1st time i started my brand new laptop up i got this message before xp had even loaded:checking file system C type of file FAT32
one of your disks needs to be checked for consistancy
Also it keeps turning off by its self dont think its over heating as fan isnt on some of the time when it turns off. i have it plugged in mains and says full battery.thisas i have said is new out the box is it major? Many thanks or any help :-(
2007-07-18 06:18:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Hi guys just to let yous know i contacted the place where i got laptop fom and they said straight away the courriers have dropped it. Soon as idescribed problem they said its hard drive faliure. What a service though they sending me brand new one out that i will exchange at my door for old one. And he couldnt stop saying sory i explained these things happen. Got to say im realy impressed with the bloke. by the way it was an acer aspire 5633wlmi. Thanks again all ;-)
2007-07-18 08:31:32 · update #1
go to service . you should have waranty i it is a brand new .
or you can try to use backup cd/dvd witcjh come with it co restore the os.
2007-07-18 06:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by easycoder_biz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First things first, that "checking file system C type of file FAT32" thing is the chkdsk utility that scans the hard drive for errors if the computer shuts down unexpectedly, due to a power failure or crash.
Windows XP/Vista can be installed on either an NTFS or FAT32 file system. Most laptop hard drives are FAT32, this is because some manufacturers add support for Linux, which supports FAT32 to a small extent.
Take the battery OUT, plug in the mains cable and switch it on. Disable the power management as well.
A good idea would be to install SpeedFan (http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/SpeedFan.shtml), this will show the temperatures.
If it just shuts down without warning and the temperatures are low, I would call the manufacturers technical support. Maybe ask for a replacement if it is still within warranty.
Good luck
- Out of interest, what make/model is the laptop?
2007-07-18 08:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by Rick G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it is shutting off completely and not going into hibernation? Most newer laptop models have a hibernation feature that shuts them off after so many minutes of hard drive inactivity. It looks like the machine is shutting down but it really isn't. Check your power settings and make sure it is not set to go into hibernation after like 15 minutes of inactivity.
As for the FAT32 issue I don't know why that would be coming up because as far as I know XP can only be installed on a NTFS machine. If it is trying to read a FAT32 formatted drive that could be an issue.
2007-07-18 06:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by eaengberg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Automatic turn offs is a very common problem with notebooks/laptops. If you have a wireless network then you should immediatly call the service you got your laptop from and ask to renew it or ask if you could exchange it. If you are not wireless and to use your laptop you must plug it in the wall then it could be the weather around you. Overall I think you need to call your service for a renewall.
2007-07-18 06:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Iero <333 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right this is my opinion INTEL inspite of the indisputable fact that IBM - Rock sturdy yet not affordable Gateway - yet another in demand, many via fact I even have had my laptop for a protracted time yet not affordable ASUS - are ok MSI - extraordinarily respectable, i don't understand which one i might % Asus or MSI for this Gigabyte - No themes, has extraordinarily respectable help PIII drivers nevertheless kicking around Toshiba - solid yet help is lacking for older hardware HP - Meh, have not had too lots adventure with them yet look ok DELL - I constantly pictured dell as affordable yet I have no opinion in this ACER - stay the heck removed from this in case you may constantly failing in one way or yet another additionally it rely on the form you employ them, maximum electronics have a MTBF (mean time bettween fail) of 30,000 hours, this is not lots in case you have it on for all time. around 3.5 years or so. (inclusive of capability %. this counts too) conserving them removed from airborne dirt and dust additionally helps to, it clogs up the fan and the cpu runs warmer than regularly occurring If the CPU runs cooler you may extend the existence of your laptop by ability of actually a significant quantity. handle them as in case you're donning a infant. do not use in a hurricane (atleast don't have it pluged in), whilst the capability is going out it particularly isn't the subject, this is whilst it comes back on it may create a small surge and degrade the compacitors on the capability supply. positioned it this manner I actually have a working laptop or laptop from 1994 and it nevertheless works it would not have a fan inspite of the indisputable fact that (bizarre good day, yet 486's do not produce lots warmth, its a Gateway 2000 solo).
2016-10-21 22:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turning off may be the energy saver settings or the screen saver kicking in. You need to get into the appropriate part of the control panel and check / change the settings.
If it still happens you need to take it back asap.
2007-07-18 06:26:49 · answer #6 · answered by philipscown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reinstalling the operation system
2007-07-18 07:47:17 · answer #7 · answered by Jermaine H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋