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Djames
Every once in a while when I go into my computer or running some programs the
pc will shut down and restart.
pc will shut down and restart.
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Mort
Djames said:Every once in a while when I go into my computer or running some programs the
pc will shut down and restart.
That sure sounds frustrating.
J
John Wunderlich
Every once in a while when I go into my computer or running some
programs the pc will shut down and restart.
One common cause is overheating. Open your case, clean the dust out,
and make sure your CPU fan is spinning.
Another cause could be a failing power supply.
Check to see if anything is logged in the Event Viewer:
Start -> Run -> eventvwr.msc
See also:
"Windows XP restarts unexpectedly or restarts when you shut down the
computer"
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320299>
HTH,
John
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Djames
When it shuts down the sreen goes black like it was unplugged then restarts
like you push start button.
like you push start button.
U
Unknown
In control panel-- system--advanced--reset (uncheck) automatic restart after
system failure. This will allow
you to see the failure.
system failure. This will allow
you to see the failure.