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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
Run ScanDisk
Windows XP and Windows 2000
1. In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows
2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.
2. Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then
click Properties.
3. Click the Tools tab.
4. Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
5. Click Start.
Windows Me
1. Click the Start button, point to Programs—> Accessories—> System Tools,
and then click ScanDisk.
Network Problems
Check the network cable connector— Ensure that the network cable is firmly
connected to the optional internal connector on the computer and the network wall jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector— Green indicates that the
network connection is active. If the status light is not green, try replacing the network
cable. Amber indicates that the optional internal network adapter driver is loaded and the
adapter is detecting activity.
Restart the computer— Try to log on to the network again.
Contact your network administrator— Verify that your network settings are correct
and that the network is functioning.
General Program Problems
A program crashes
HINT: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy
disk or CD.
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