winxp, ms office
2006-10-19 14:57:12 · 4 answers · asked by jmxtra2004 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Lots of possibilities:
1) Overheating
2) Virus
3) Memory problem
4) Disk drive dying
5) Power supply intermittent.
6) Wall Power problems.
Start with easy things first, plug your computer into a surge protector, fire up your antivirus software, if you are handy, open up your computer and blow the dust bunnies out. (N.B. Do not use a vacuum cleaner, they generate static). If none of that works, you probably have to have a professional look at it. I have a plugin power supply tester, and diagnostics that can pick out gross memory or disk problems in 90 seconds. Finding sneaky things takes a bit longer, of course, but unless it's a motherboard problem, your computer can probably be saved economically.
2006-10-19 15:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing I would check is the capacitors on the motherboard. If they are bulged, leaking or swollen in anyway this can cause this. This is one of the most common problems of computers and really common on Dell Gx270s and 280s. Go to www.badcaps.net for pics and more info.
2006-10-19 16:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer hangs or reboots while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software. This problem can be solved by uninstalling new softwares, updating device drivers and making minor configuration changes. Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-10-20 13:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by regaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be anything. first check you power connection, maybe its loose
2006-10-19 22:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Eric B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋