When I watch videos such as on CBS, youtube, etc, the screen starts to move in slow motion and then finally shuts down. My laptop is a Dell one with 1 gig of RAM..
2007-10-01 05:52:19 · 10 answers · asked by Émilie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
it's a problem with the graphic card driver. search the web for an update for the graphic card driver . and then it should be ok.if not , you should try to format your c drive , and then reinstall windows.
2007-10-01 06:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by TheOne1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Playing video seems to be putting a strain on your system for some reason. Normally this alone shouldn't cause your PC to reset, but it is possible that you have other programs (maybe even spyware or viruses) running in the background that are eating up all your system resources to begin with, and that on top of running video could be causing your PC to run slow and crash. Just to be safe, scan your system and remove any spyware/viruses that is found.
If the problem still occurs then check to see if there is any dust clogged in your fans/vents on your laptop. It could just need cleaning so that air can circulate properly and prevent overheating.
Also, most PCs have a built in protection feature to shut down when it reaches a certain temperature to prevent overheating. You can probably change lower the temp sensitivity in your BIOS, but if you suspect it is truly overheating or being caused by failing hardware, then you might want to get it serviced.
2007-10-01 06:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by anonfuture 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your laptop over heating? When you laptop shuts off is it really warm. It could be a video card problem I would think. This also might be a drivers issue. You can go to dells website and search driver or us this link right here http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?s=dhs&cs=19
I would first see if there are any drivers updates you are missing and then proceed to re-install the video card drivers. If that fails I would probably contact dell if the laptop is still under warranty.
2007-10-01 05:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by Raoul 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ouch, how old is the computer? How much memory do you have? Why type of processor, etc. Give us some more info.
My computer was very slow, it had no memory, and little space. Eventually I guess I overdid it because my hard drive finally crashed. It would do the same thing you are saying... or maybe it the batteries. Who knows.
2007-10-01 05:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your laptop doesnt like your choice in video footage.
2007-10-01 05:55:06 · answer #5 · answered by s.p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the new dells have a chip built in that shuts in\t down when ever you watch stuff that is deemed uncool by society in general
2007-10-01 05:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by banjaxed 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its because tat the software would have been corrupted or the file u download may contain some spyware try installing the video software again and try to install some spyware and try
2007-10-01 06:04:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there cud be some virus or spyware..
run an antivirus scan and an anti-spyware scan asap..
dont forget to update ur antivirus and antispyware software b4 the scan..
2007-10-01 05:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by sim 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You probably forget to wiggle the mouse or hit the space bar.
2007-10-01 05:55:26 · answer #9 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
over heating
2007-10-01 05:54:55 · answer #10 · answered by Changed4the Better :-i 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋