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
NOTE HP Backup and Recovery Manager can be used to restore the software to a recovery point or to restore the system to its factory configuration. Refer to Restoring the Software for more information.
If you encounter software problems, see the applicable solutions listed in the following table.
Table 2-19 Solving Software Problems
Computer will not continue and no HP logo screen has appeared.
Cause | Solution |
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POST error has occurred. | Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the computer. |
| See Appendix A, POST Error Messages to determine possible |
| causes. |
| See the Restore Kit or the Worldwide Limited Warranty for |
| terms and conditions. |
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Computer will not continue after HP logo screen has appeared.
Cause | Solution |
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System files may be damaged.
Restore the files from the Recovery Disc Set or backups you created in HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
“Illegal Operation has Occurred” error message is displayed.
Cause | Solution |
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Software being used is not | Verify that the software is certified by Microsoft for your version |
of Windows. | of Windows (see program packaging for this information). |
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Configuration files are corrupt. | If possible, save all data, close all programs, and restart the |
| computer. |
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