Lockups and software problems – Dell OptiPlex 760 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

•

Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For
more information about the type of memory supported by your computer,
see "Memory" on page 35.

•

Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50).

Lockups and Software Problems

The computer does not start up

E

NSURE

THAT

THE

POWER

CABLE

IS

FIRMLY

CONNECTED

TO

THE

COMPUTER

AND

TO

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

A program stops responding

E

ND

THE

PROGRAM

—

1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager,

and click the Applications tab.

2 Click to select the program that is no longer responding, and click

End Task.

A program crashes repeatedly

NOTE:

Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a

floppy disk, CD, or DVD.

C

HECK

THE

SOFTWARE

DOCUMENTATION

—

If necessary, uninstall and then

reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

®

Windows

®

operating system

R

UN

THE

P

ROGRAM

C

OMPATIBILITY

W

IZARD

—

Windows Vista:

1 Click Start

→ Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with

this version of Windows.

2 In the welcome screen, click Next.
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-XP operating system environments.

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