Lockups And Software Problems - Dell Precision M20 Quick Reference Manual

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.
The computer does not start up
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The computer stops responding
NOTICE:
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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.
A program stops responding
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Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2
Click Applications.
3
Click the program that is no longer responding.
4
Click End Task.
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE:
Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
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
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Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M20 Quick Reference Guide
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
A D A P T E R I S I R M L Y
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You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
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— If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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