2006-12-24 02:54:54 · 11 answers · asked by fghjo 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
First you have to look at how old the computer is, and how regular you clean it.. Yes you have to clean your computer just like anything else in your house.
To me it sounds like your CPU is overheating and causing fatal errors and shutting the system down completely. Most of the newer computers will just shut the machine off if the CPU goes over a certain degree. I know of very little spyware that is responsible for this but it could be possible. But some basic steps to follow to actually help diagnose the problem will be
1. Buy a Can of Air.. Open the Case on the Computer and blow everything out. Make sure you follow the directions. Always hold the can upright. Make sure you are getting the fan on the Power Supply, the Heat Sink on your CPU and any other fans/vents on the machine.
2. If your CPU/Machine is new enough - Download a CPU Temp Monitoring/Alerting Program.
3. Perform a System Backup of all of your important files.
4. Download a Spyware detection program.
Two Free ones are:
Spybot - Scans your computer for Spyware
SpywareBlaster - doesn't allow known sites that install spyware to have access to your machine or blocks the internet site completely.
5. Run ScanDisk and Defrag on your computer.
6. If all else fails take it into a local computer dealer for maintenance.
2006-12-24 03:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by markymarvin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most probably have a virus, or downloaded a virus infected file.
This is what you should do, assuming you have anti-virus software.
Restart your computer... and as it is loading still and hasn't logged into window, press F5 repeatedly until it takes you to a screen that allows you to log on to windows in different modes.
Select safe mode using the arrow keys and press enter... Once in safe mode, you can initiate your anti-virus scan to start deep-scanning your files in search for the virus...
That should solve it...
If it isn't a virus... You may have deleted an important .dll file without which the computer cannot function properly. If the problem stay persistant after you've tried the scanning... I recommend you restore your computer to an earlier date... By restoring it, however, depending on which restore point you choose, you will lose all information and files saved after that restore point..
Hope that helped.
2006-12-24 03:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by kmanevil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have Windows XP, then "system restore" will work well...Go to the start menu...click help...then type "system restore" into the search box in upper left corner. This will bring up the link to "system restore"...follow the prompts...You will NOT lose files...I've done it before.
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2006-12-24 02:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem at the moment. You have a virus or at least little bugs. My computer is already shutting down less than before.
Think of what sites you've visited before this started occuring and don't go back.
You can also have a professional clean your hard drive.
2006-12-24 02:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by tamara_cyan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Ok , this could be either a virus or systemboard . Now first i need to know , does the computer tells you the error BEFORE windows starts or AFTER windows starts
2006-12-24 03:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suspect a virus or spyware. Run a full scan with your anti-virus software. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
Good luck and happy computing!
2006-12-24 02:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run chkdsk from the property of drive c: with fix tracks and errors.
2006-12-24 02:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer's hard disk having bad sectors or your OS files damaged, do complete format or replace your hard disk before that check your motherbord
2006-12-24 03:00:17 · answer #8 · answered by YOU KNOW WHO I AM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be your power supply is starting to go. Best to make a backup now.
2006-12-24 02:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by VirtualElvis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new comp
2006-12-24 02:55:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋