Computer won't start up after being shut down

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After shutting down my computer at night, it won't start in the morning when
the power button is pushed. The same is true if hibernation mode is
selected. The green power light will be blinking and the only way to start
it is to disconnect the power cord for a few seconds. It will then start
right up after pushing the power button. I am running WIN XP Pro. Any
ideas as to what could be causing this?
 
mk said:
After shutting down my computer at night, it won't start in the morning when
the power button is pushed. The same is true if hibernation mode is
selected. The green power light will be blinking and the only way to start
it is to disconnect the power cord for a few seconds. It will then start
right up after pushing the power button. I am running WIN XP Pro. Any
ideas as to what could be causing this?
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Probably a failing power supply. Swap it out for a known-working one. If
you have a laptop, then you'll need to call the laptop mftr.'s tech
support for repair/replacement.


Malke
 
After shutting down my computer at night, it won't start in the morning when
the power button is pushed. The same is true if hibernation mode is
selected. The green power light will be blinking and the only way to start
it is to disconnect the power cord for a few seconds. It will then start
right up after pushing the power button. I am running WIN XP Pro. Any
ideas as to what could be causing this?
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I've heard of a similar problem. It has to do with the way Windows
shuts down the PC and I think they have a patch for this. You should
go to the MS website and do a search for this kind of problem.

Chuck
http://www.ebusinesswiz.com
 
Chuck said:
I've heard of a similar problem. It has to do with the way Windows
shuts down the PC and I think they have a patch for this. You should
go to the MS website and do a search for this kind of problem.
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You're probably thinking of the User Profile Hive Cleanup Service.
However, since that is a software solution and the problem occurs when
the OP tries to start his computer - before any operating system is
loaded - this is a hardware fault and the UPHC utility will not help at all.


Malke
 
Thanks for all the input. I couldn't find anything about the software
patch, but it makes sense to me that perhaps the power supply or power on
switch is the culprit.
 
mk

Believe me when I also tell you that it is your Power Supply and nothing else not even your On\Off switch. Malke is correct as always .
 
I couldn't find anything about the software patch, but it makes
sense to me that perhaps thepower supplyor power on switch
is the culprit.
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It also makes sense to not fix anything until a culprit is known.
By shotgunning - replacing parts only on wild speculation - one can
make a problem exponentially more complex.

What in a power supply 'system' is causing problems? Two minutes
with a multimeter would provide immediate answers. A procedure to
verify 'system' integrity is posted as "When your computer dies
without warning....." starting 6 Feb 2007 in the newsgroup
alt.windows-xp at:
http://tinyurl.com/yvf9vh

In your case, most important numbers are on purple, gray, and green
wires before and during power up - both when system will and will not
start. Posting those numbers here may result in even more useful
replies. Remember - your replies will only be as good as information
you provide - especially numbers.

As Malke notes, this is a hardware problem. No software patch will
fix this function. A power supply 'system' is more than just a power
supply. Did you know about a power supply controller? Just another
reason why two minutes with a meter will get answers worthy enough to
act upon - and no shotgunning. No previous post provided anything
sufficient to act upon. Swapping parts only on speculation can
sometimes make problems exponentially more complex. Replace something
only when numbers (in but minutes) report what is bad. Is that not
the concept promoted in CSI - "follow the evidence"?

Same numbers taken after the repair would also report the problem
solved. Repairing symptoms - another problem created by replacing
parts only on speculation - can make a problem 'look solved'
temporarily - and teaches nothing useful.
 
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