Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
The computer does not start
C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R — Ensure that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet.
The computer stops responding
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
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.
A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
E N D T H E P R O G R A M —
1Press <Crtl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding.
3Click End Task.
NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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. Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
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 — Program compatibility is a
mode in Windows that lets you run programs written for earlier versions of Windows. For more information, search for the keyword program compatibility wizard in Windows Help and Support.
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