General Troubleshooting Solutions; Solutions To Try First - NUANCE OMNIFORM FILLER 4 User Manual

General Troubleshooting Solutions

General Troubleshooting Solutions

Solutions to Try First

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If you have a problem with OmniForm Filler, first check that your
computer, scanner, and other applications are functioning properly.
Make backups of OmniForm Filler files regularly, preferably in a
location other than your hard drive. This could save you hours or days
of work if the unexpected happens: file deletion or corruption caused by
disk crashes, viruses, or user error.
Try these possible solutions if you experience problems using
OmniForm Filler:
• Restart your computer and make sure other applications are
functioning properly.
• Make sure that your system meets all requirements as listed in
"System Requirements" on page 6.
• If you are using a scanner, make sure the scanner is plugged in and
turned on, and that all cable connections are secure.
• Turn off your computer, restart your scanner, and then restart
your computer.
• Use the software that came with your scanner to verify that it
works properly in Windows before using it with OmniForm Filler.
• Fix Windows problems before using OmniForm Filler again.
• Run virus-checking software regularly.
• Defragment your hard disk occasionally. See your Windows
online help for more information.
• Run ScanDisk for Windows 95 or 98 or CheckDisk for Windows
NT to check your hard disk for errors. See Windows online help
for more information.
• Uninstall and Reinstall OmniForm Filler.
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