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The computer just shuts down after being on for about 1
minute. Its not a virus. Dell tech. support says its the
hardrive is to defragged... It this possible....Help...
Is the only cure reinstalling the os... Win2000
 
notnow said:
The computer just shuts down after being on for about 1
minute. Its not a virus. Dell tech. support says its the
hardrive is to defragged... It this possible....Help...
Is the only cure reinstalling the os... Win2000
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A fragmented hard drive will not cause your computer to shut down.

The first thing to look at is thermal issues; do you have a proper heatsink
and fan on the processor, is the fan turning or is it full of dirt that
slows or stops it, are you overclocking your processor, is the HSF properly
seated (level and flush to the processor) and is thermal grease properly
applied to the surface? Your video chipset and motherboard northbridge and
voltage regulator are also large sources of heat.

If all these are OK and you've ruled out these and other heat issues, try
the power supply. Check voltages and load on each rail.

Next, try software. Possibly a prank/virus could cause the system to shut
down regularly. If it's EXACTLY one minute each time, I would suspect this.
Make sure that in addition to virus scanning, you check the Startup folder
and registry Run keys for malicious programs. Run a spyware checker like
Spybot or AdAware. In addition to your regular virus scanning, run Trend's
Housecall, Bitdefender, or NAV Online to do additional checks.

--

Mike Brown
Asset Forwarding Corp.
EPA-compliant Recycling
DoD 5220.22-M Data Elimination
http://www.assetforwarding.com
 
notnow said:
The computer just shuts down after being on for about 1
minute. Its not a virus. Dell tech. support says its the
hardrive is to defragged... It this possible....Help...
Is the only cure reinstalling the os... Win2000
Click to expand...

It sounds like they just wanted to get rid of you.

I'd suspect a failed fan. Some BIOS will detect that and shut
down to avoid damage from overheating.
 
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-----Original Message-----


A fragmented hard drive will not cause your computer to shut down.

The first thing to look at is thermal issues; do you have a proper heatsink
and fan on the processor, is the fan turning or is it full of dirt that
slows or stops it, are you overclocking your processor, is the HSF properly
seated (level and flush to the processor) and is thermal grease properly
applied to the surface? Your video chipset and motherboard northbridge and
voltage regulator are also large sources of heat.

If all these are OK and you've ruled out these and other heat issues, try
the power supply. Check voltages and load on each rail.

Next, try software. Possibly a prank/virus could cause the system to shut
down regularly. If it's EXACTLY one minute each time, I would suspect this.
Make sure that in addition to virus scanning, you check the Startup folder
and registry Run keys for malicious programs. Run a spyware checker like
Spybot or AdAware. In addition to your regular virus scanning, run Trend's
Housecall, Bitdefender, or NAV Online to do additional checks.

--

Mike Brown
Asset Forwarding Corp.
EPA-compliant Recycling
DoD 5220.22-M Data Elimination
http://www.assetforwarding.com


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