Dell B110, 1100 Program stops responding, Program crashes repeatedly, Solid blue screen appears

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A program stops responding

E N D T H E P R O G R A M

1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.

2 Click Applications.

3 Click the program that is no longer responding.

4 Click End Task.

A program crashes repeatedly

NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.

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 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

The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non- Windows XP operating system environments.

1 Click the Start button, point to All ProgramsAccessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard.

2 In the welcome screen, click Next.

3 Follow 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. Then restart your computer.

Solving Problems

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Network adapter connector Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power buttonW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September WD492 Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreAppendix Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct Order status, warranty, and repair informationConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer CableUSB connector on computer Connecting a Parallel PrinterConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetClick Checklist for creating a network Click Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs 800 by 600 pixelsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Hyper-ThreadingClick Hardware and click Device Manager Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesIeee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced TroubleshootingRemove the card, reinstall it see Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists orRestarting the computer see Determine if a conflict exists bySee Ensure that the cables are properlyDell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function Reinstalling Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin Dell Operating System CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerBack View Cable from your monitor into the blue connector Modem connectorComputer cover Cover latch Back of computer Removing the Computer CoverInside View of Your Computer Connector J6J1 J7J2 Main power connector J3J1 Floppy drive connector IDE drive connector CD/DVD driveInternal speaker LS9J1 Password jumper CD/DVD audio connector J9C1Memory Memory Installation GuidelinesDDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Securing clips ConnectorCrossbar Cards Installing a PCI CardPCI Cards Card Card cutout Securing screw Filler bracketNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI CardFront Panel Side hinges Front panel Top tab Removing the Front PanelTabs Insert Removing the Front-Panel InsertReattaching the Front Panel DrivesSide hinges Front panel Connecting Drive Cables General Installation GuidelinesDrive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorHard Drive Power cable Data cableRemoving a Hard Drive Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Hard drive Screws Hard drive Bracket tabs Drive bracketInstalling a Hard Drive Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive Power cable Data cable Removing and Installing PartsRemoving a Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Installing a Floppy DrivePower cable Data cable CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cableRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Drive Alignment screws Adding a Second CD or DVD DriveDrive Securing screw Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket TabSpecifications Connectors Connectors Three Connector size PinsVideo AudioPower Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mouseInformation Backup battery WattageOverview System SetupSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupSystem System Setup OptionsDisabled Hyper-Threading is Off IDE CD-ROM Device not installedEnabled Hyper-Threading is On Life of the processor and void the warrantyTo Off, AT, PS/2, EPP, or ECP COM3Auto, Read Only, or Off Up from Hibernate or OffIts performance is not affected Enabled or DisabledOption Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Floppy DriveDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting DellArgentina Buenos Aires Antigua and BarbudaAruba Toll-free0660 0820 240 530Bahamas BarbadosCayman Islands 866 440Chile Santiago 592 818 818Colombia 980-9-15-3978Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.com 02 2186 277023 3287100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 Index 113114 115 116 USB
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