Whether I am using it at the time or not, my computer shuts off and starts again. I have been directed to the microsoft website for the "cure" many, many times to no avail. Microsoft says that it is caused by my smartlink modem and I need to install service pack 2. Done that and it didn't help. Any ideas?
2007-12-16 23:37:13 · 16 answers · asked by barelyhere1960 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Your computer is fed up with you.
2007-12-16 23:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Virus.
Power supply issues
Overheating issues
The power supply issues and the overheating issues, as a rule, will not cause it to shut down AND restart, just shut down. Run a good virus program, run a good spyware program.
Does it do the same thing if you boot to safe mode?
2007-12-17 03:04:06 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happens to mine too. I am also yet to find a cure. In my case it says that windows has recovered from a serious error. May be we should try to reload the windows or there could be a loose component somewhere inside cpu, like the ram.
2007-12-16 23:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by Venkateswara Rao K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try changing your modem as microsoft says it is the problem, however, i doubt the modem will be causing your computer to totaly reboot itself, i would imagine that you have a power issue, maybe let a tech take a look at your local shop.
2007-12-16 23:49:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you checked the power cord? I know my friend had the same problem and it was his power supply because it got zapped by lightning. It could also be your power bar. Or you have a virus.
2007-12-16 23:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get help, seriously. Something isn't right. Big time. Oh, I would have thought hacker, but if Microsoft says blah, then I can't compete with that.
2007-12-16 23:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by Exousia Skotos 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have the same trouble as you are last June, it was because of the unbalanced power distribution on our town.
2007-12-16 23:45:59 · answer #7 · answered by Nikko Alberto A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start->Settings→Control Panel→Power Options→Power schemes, check to see if it is set to shutdown under certain conditions.
2007-12-16 23:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are many probabilities
maybe it's a virus
maybe u have a problem in the power supply
2007-12-16 23:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by mohd s 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a Virus,,,make sure you download AntiVirus and update it....and do a scan in the Safe Mode,,,I recomened Nod32/Kaspersky ......
and it could be a Trojan so use thing program http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10743107.html?tag=lst-1
and use these Tools too http://en.sergiwa.com/modules/news/
2007-12-16 23:44:16 · answer #10 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
im leaning first is to opening it up make sure fan isnt clogged and is running becarefull sticking fingers in there might get shock
2007-12-16 23:47:31 · answer #11 · answered by southarkansas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋