DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

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Solving Problems: Dell Inspiron 4100
A required .DLL file was not found—
 The program that you are trying to open is 
missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program:
Windows XP
1.  Click the Start button. 
2.  Click Control Panel
3.  Click Add or Remove Programs
4.  Click the program you want to remove. 
5.  Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 
6.  See the program documentation for installation instructions. 
Windows Me and Windows 2000
1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel
2.  Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 
3.  Click the program that you want to remove. 
4.  Click Add/Remove (click Change/Remove in Windows 2000) and follow the 
prompts on the screen. 
5.  See the program documentation for installation instructions. 
x:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready—
 Insert a disk into the drive and try 
again.
Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank 
HINT: 
If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer 
supports, Dell recommends that you attach an external monitor to your computer. 
Check the power light—
 When the power light is blinking, the computer has power. 
     
If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power 
button to exit standby mode. 
     
If the power light is off, press the power button.
     
If the power light is on, your power management settings may have caused the 
display to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit standby mode.
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