Dell DCTA Personal Computer User Manual


 
Quick Reference Guide 53
Other software problems
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE
MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your
computer.
Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run
the software. See the software documentation for information.
Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS,
CD
S, OR DVDS
SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR
COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU
Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
I
F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if
that resolves the problem.
See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,
install additional memory (see "Installing a Memory Module"
in your User’s Guide
).
Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory"
in your User’s Guide
) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41).
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS
Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory"
in your User’s Guide
) to ensure that your
computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing a
Memory Module"
in your User’s Guide
).