Dell Dimension 2400 Series User Manual

Solving Problems 25
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 2400 Series Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 845GV
Memory	Up to 2GB DDR SDRAM
Hard Drive	Up to 80GB
Optical Drive	CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
Graphics	Integrated Intel Extreme Graphics
Audio	Integrated Audio
Network	10/100 Ethernet
Expansion Slots	3 PCI slots
Operating System	Windows XP Home or Professional
Processor	Intel Celeron or Intel Pentium 4
Processor Speed	Up to 2.8 GHz
Ports	Parallel, Serial, VGA, USB 2.0
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs