Dell DCMA Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 59
The computer stops responding
NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system
shutdown.
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or
on a floppy disk or CD.
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.
END THE PROGRAM
1
Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.
2
Click
Applications
.
3
Click the program that is no longer responding.
4
Click
End Task
.
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION If necessary, uninstall and then
reinstall the program.
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