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Sluggish startup or |
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shutdown. |
| Properties sheet to check |
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| hard disk. Use Disk |
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| Defragmenter to optimize |
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| hard disk. |
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| Delete temporary and |
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Error message such |
| Check for disk in floppy drive. |
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as “Invalid system |
| Check boot order in BIOS |
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| Hard drive. |
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| drive, check for corrupt files |
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disk” or “Auto IDE |
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error”. |
| Remove and reinstall hard |
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| CDs to reinstall factory |
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Password forgotten. | Verify proper ownership, then |
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| follow removal procedure with |
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| Support and provide proof |
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| owner and record appropriate |
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| of ownership. Password |
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| removal is restricted to |
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Power |
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No power. |
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| Battery. |
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| Motherboard. |
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| Try another battery or AC |
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