Software Is Functioning Abnormally; The Computer Is Turned On But Not Responding - HP Nc6400 - Compaq Business Notebook Get Started

Troubleshooting

Software is functioning abnormally

If the software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally,
restart the computer by clicking Start, clicking the arrow next
to the Lock button, and then clicking Restart.
If you cannot restart the computer using this procedure, refer to
the next section,
Run a virus scan. For information about using the antivirus
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resources on the computer, refer to
from
The computer is turned on but not
responding
If the computer is turned on, but not responding to software or
keyboard commands, turn off the computer by using the standard
shutdown procedure:
1. Save your work and close all open applications.
2. Shut down the computer through the operating system by
clicking Start, clicking the arrow next to the Lock button,
and then clicking Shut Down.
If you are unable to shut down the computer using this procedure,
try the following emergency procedures in the sequence
provided:
CAUTION: Emergency shutdown procedures result in the loss of
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unsaved information.
Press
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screen, click the Power button.
Press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds.
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Disconnect the computer from external power and remove
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the battery.
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"The computer is turned on but not
viruses" in Chapter 2,
. Then, in the lower-right corner of the
ctrl+alt+delete
"Protect the computer
"Next steps."
responding."
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