The computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears

CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

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, then restart your computer.

A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly

End the program:

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

2.Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.

3.Click End Task.

Check the software documentation.

If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows®

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard:

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

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Run programs made or previous versions of Windows..

2.In the welcome screen, click Next.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Alienware Aurora Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears, Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly