as soon as i switch on my computer it restarts within 10 mins
2006-12-20 01:43:22 · 5 answers · asked by karthik_manchili 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Sounds like you are overheating...clean out the dust from your computer and make sure all of your fans are working.
2006-12-20 01:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Turn the computer
2. Press the F8 key in 2 second intervals
3. When you see a menu, choose Boot in Safe Mode
4. Let the computer run to see if the problem recurs
If the problem occurs again it could be hardware related such as a faulty mainboard, RAM or even your power supply
If the problem does not recur while you are booted in safe mode than you have an application problem which can be related to the operating system. Most viruses and malware do not shut your system down. There would be no point as the goal of these programs, nowadays, is to obtain informaiton about the end user for identity theft purposes. Years ago this was the case as with the Michael Angelo virus which corrupted your hard disk drive.
Microsoft Windows 2000 and newer can be set so that when a critical error occurs the computer restarts as opposed to bluescreening.
This is under the Advanced Tab in the System properties applet of the Cointrol Panel
2006-12-20 01:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the capacitors on the motherboard to see if they are leaking or swollan. Also, check the power supply fan and the CPU fan and heatsink.
2006-12-20 01:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Yoi your overheating.If the processor gets to hot it can mess it up.Clean out your computer.Get a can of air and blow out the inside
2006-12-20 01:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by geargrinderno1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shawn's answer is quite logical. u shud try that...
moreover u can check ur mother board also is there any capacitors who were swelled up. becoz i ve seen such cases at a client.
if so then repaired them at manufacturer's place..
hope this will help you
2006-12-20 04:09:19 · answer #5 · answered by kamal k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋