Software problems, A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly – Dell Alienware M14x (Early 2011) User Manual
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Software Problems
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
End the program:
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
1.
Click the
2.
Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.
Click
3.
End Task.
Check the software documentation.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft Windows
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.
Click
1.
Start
→ Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older
program with this version of Windows.
In the welcome screen, click
2.
Next.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
3.