eMachines el1331 User Guide

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
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Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking 
the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty 
Recycle Bin.
Save your files to another drive. If the 
hard drive is full, copy any files not 
regularly used to backup media, then 
delete them from the hard drive.
You see a “Data error” message
This may be the result of a defective area 
on the hard drive. To fix hard drive 
problems, run the Error checking 
program. 
The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see 
a “General failure reading drive C” error 
message
Restart your computer.
Press C
TRL
+A
LT
+D
EL
 to restart your 
computer.
If your computer has been subjected to 
static electricity or physical shock, you 
may need to reinstall the operating 
system.
Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you empty the 
Recycle Bin.
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