Dell Vostro A90 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 34)

Troubleshooting Tips
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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 —
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.
A solid blue screen appears
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 6 seconds (until the
computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
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