Dell Dimension 3000 User Manual

Solving Problems 23
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD.
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
A solid blue screen appears
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.
RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-
Windows XP operating system environments.
1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories , and then click Program Compatibility
Wizard
.
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.

Dell Dimension 3000 Specifications

General

RAM	256MB - 2GB DDR SDRAM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Operating System	Windows XP Home or Professional
Chipset	Intel 865GV
Maximum Memory	2GB
Network	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Power Supply	250W
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Storage	40GB IDE HDD
Optical Drive	CD-ROM
Audio	Integrated Audio
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel
Expansion Slots	3 x PCI
Weight	Approx. 24 lbs