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If Something Goes Wrong

Sound system problems

Error-checking

Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories and files on the
storage drive and repairs any damage it finds.
To run Error-checking:
1Click Start, and then Computer.
2Right-click the drive you want to check.
3On the pop-up menu, click Properties.
The drive’s Properties box appears.
4Click the Tools tab.
5Click the Check now... button.
The Check Disk box appears.
6You can choose one or both options:
❖Automatically fix file system errors
❖Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors
7Click Start.
Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive.

Your hard disk seems very slow.

If you have been using your computer for a long time, your files
may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter.
To do this, click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type
Disk Defragmenter. In the list that appears above, click your
selection. After it opens, click Defragment disk.

Your data files are damaged or corrupted.

Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures.
Many software packages automatically create backup files.
You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software.
Consult your network administrator.

Some programs run correctly but others do not.

This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run
properly, refer to its documentation and check that the hardware
configuration meets its needs.
Sound system problems

No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers.

Adjust the volume control.
Try pressing F11 to see if volume mute is disabled.