Software Problems; A Program Stops Responding Or Crashes Repeatedly - Dell Alienware M11x R3 Manual

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

Software Problems

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

End the program:
1. Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2. Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.
3. Click End Task.
Check the software documentation.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft Windows
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment
similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments.
→ Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older
1. Click Start
program with this version of Windows.
2. In the welcome screen, click Next.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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