98 Troubleshooting
Other software problems
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE
MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —
• Ensure that the program is compat ible with the operating system installed on your
computer.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware req uirements needed t o
run the software. See the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS,
CDS, OR DVDS
SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR
COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU
Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE —
• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using t o see if
that resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation f or minimum memory requirements. If necessary,
install additional memory (see "Memory Installation" on page 173).
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 172) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page123).
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 172) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory
Installation" on page173).
• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your compute r. For more
information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on
page172.