 | Are all the cables solidly attached? |
 | Are the power switches on? Do the lights show on? |
 | Check to see of the NUM lock key works.
 | If not, the system is frozen and should be shut off then
restarted. |
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 | Does the mouse move? Is there an hour glass?
 | They system may be busy.
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 | Wait a few minutes then try Control+Alt+Delete and end
task any programs not responding. |
 | Use Norton Crash Guard to unfreeze it. |
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 | Try restarting or rebooting the whole system.
 | This usually fixes most issues. |
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 | Write down any error messages.
 | What was the system doing when it crashed? |
 | Is there a pattern here? |
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 | When was the last time it worked?
 | What is different? |
 | Does anyone else use this system? |
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 | Call Appleton Ridge Technology Service for
help - 975-6995! |