435 Setup Manual

• Reseat the memory modules (see the
Service Manual on the Dell Support website
at support.dell.com) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.

Lockups and Software Problems

If the computer does not start up — Ensure
that the power cable is firmly connected to the
computer and to the electrical outlet.
If a program stops responding — End the
program:
1. Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
Click
2. Applications.
3. Click the program that is no longer
responding
Click
4. End Task.
If a program crashes repeatedly — Check the
software documentation. If necessary, uninstall
and then reinstall the program.
NOTE: Software usually includes
installation instructions in its
documentation or on CD.
If the computer stops responding —
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable
to perform an operating system shutdown.
Turn the computer off. If you are unable to get a
response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
moving your mouse, press and hold the power
button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the
computer turns off. Then restart your computer.
If a program is designed for an earlier
Microsoft Windows
® ®
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard.
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures
a program so that it runs in an environment
similar to non-Windows Vista operating system
environments.
Click → Control Panel→
1. Start
Programs→ Use an older program with this
version of Windows.
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