My computer reboots all the time I have Windows XP. I purchased a new power supply 650 watt I reformatted my hard drive, put new drivers in for my video card. The only other solution I heard is my ram creating an issue... any ideas??????
2006-08-14 14:23:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You've solved all the USUAL suspects, assuming the new video drivers are good. If you have 2 ram chips, slot one out and run with 1/2memory and see if it repeats-then do the same for the other one (s). just be careful to touch a metal part in the case before handling (discharge static) and do NOT touch the metal contacts on the Ram. If you only have 1 chip, get a second one from a store that does not charge re-stocking fees (just in case) and swap IT. Crucial.com can tell you the exact memory for your machine. Good luck, these issues can be frustrating.
2006-08-14 14:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you have enough fans in the computer? A 650 Watt power supply will create alot of heat, which will cause the computer to reboot. Does the bios give you any beeps when posting? Different beep codes will give you the answer to some of your problems. If it is a memory failure, usually it will give you a beep code.
Also, depending on the type of video card, the drivers for the video card may conflict with something else. I just throw that out there because my husband had a problem with that once.
2006-08-14 14:30:54 · answer #2 · answered by scare_all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes computers reboot when they get overheated or the power supply overheats. Did you buy a cheap brand of power supply? Maybe the video card is running faster and overheating with the new driver. That's the best I can come up with at the moment.
2006-08-14 14:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even If you get some good answers here, consider going to Microsoft's web site, go to windows xp, and read the knowledge base articles, there is a ton of info, you will find things you where not even aware of, and If you haven't been there yet, do the update inspection for your operating system, have you even installed xp's service pack 2, good luck
2006-08-14 14:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by supervfive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it seems to reboot about 60 seconds, I would be concerned about Malware or a Virus. See if it is stable during SAFE MODE. If it IS, then suspect a software issue.
If it stays alive during Safe Mode, then run your Anti-virus solution. Then try AD-AWARE and/or SpyBot Search & Destroy.
If it CRASHES during Safe Mode too, then look at the ventilation situation. I wonder if it OVERHEATS?
If you have TWO RAM modules, see if it is OK with just ONE.... then the other.
2006-08-14 14:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 02:20:00 · answer #6 · answered by montijo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a virus. Use these:
Run the tool and then download the free spyware and virus protection programs:
Malicious virus removal tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Ad-Aware Free download:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
AVG Download free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Good Luck
2006-08-14 14:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably your motherboard and/or ram that has died or is over heating. Before buying new hardware try installing another opertating and see if that makes any difference. http://ubuntu.com
You also might want to try buying a new CPU fan that is a little better than the one you've got.
2006-08-14 14:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by private 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have more than one stick of memory try this...
try taking out your memory and putting in one to see if the problem happens again... if not test with the other...
it could be one of them has gone bad (its been happening with newer memory now a days...)
also have you installed any new cards into your computer? it could be that the new card is not seated right. make sure everything is seated in the slots properly... good luck
2006-08-14 14:31:33 · answer #9 · answered by Identity Crisis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's overheating. You can download a free app like Speedfan to check the temperatures. You might have to pop open your case, blow out the dust, and possibly clean off your CPU and put on new thermal compound. Usually just blowing out the dust helps. Try running your case with the sides off for extra cooling to see if it helps.
2006-08-14 14:29:49 · answer #10 · answered by Capt Weez 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋