To run the Program Compatibility Wizard Windows Vista | Dell P10S

If 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 the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer.

If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system —

Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system environments.

Solving Problems

To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista®

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.

2.In the welcome screen, click Next.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows® 7

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows.

2.In the welcome screen, click Next.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen. If you have other software problems —

•Back up your files immediately.

•Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.

•Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu.

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Dell P10S, NHPXD, N3010 setup guide To run the Program Compatibility Wizard Windows Vista

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE April 2010 P/N Nhpxd Rev. A01 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive Optional Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connect to the Internet window appears Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Back View Features Battery Status Light Status Lights and Indicators Indicator light status Computer states Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad Gestures Zoom Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Start → Programs → FastAccess Entertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless Connections If the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Click Applications Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding To run the Program Compatibility Wizard Windows Vista Solving Problems Tab at support.dell.com Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System System System Messages My Dell Downloads Using Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Select Repair Your Computer Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalClick Upgrade Now System Recovery Media Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore System Recovery Options window appears Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources See If you need to System Chipset SpecificationsComputer Model Processor Media Card Reader Connectors Audio CommunicationsVideo Keyboard CameraDisplay AC Adapter BatteryTouch Pad Physical Storage To 95% Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Index Page Page 0NHPXDA01