it restarts itself while starting up. it pisses me of. help.
2006-11-05 04:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by A BEAR=-) 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
That is because you know little and have much to learn.
Computers restart due to two things.
Hardware that is defective.
Software that is defective.
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2006-11-05 05:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
d-man! A lot of things can cause you computer to do this. A little more information would make it less of a guessing game. For example are you using a PC or a MAC? What operating system do you have? At what point does your machine reboot? Do you get any error messages? Does it give you a bootup menu after the first time? Did you install anything before this started happening? Do you have an AntiVirus software? Is the AV installed and up to date?
A lot of the answers above require you to have a working computer! If you have another machine in the house then it will be easier.
Here are a couple of simple items you can try if you are using a PC with Windows XP on it.
When it boots it the F8 key to get a boot menu, choose "Last good know configuration." This should revert you back to before any changes/installs that could have affected your computer. If this does not work, then try (from the same menu) to into safe mode. Once there run your antivirus. If nothing is found or you cannot get into safe mode, then you will need your Windows CD to do a repair. If you get to this point get a friend who knows how to do it, offer a meal in exchange for the fix and watch them do it!
Hope this helps.
2006-11-05 13:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by Massimo_p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that it has got some virus. Try to run anti-virus program if you have one. If not, you will have to restore the windows (that will change back to the settings that were just left by the manufacturer.) Have you got the Windows installation CD that came with your computer when you first bought it?
2006-11-05 13:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by wishbasnet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
start it up in safe mode. this can usually be done by holding either f2, f4, f6, or f12 after you first restart it. It is probably a problem with windows, but i really can't help you any further since i know nothing about your computer.
2006-11-05 13:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by Lowburn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be either a hardware problem, your BIOS settings, or your operating system.. boot it up with a rescue disc
2006-11-05 13:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your options and turn off the "restart when wants to" button.
2006-11-05 12:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look for spyware., un-install that..
check if the fan.. is stopping.. or something is not working with hardware..
run anti virus.. completely. remove the last installed software one after other and check for stable operation.
2006-11-05 13:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by juljulabie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call an I.T. service center and maybe take server down to their shop for reboot or something...sorry!
2006-11-05 12:57:56 · answer #8 · answered by HotInTX 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋