Troubleshooting
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Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
• Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what
you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system.
• Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable
with what you are doing.
• Read the documentation. We can assume, since you are reading this that you are looking at the
computer’s manual, but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased? Many
problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and/or software. Always refer to the doc-
umentation of any new hardware and/or software, and pay particular attention to files entitled
“READ ME” or “READ ME FIRST”.
• When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on, and in many cases you
will need to restart the computer. Always check that all the cables are correctly connected.
• Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed (latest driver
files are usually available to download from vendor’s websites).
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