Other Software Problems; Memory Problems - Dell Inspiron 640M Owner's Manual

Other software problems

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I N F O R M A T I O N —
• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software.
See the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your computer
might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your
program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to
support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
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problem. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81.

Memory Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E
• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the
problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional
memory. See "Optical Drives" on page 114.
• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the
memory. See "Optical Drives" on page 114.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81.
I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S
• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the
memory (see "Optical Drives" on page 114).
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines. See "Optical Drives" on page 114.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81.
If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently
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If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software
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