When he turns it on it doesnt start up it just shuts off again???Can anyone help him?
2006-10-21 13:37:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The first problem to overcome is my problem: not enough info. What type of computer is it? If Windows, keep reading. If Mac, the answer is very different and much simpler. Was any new hardware added to or removed from inside the computer recently? Does the power actually go off or does the screen just go black and the power is still on? After pressing the power button, how long is the time before the power goes off -- one second, ten seconds, one minute?
If the screen is going black but the power is still on, it is probably a problem with the video software. This is a common issue with Windows computers although you may meet someone who has used Windows for ten years and never had the problem. Boot into Safe Mode. Usually press F8 at startup until you see the Windows startup options screen. Then select Safe Mode.
If the power goes off in less than two seconds, it is likely a problem with hardware. The two most likely suspects are a dead (I mean totally dead) CMOS battery or the processor. First, replace the battery (looks like a watch battery but larger, maybe the size of a quarter (U.S. coin)-- about 2-3 CM across. Make a careful note of the side of the battery position. Put the new battery back in correctly as far as "+" side of the battery.
If that doesn't fix it, get an expert to reseat the processor. Don't try to learn how to do this by yourself as the processor is expensive and a bit fragile.
If the power goes off at 5-10 seconds, it may be something odd in the BIOS settings. Press the delete key repeatedly just after pressing the power button. That should open the BIOS screen. I'm not in front of a Windows computer just now but look for an option to reset defaults. That could get things going. If it still has the problem, shut down and remove that CMOS battery for 20 minutes and then put it back correctly.
If the power actually does go off just as Windows begins to load, it could be the Blaster Worm. That's a whole long other solution.
2006-10-21 14:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by SilverTonguedDevil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see that your RAM is inserted properly or it is clean if not first clean it and inserte it if it does not fix the problem may be your RAM is deflected or RAM socket is deflected or try this:
IN MOTHERBOARD there is CMOS BATTRY put it OUT AND START YOUR COMPUTER IF your computer start go to bios setup and change your settings such as date etc.good luck!
2006-10-21 21:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem once upon a time. It could be many things...however my problem was not enough memory (ram). I had to upgrade my memory. After that, It ran like a champ!
Hopes this helps.
2006-10-21 20:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by RESCUE 1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did he just install a new background? or something from a website? we had the same problem and it completely wiped out our system...did he try starting in safemode...if he can get it up in safemode try uninstalling whatever it is that he just installed...
2006-10-21 20:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ann B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it beep at all when you start it up.
Beeps can indicate what is happening go here to learn more.:
http://www.pctechnicians.ca/help/pcguide.html
2006-10-21 20:43:35 · answer #5 · answered by Gail : 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to start it in safe mode keep hitting F8 at start up
2006-10-21 20:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by Fergie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
motherboard
2006-10-21 20:44:48 · answer #7 · answered by poke_kee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋