Hi, i have a windows xp computer and out of the blue it suddenly restarts. It could restart anywhere from 10 to 1 hour after turning it on. Anyone know why? or whats wrong with it?
2006-08-09 19:54:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I dont know much about computers, but i know that my computer has a anti-virus program(called norton internet security) as for old? its about 2 yrs old. I will check the plugs but im pretty sure its all connected. Oh and it restarts anywhere between 10 minutes or 1 hour after turning on the computer.
2006-08-09 20:07:07 · update #1
You can try the following solutions:
I would recommend getting some spyware/adware help :)
These are some options you can choose to do:
1> Scan your computer for spyware/adware using a free software from Microsoft called Windows Defender: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
> You can download a FREE antivirus software:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Programs/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
> You can buy Webroot Spy Sweeper here, it's very nice, safe and very up-to-date:
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan-3000.php?rc=4929&ac=5190853
> Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest security updates: http://www.windowsupdate.com
> You can download the latest version of Internet Explorer, it's the new version, fast, clean and secure:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx?mg_ID=10010
Good luck and I hope these solutions solve your problem, if you need more extra help, contact me :)
2006-08-09 20:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the other hand, it may be that you are trying to run to many applications on your system. Shut some of that crap down and see if the prob goes away! I have a neighbor who does that. Has an older system and tries to run everything but the kitchen sink.
2006-08-09 20:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Various reasons as I can think of-
Does it have proper power connection?
Does the RAM support things u have loaded/installed?
Mother Board and items installed in tune?
Power fluctuations!
How old is it?
2006-08-09 20:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by tls.bhaskar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most likely, it has a faulty power supply. You need to replace it. The part costs about $30-$50. don't do it if you don't know how. ask a techie.
2006-08-09 20:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 02:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by shimp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u hav a virus! u must hav caught it surfin' on the net
2006-08-09 19:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by <<~~Da Cool X~~>> 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hehehe It has the capability to turn itself on hehehe like a lot of men and women.
2006-08-09 20:43:47 · answer #7 · answered by techno_geek 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do a virus scan, i heard of a virus that does that.
2006-08-09 19:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by Liz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do a virus scan.
2006-08-09 20:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋