rebooting for no reason

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paul3rd

i'm playing a game then my computer will reboot for no
reason and not give me a warning

i've checked the event logs but it says nothing

anybody got any ideas as to why it's doing it?
 
i'm playing a game then my computer will reboot for no
reason and not give me a warning

i've checked the event logs but it says nothing

anybody got any ideas as to why it's doing it?
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Paul,

Check the cooling system - make sure all the fans are running, and
all the filters are clean and unobstructed, so there's easy airflow
within the case.

Do an online virus check:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Check for spyware, similar to viruses but detected with different
techniques. Use HijackThis, Spybot S&D, and expert advice at SWI
Forums (all free). Complete instructions are available at:
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=5187

Do a system health check. If your system doesn't have one, try an
online check, such as <http://www.pcpitstop.com/default.asp>.

Cheers,

Chuck
(e-mail address removed)
Spam sucks - PLEASE get rid of the spam before emailing me!
Trusted Computing? Right! http://www.againsttcpa.com/
 
Do you have files called minidump.something in your
windows directory?
For me I find files with dates and times corresponding
very well in time to the times my computer has rebooted.
Can these files tell me more info about the rebooting? I
think my hardware should be in order since my PC is brand
new.

Erik
 
I have experienced the same problem with the computer rebooting and having a
minidump file upon logging back in. A number of times this happened when
multiple IE windows were open. I have talked to a number of other people
who have experienced this problem with XP Pro. Anyone out there that can
provide assistance would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Paul,

Check the cooling system - make sure all the fans are running, and
all the filters are clean and unobstructed, so there's easy airflow
within the case.

Do an online virus check:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Check for spyware, similar to viruses but detected with different
techniques. Use HijackThis, Spybot S&D, and expert advice at SWI
Forums (all free). Complete instructions are available at:
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=5187

Do a system health check. If your system doesn't have one, try an
online check, such as <http://www.pcpitstop.com/default.asp>.

Cheers,

Chuck
(e-mail address removed)
Spam sucks - PLEASE get rid of the spam before emailing me!
Trusted Computing? Right! http://www.againsttcpa.com/
.
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If the previous advice didn't fix your problem try

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320299&Product=winxp

Bill
 
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