Dell Inspiron 15 (M5010, Early 2010) - Manual (Page 53)

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Solving Problems
If the computer stops responding or a solid blue
screen appears —
CAUTION: 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 moving your mouse,
press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds
until the computer turns off and then restart your
computer.
If a program is designed for an earlier
Microsoft
® Windows ® operating system —
Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The
Program Compatibility Wizard configures a
program so that it runs in an environment similar
to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows
operating system environments.
To run the Program Compatability Wizard:
Windows Vista
®
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→
Programs → Use an older program with this
version of Windows.
In the welcome screen, click
2. Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.
Windows ® 7
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→
Programs → Run programs made for
previous versions of Windows.
In the welcome screen, click
2. Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.