Today my computer started having problems regarding startup that it has never experienced before.
I have been on spring break for a week and before I left my computer was fine, and when I returned yesterday it had no problems starting up. (No one has access to the computer but me).
Today when I was trying to get on in the morning, my computer makes all the wind up noises that it normally makes, except the videocard fan was all the way wound up. Normally during startup the fan on the card will wind all the way up, then it will go to a slower setting.
The problem is, when it doesnt go down to the slower speed, my display doesn't pop up on my screen.
I am currently on my computer only for the 2nd time today, and I hesitate to shut it down.
Is something wrong with my video card? It is only a bit over 1 year old (radeon x700 pro agp). Or does the problem lie elsewhere?
I'm quite sure it's not a virus, as I only downloaded one object since sunday, that was zune software.
Thanks for the help
2007-03-12 13:59:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
This problem is usually indicative of a failing video card or fan. One way to check is to try reseating the video card. Basically turn off the computer, remove the case, unscrew the screw holding in the card and remove the card. Use a can of compressed air to blow out any dust or debris, making sure not to touch the contacts with your fingers on either the card or the slot. Once you have done this, reseat the card, making sure it is firmly in place.
Another thing you can look for is to keep the case open, but leave everything plugged in and watch the fan on the video card to see if it is running properly while the machine is on. If it is not, you can try hitting it with some compressed air to remove dust (which is not that bad an idea for the rest of the PC either).
Lastly (probably not the case, but good to do anyway) is to make sure your video drivers are updated to the latest and greatest. Longshot but never hurts.
Good luck!
2007-03-12 14:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by Someone else 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you're right in suspecting its a virus. there are other things it could be such as too much addware/spyware w/e you wanna call it. could be worms if its moving slower (or idk how worms work exactly but i know they're almost undetectable)
point is something SIMILAR to a virus is causing this. that much i can say without hesitation.
one thing you should know though is that you dont have to download something to get a virus. just visit a web site or submit some information through a form you filled out (i.e. please enter your name here \_________\ ) and you can get a virus. <3 norton
2007-03-12 21:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by dbreda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋