Network Problems; General Program Problems - Dell Inspiron 4100 Manual

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—
firmly connected to the optional internal connector on the computer and the
network wall jack.
Check the network lights on the network connector—
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—
Contact your network administrator—
are correct and that the network is functioning.

General Program Problems

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Ensure that the network cable is
Try to log on to the network again.
Verify that your network settings
Green indicates