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Things to check when your computer goes down:

• 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.
• Does the mouse move?  Is there an hour glass? 
  • They system may be busy.
  • Wait a few minutes then try Control+Alt+Delete and end task any programs not responding.
  • Use Norton Crash Guard to unfreeze it.
• Try restarting or rebooting the whole system.
  • This usually fixes most issues.
• Write down any error messages. 
  • What was the system doing when it crashed?
  • Is there a pattern here?
• When was the last time it worked?
  • What is different?
  • Does anyone else use this system?
• Call Appleton Ridge Technology Service for help - 975-6995!

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