Google Desktop is a utility that allows users to search files on the computer and to use a Sidebar gadget bar to display applets on top of other programs. Or, to disable the utility from within Dell Dock, see: In the next box that comes up, navigate to the start-up tab, then un-check the box next to 'delldock'.

Type 'msconfig' (without quotes) in the box that comes up, and then press Enterģ. Press the ‘Windows logo’ key and the ‘R’ key simultaneously on the keyboard.Ģ. Or, to block Dell Dock from running at startup:ġ. If the program is not needed, uninstall the Dell Dock from Windows -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7). Follow one of the steps below when encountering issues with the 'Dell Dock' and LockDown Browser: Below are instructions for specific programs.ĭell Dock is a utility included with many Dell computers. To keep the program, change the program’s settings so it does not run automatically when Windows starts up, or use Task Manager to stop the program before running LockDown Browser.

Solution: If the program indicated is not actually used on this computer, you can uninstall it from Start > Control Panel. LockDown Browser offers to close the program but is unable to do, so the application closes. Symptom: When LockDown Browser is opened, a message indicates that the user must close an application or program.

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