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 XP:

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

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Click Start All Programs Accessories Program Compatibility Wizard Next.

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows Vista®:

Use the Program Compatibility Wizard to configure an operating environment similar to earlier versions of Windows. This may improve the performance of programs designed for earlier versions of Windows.

1

Click Start

 

, point to Control Panel Programs Programs and features.

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Under Programs and features click Use an older program with this version of

 

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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.

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Dell DCMA owner manual Solid blue screen appears, Windows XP, Windows Follow the instructions on the screen