For some reason the last week my computer keeps turning off, saying (power saving mode) then wont come back on 4 a while. It also has started to crash when i put my cam on or have a couple of pages open, HELP.
2006-08-30 01:22:40 · 13 answers · asked by niki 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2006-08-30 01:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be several reasons for a computer to be shutting off on its own. The most common reason is due to dust build up in the case. This coats the fan blades reducing the amount of air they can push on the CPU. The heat sink fins also get clogged reducing air flow. If smokers use the computer or it's located near a source of cooking grease will coat the CPU and RAM with a coating the prevents the heat from escaping the chips. Unplug your computer and the vacuum the inside. Do not use the brush attachment. This could cause static. Use alcohol and Q-tips to clean fan blades, heat sink fins and chips if they are coated with grease or smoke residue. Leave the cover off and restart the computer. Make sure the fan(s) are working properly and it doesn't shut down again.
Go to this MS site and Item 7 will cover other possibilities for it shutting down. Note the first sentence to update Video Drivers.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/IEtopten.mspx
2006-08-30 02:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is almost definately due to the power saving options that are set on the computer to resolove this isssue youcould try to do the following Click on Start | Control Panel | Power Options.
In the Power Option properties window, click on the Power Schemes Tab
Set the Turn off Monitor/ Turn off Hard Disks option when on Power (and also Battery for laptop users) to Never.
Now click on the Save as... button and assign a name to this power scheme... Let us call it 'what ever' and then click on OK.
this was adapted from http://skp.mvps.org/ppt00001.htm
2006-08-30 01:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by Tiger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this can be almost due to the power saving mode/options that are set on the computer. to stop/resolove this you could try to do the following Click on Start, then, go to Control Panel option, and then| Power Options. In the Power Option properties window, click on the Power Schemes Tab. Set the Turn off Monitor/ Turn off Hard Disks option when on Power to Never.Now click on the Save as... button and assign a name to this power scheme... Let us call it 'what ever' and then click on OK.
ur woke is been done.
2006-08-30 01:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly the power supply failing.
Only 2 ways to test for sure.
1st. Swap a known good power supply . If it works, it's the power supply. If it doesn't work, I'm wrong.
2nd. A better way would be to test your power supply. I have a power supply tester I got from Tiger Direct for only $14,99 + shipping. Item # ULT31553. It has never let me down. If it says the power supply is bad, it's bad.
You could also be overloading your power supply. OEM power supplies are only big enough to get the job done without much reserve capacity. Adding upgraded components could overload your power supply.
Running too many items off of your USB port could overload the power supply. You could try adding a powered USB 2.0 hub and plug the USB components to the hub. The hub would supply power to your USB items, reducing the load on your PC power supply.
2006-08-30 01:45:47 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there i9s a technical fault with your con pauter hwat you need to do is to pack the computer and hard ware in the original box and cotaner and sedn it back to the compoany and to the manufacturuer and see whether they can repair it or treplace it you can only try how old is the model is it within warranty is it is get it done sooner rather than later.
2006-08-30 01:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open job supervisor. If the cpu meter is close to a hundred% a great deal of the time, then you definately've a trojan virus. If abode windows provides a 30 2nd countdown, then it is likewise an illustration. You dont pick a antivirus to get rid of it, and maximum can't get rid of it in any case considering they write preserve themselves, however the classes are very long so message me in case you have the two of those indications and sick deliver them to you.
2016-11-06 01:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im guessing you havent attached a new monitor recently, if that were the case, its just that you need to go to preferences and take it off power saving mode, if you havent installed a new monitor im going to suggest that somehow the settings have been re-set to default. either re-set your monitor settings or if you know how to access BIOS then you need to check that the pc base unit is detecting the monitor.
another option is to go into computer safe mode (or VGA mode) then re-start it to see if that works.
good luck.
2006-08-30 01:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Agent_of_Chaos 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to control penal and see power option there now turn everything on all time. and check your cam may be its short. u didnt give me any more details so i think this is the only way u can do. and also remove un useable programme check your hard drive for any error by scan disk... i think it will slove your problem
2006-08-30 01:28:53 · answer #9 · answered by winnner_of_heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem once, the machine was running OK, but then just shut down. It turned out to be that the fan that cools the CPU had stopped working, so it was overheating, it was fairly cheap & easy to repair. Can you hear the fan working?
2006-08-30 01:31:03 · answer #10 · answered by wayforwardhow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe U need 2 restore your puter or go into your puter my computer & check things out I'm sure you'll find the source
Good Luck
2006-08-30 01:26:30 · answer #11 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋