Im running windows xp it keeps shutting down unexpectedly..Norton says no viruses or spyware. monitor wont comeon all the time either and freezes alot at start up ? Any thoughtson what might be wrong also ran pc pitstop scan an says all is good .
2007-09-23 11:49:58 · 5 answers · asked by dowey 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You may be having a mother board, or power supply problem. It shouldn't just shut down. Take it to a reliable tech to have it checked. Don't trust free soft ware to tell you.
2007-09-23 12:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it shutting down, or is it rebooting on you by itself? It may be a video card related hardeware issue. Or a driver issue. If it is rebooting, turn off auto-restart, that way you will a get a bluescreen with an error code. That will help to pinpoint the trouble. If it is shutting off, it may be a temperature issue, probably from the video card, or the main cpu if on board graphics. Speedfan is a good, free, program to monitor the cpu and mobo temps. If you think it is a virus issue, try Combofix. It not only kills viruses, but repairs damage caused by them as well, like rebuilding registry, etc.
2007-09-23 18:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open your case and clean out the dust in your PC. Get a can of compressed CO2 (Radio Shack, Walmart, electronics) to knock it loose, especially from the fans.
2007-09-23 18:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by TNguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a problem with device drivers , hardware or software . This problem can be solved by uninstalling new softwares, updating device drivers and making minor configuration changes . From http://fixit.in/bluescreenofdeath.html
2007-09-23 19:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of norton..its an expensive waste and lots of programs dont like it..ive been using avg free for years...grisoft.com its free and no spam.
2007-09-23 18:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋