Yesterday my other computer just shut down, as if there was a power failure (but there wasn't). When it restarted, it said "Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this." Then it asks me to choose how to start it (Normally, Safe Mode, Last known good config, etc). No matter what option I select, it restarts and the same thing happens. There's no way to end the cycle.
2006-06-15 02:31:17 · 13 answers · asked by mikejmurray 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It could be a virus.
2006-06-15 02:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by passive.soul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some really nasty viruses that can cause this, but it's also likely to be a power supply problem. Can you boot into BIOS? If you can, try rearranging your boot order and booting Windows from the CD. If you can boot from CD, it's probably a virus, and you may need to use your last system restore point or reinstall windows. If you can't, try installing a new power supply. They run about 40-60 bucks.
2006-06-15 09:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by marbledog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most probable that a virus caused the continous restarting. It depends on what you were doing when it shut down. It could also be that your hard drive is in need of repair, depending on its capacity. If you know someone who is good with computers, ask them to take a look at it. Otherwise, take it to a repair shop and get it fixed.
2006-06-15 09:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by skaur1290 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like there is a hardware conflict....i would suggest you to reinstall the OS & then check if it still restarts automatically.
2006-06-15 10:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by techman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You prolly have a virus/malware/etc. You have Junk, either that or you deleted something in the windows. A funny thing, try taking out your dial-up modem. I don't know why, but that fixes things sometimes.
2006-06-15 09:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by sithlord278 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happened to me and I had a really bad virus. I had to reinstall Xp. Hopefully, you won't have to cuz that was a pain in the neck. Good Luck!
2006-06-15 09:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by bluskygreengrass 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could also be the power supply going bad if it is a desktop computer. It could be overheating too for both a desktop or a laptop.
2006-06-15 09:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by GreaseMonkeySteve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know much about your problems.but if there is no other way to solve it,what u can do is reformat your partition that store your os then install a fresh copy of os.i think this can solve your problem if u do not have a hardware problem.
2006-06-15 09:42:25 · answer #8 · answered by Cyfer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may have a boot sector virus, or you OS loader is corrupt.
2006-06-15 09:36:20 · answer #9 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the other suggestions.....
If you added any hardware then remove it. You may also try booting with other hardware disconnected (e.g. your printer).
2006-06-15 09:37:24 · answer #10 · answered by emmittnervend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start it in safe mode and use one of your restore points with the restore wizard.
2006-06-15 09:39:00 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋