If your computer stops responding, Your computer stops responding, A program stops responding – Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 User Manual
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If Your Computer Stops Responding
Your Computer Stops Responding
Your Computer Stops Responding
If your computer does not respond to keyboard, mouse, or touch pad commands:
1.
Press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
2.
After the computer turns off, press the power button again to turn on the computer.
A Program Stops Responding
1.
Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc>.
2.
Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.
3.
Click End Task.
NOTICE:
To avoid losing data, shut down your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows®
operating system shutdown through the Start menu
rather than by pressing the power button.
NOTE:
The chkdsk program may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.