If your computer stops responding, If a program stops responding – Dell Inspiron 8500 User Manual
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If Your Computer Stops Responding
If Your Computer Stops Responding
If Your Computer Stops Responding
If your computer does not respond to keyboard, mouse, touch pad, or track stick commands:
1.
Press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
2.
After the computer turns off, press the power button again to turn on the computer.
If a Program Stops Responding
1.
Press
simultaneously.
2.
Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.
3.
Click End Task.
NOTICE:
To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, through the Start menu
rather than by pressing the power button.
NOTE:
The chkdsk program may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.