Ok, so this is usually how it happens, i turn on my computer, start to do my work and then click... its off and rebooting. Usually this only happens when i open like a video or an online game. I've used 3 virus scanners and a spyware scanner and i'm completely and totally clean of all spyware/virus's so now im left with a computer that turns off the second it loads something big up... whats the problem here?
2007-09-09 17:01:28 · 16 answers · asked by Mr. Smith 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I'm almost positive its not over heating... i opened it up and cleaned out the fans of dust, ran it and they seem to be working fine.
2007-09-09 17:08:15 · update #1
If it is bad ram or power supply how do i go about fixing that?
2007-09-09 17:09:24 · update #2
I would check the power supply. This is a common occurence with a power supply going bad. If you don't have a spare to test, then use a multi-meter to test the one in question. You could also take it to a computer shop and they can probably test it for you.
2007-09-09 17:10:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First thing I'd do is right click on my computer and go to properties, then go to the advanced tab. Click on settings for Startup and Recovery. Under System failure, uncheck Automatically Restart. That will make it so that if you're getting a blue screen, your computer won't restart and you can read which error you're getting and diagnose. If it's not a blue screen that you're getting then crack open your case and take a quick look at your processor fan, if it's caked with dust, go get some duster and take that betch outside and blow it out. DO NOT USE A VACUUM! This can cause a static shock ruining your memory or some of the components on your mobo. If you have your computer in a cabinet you're bound to have problems. Your power supply is the next thing I'd check. You can take it by most computer shops and plug it in to a power supply tester... PSU's are cheap. ($30) Unless you have an old dell or HP, those can run upwards of $80. Also check your task manager. If it's running at 100%, you probably have spyware/adware/malware and you need to run an antispyware program or five. www.hitmanpro.nl has a really good macro program that runs like 15 different programs by itself. It can clean about 90% of the computers that come into my store.
2007-09-09 17:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like over heating or you need more ram ? turn the computer off, take the side of the computer case off and check your CPU fan for dust and dirt and also check the cooling fins under the CPU fan, you can clean it with a can of compressed air blow it from the inside to the outside just be care full, then use 99% isopropyl alcohol and Q tips and clean the fan and area as best you can
2007-09-09 17:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by carm 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
another place you can go to check on the temp is in the bios selection of your computer before it boots up... to check the power supply or ram I would get, borrow or buy another one and see if that fixes the problem... if you hear a clicking noise before it turns off it is the power supply...
you might be over powering it did you add anything into your computer before this started? you might want to go with a 400 watt plus P/s next time.
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2007-09-11 02:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Memory has failed.
Motherboard is failing (there is a big batch of bad capacitors out in the world right now, lots of Dell computers involved among others)
Corrupt hardware drivers.
Hard drive is failing.
Check device manager for conflicts/errors.
Check event log for errors.
If you have more than one memory chip, remove all but one, then swap the one for each of the others. If problem follows one chip, replace it.
Bert
2007-09-09 17:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Bert C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u should reformat ur computer, either ur friend played a joke on you or a virus did it... what might be happening is that the virus or ur friend made it so that whenever u open up a game or video, it automatically shuts down ur computer, this works if u change the target destination of the application to shutdown, so whenever u open that video ur computer will shut down, even if u get rid of the virus, it won't get rid of the shutdown, u wil have to get rid of it manually, just reformat ur computer, if u don't wanna do that then just don't watch the videos
2007-09-09 17:05:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's overheating; the key was starting a video or game. I'd be looking to the video card first, then the processor. There are free temperature monitor tools available (on which google).
2007-09-09 17:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your computer probably is overheating, check your fans for dust.
Another thing could be failing power supply.
2007-09-09 17:05:57 · answer #9 · answered by Arnas 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be overheating. Download some free program to monitor your temperature levels.
2007-09-09 17:04:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋