Dell KR019, WMTE01 Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system, Windows Vista

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A program is designed for an earlier 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 non-Windows Vista operating system environments.

1Click Start Control PanelProgramsUse 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 non-Windows XP operating system environments.

1Click StartAll ProgramsAccessoriesProgram Compatibility WizardNext.

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.

Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.

Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.

Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

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Troubleshooting

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Contents Dell Precision R5400 Setup and Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mJune KR019 Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents About Your Computer Front ViewBack Panel Connectors Setting Up Your Computer Quick SetupSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionMicrosoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XPIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP Click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Specifications Processor Processor typeNIC PCI-X USB Two back panel 6-pin mini-DIN Controls and Lights Front panel Power button Coin cell battery CR2032 lithium coin cell Specifications MWB Environmental Maximum shock Operating Specifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsPower Light Beep Codes If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-upPage Error Messages T a Error The hard drive cannot read the dataDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall See the program documentation for installation instructionsSystem Messages Drive and try againTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start→ Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Problem quickly Function Troubleshooting Tips Any error conditions encounteredPower Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Reinstall the programComputer does not start up Click End Task Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Windows VistaDell Technical Update Service Dell Support UtilityTroubleshooting Reinstalling Software DriversIdentifying Drivers Click Device ManagerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Click Properties, and click Device ManagerProperties Properties Click System You can restore your operating system in the following ways Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Click Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsDell PC Restore Microsoft Windows XP Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Software Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 restore to previous state Index