My PC shuts itself down shortly after startup. Windows XP.
Tried system restore - doesn't work
Tried closing down newly added programs in msconfig - no deal
It is not a dell - IBM
Any other ideas?
2006-11-20 10:49:40 · 7 answers · asked by Carrie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Will it stay running in safe mode?? or does it still turn off? if it stays running in safe mode, it is not the thermal overload switch...
Is it a lap top? if so remove the batt and leave it pluged in. will it stay on? might be the Batt going bad... post back!
2006-11-20 11:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can fix your computer but I will need a hell of alot more information.So your computer will boot up to xp and then shutdown for no reason. How does it shut down? Does it say "windows is shutting down" and then turn off? Try and be as detailed as possible and then I will be able to help you fix your problem.
2006-11-20 18:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by TX999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open it up and remove any pci cards (except for video) and boot it up. See if it craps out. If not, run windows xp in diagnostic mode (f8) when you are botting up. Create a bootlog while it rebooots and when it craps the last thing in the list will tell you what is crapping out on you...
2006-11-20 18:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by jimponder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you restart your pc there is an option either F8 or F10 depending on your PC when you hit the button you will be prompted to restart in Safe mode do that and then go to control panel/administrative tools/ event viewer in there you will find a list of the program that caused the crash, delete it
2006-11-20 18:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by john k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, this could be caused by alot of things this is what i think is happening. Computer is overheating. Check if anything is burnt out inside.
2006-11-20 18:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean out the muck from the CPU fan.
2006-11-20 18:51:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a virus
2006-11-20 18:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by ROBERTO J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋