A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N — If necessary, uninstall and then
reinstall the program.
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system
R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D —
Windows Vista:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to
1Click Start 
→Control Panel→Programs→Use an older program with this version of Windows.
2In the welcome screen, click Next.
3Follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to
1Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next.
2Follow the instructions on the screen.
A solid blue screen appears
TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F — 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), and then restart your computer.
Other software problems
C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R E M A N U F A C T U R E R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N —
•Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
Troubleshooting
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