Solving Software Problems

Most software problems occur as a result of the following:

The application was not installed or configured correctly.

There is insufficient memory available to run the application.

There is a conflict between applications.

Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed.

If you have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check

to be sure it is supported on the system.

If you encounter software problems, see the applicable solutions listed in the following table.

Computer will not continue and no HP logo screen has appeared.

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

POST error has occurred.

If the computer is beeping, see POST Error Messages

 

 

 

on page 83 to determine possible causes.

 

 

 

See the Restore Kit or the Worldwide Limited Warranty for

 

 

 

terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer will not continue after HP logo screen has appeared.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

System files may be damaged.

Use recovery discs to reload system files.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Illegal Operation has Occurred” error message is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software being used is not Microsoft-certified for your version

Verify that the software is certified by Microsoft for your

 

 

of Windows.

version of Windows (see program packaging for this

 

 

Configuration files are corrupt.

information).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If possible, save all data, close all programs, and restart the

 

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

Contacting Customer Support

For help and service, contact an authorized reseller or dealer. To locate a reseller or dealer near you, visit http://www.hp.com.

NOTE: If you take the computer to an authorized reseller, dealer, or service provider for service, remember to provide the supervisor and user passwords if they are set.

Refer to the number listed in the warranty or in the Support Telephone Numbers guide for technical assistance.

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