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Solving Problems

71

A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

®

Windows

®

operating system

A solid blue screen appears

R

UN

THE

P

ROGRAM

C

OMPATIBILITY

W

IZARD

Windows XP:

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

1

Click Start

→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→

Next.

2

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows Vista:

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

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.

T

URN

THE

COMPUTER

OFF

If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key

on your keyboard or 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.

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