Dell 530c Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 71
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system
A solid blue screen appears
RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD
Windows XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-XP operating system environments.
1
Click
Start
All Programs
Accessories
Program Compatibility Wizard
Next
.
2
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows Vista:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an
environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments.
1
Click
Start
Control Panel
Programs
Use an older program with this
version of Windows.
2
In the welcome screen, click
Next
.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen.
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key
on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at
least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer.
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