sometimes stays on for hours but also shuts down every 2 mins
and have to leave for 10-15 mins before restarts again.
anyone got any ideas i have all the anti-virus including norton thanks in advance
2006-10-23 01:32:25 · 21 answers · asked by del s 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
My previous computer (note the wording!) did this for a couple of years. It mostly happened in summer when it was hot, but would happen occassionally in the winter as well. I tried everything I could think of to clear it up...different anti-virus programs. Defraging every day. Etc, etc.
In June, the computer decided to protest my care by frying. I mean that quite literally...I suddenly smelled burning plastic coming from the tower, and I quickly shut down everything and unplugged it.
Turned out that the power module was corrupted, and it ended up frying a few other things when it blew. Hence the new computer.
2006-10-23 01:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point about the updates on Norton. I suggest that you restart in Safe Mode and see if that makes a difference. If it does, then you know it is not a hardware issue. Then you will have to make sure Norton is totally up to date on its virus definitions etc and then run a full system scan. If that still doesn't do it, it definitely could be overheating. Have you heard the internal fan running? perhaps that has died. In which case do as the other person said and cool it down by moving it - I often keep an external fan directed at my hard drive during hot weather when I can hear the internal fan working too hard - and then get a new internal fan. They are cheap and easy to fit. Oh and very good luck!
2006-10-23 01:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by Druantia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your PSU*, if necessary replace it with a newer and stronger one. PSUs affect your PC's behaviour most time. Other possibilites are viruses, trojans and other malicious softwares.
If you have chance, back-up your datas, re-install Windows from the beginning. If you encounter these problems again, you'll have to suspect your hardware. RAM modules could also be related.
And yes, heating is just another strong possibility. Open up your case and look at the fan of CPU. Clean it or if necessary change.
* Power Supply Unit. It's a part that regulates main circuit to your hardwares.
2006-10-23 01:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you updated your virus list? If you haven't then it maybe that your computer might have a virus and your anti_virus is unable to recognise it .
If you have updated it regulary then the possibility is that the power supply control box of your CPU is not functioning properly you should get your computer checked by a computer technichian .
It would be better to spend little money on getting it checked rather than seeing your computer crash due to this problem. Such sudden shutting offs damage the hard drives .
2006-10-23 01:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by hi h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might not be a software issue. Could be hardware. Check power supply (usually causes this fault if there are voltage rises or drops - instability problems). If you can get hold of another PSU, swap em over and try a new one. Also, check temperature of motherboard and CPU. If they are overheating excessively, the motherboard can automatically shut down. I think though it's most probably your PSU.
2006-10-23 01:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
had a similar problem myself a few years back tryed to have it fixed. but no best way to describe it is a very hefty door stop. or it could be norton try removing norton and see what happens.if you find your pc beyond repair if you buy new one DONT USE NORTON have not heard one good report on norton
2006-10-24 13:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by species8472 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be having a virus. Norton, AVG , Avast are
widely used and effective antivirus software. You can
download these free softwares at
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2006-10-23 02:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by PAPU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the cooling fan, set a small fan at the vent on you computer and let it blow and see if that helps good luck also check for dust build up in the fan intakes
2006-10-23 01:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it quite is achievable that it may desire to be an overheating subject. once you play video games and rip video clips,your putting alot of rigidity on your cpu,RAM and your video and the computing device probalaly got here with integrated photos,except you had a card put in.The onboard video is in all risk no longer that large depending on how previous your computing device is and which video chip it got here with.Have a technician verify for overheating
2016-10-16 07:18:53 · answer #9 · answered by mathison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had the same problem and i called to call some experts. it had something to do with viruses. despite using anti virus maybe u shud c if your pc is not contaminated. good luck!
2006-10-23 01:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋