Toshiba SATELLITE P500 User Manual

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User’s Manual

Troubleshooting

Your computer supports virtualization technology that enables you to run 

Windows XP-compatible applications on your Windows 7 computer. This 

gives you the flexibility to continue using legacy applications while still 

benefiting from Windows 7 improvements. 
Virtual Windows XP Mode is supported only on systems running Windows 

7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate.
To take advantage of virtual Windows XP Mode, you may need to enable 

the Virtualization Technology setting in your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/

Output System). To check this setting and enable it if necessary, do the 

following:
1. Start or restart your computer while pressing the ESC key. The BIOS 

settings screen displays.

2. Press the F1 key.
3. Set "Virtualization Technology" to Enable.
4. Restart the computer.
Some models are equipped with a "Virtualization Technology".
For more information on running Windows XP Mode on your Windows 7 

system, please visit Microsoft’s Web site at www.microsoft.com/windows/

virtual-pc.  

If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having 

problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for 

additional technical assistance. 

Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating 

system. It is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. 

Before contacting TOSHIBA, try the following: 

■

Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software and 

peripheral devices. 

■

If a problem occurs when you are running software applications, consult 

the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Call the 

software company’s technical support for assistance. 

■

Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and/or software from. 

They are your best sources for current information and support.