i think it has a virus but it restarts before i have a chance to do anything...it will start up and everything but it will open up to the desktop and ten seconds later it will restart! i dont know what to do!
2007-02-16 07:50:38 · 5 answers · asked by T_Wright 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Your pc probably is experiencing "system failure", xp will restart itself if the system is having critical error to protect both the hardware and software from being damaged.
Overheating might not be the problem, as you boot from a cool pc, none of the chip anywhere is heated up yet then the problem arise, if it is overheating, it takes about 5 min after you booted up the pc before any symptom shows.
The solution:
1. boot pc and hit f8 to get to safe mode screen, choose Disable automatic restart on system failure
2. reboot pc, if able to get to desktop, go to start,run,chkdsk /F, click ok, then chkdsk on next reboot
3. if not able to get to desktop, change bio setting allow boot from cdrom 1st, pop your xp cd rom(hopefully a retail version) when get to the blue screen choose r for repair, follow the instruction to repair window.
If you able to boot to desktop and connect to internet, update anti-virus software to the latest and do a complete system scan, cause virus might be the culprit of the whole problem.
Then do your windows update to the latest too.
Hope this would help.
2007-02-16 11:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by AQuestionMark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your cooling system - it's probably overheating. Try starting it in safe mode. If it doesn't reboot itself then, it could be a hardware conflict / driver issue.
*Edit
AQuestionMark has some good suggestions. Unfortunately, he is wrong about the overheating subject. If there is not adequate heat dissipation for the components, the system will restart almost immediately. This is if, and only if, the motherboard or affected components have sensors (99.9% nowadays do - this would only be relevant if your system is more than 5 years old).
chkdsk /f is a good idea. I would also try sfc /scannow before doing a repair.
2007-02-16 07:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by d3v10u5b0y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UR computing device desires a sturdy cleansing, because of the fact the temp is extreme.. Open ur cabinet and sparkling utilising a sturdy vaccum air purifier/blower to do away with all t dirt over the CPU cooling fan n warmth sink and additionally the SMPS fan and the different paths have been dirt is accrued..this could incredibly shrink the temp. of ur processor. additionally examine the RAM for any subject of heating.. this could help u... :)
2016-11-23 13:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by campbel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)Overheating triggers auto-shutdown to protect the CPU;
2)Memory module going bad;
3)Power supply going bad.
2007-02-16 07:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be overheating or your power supply might be going bad. Check your temps and voltages with SpeedFan.
2007-02-16 07:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋