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When i turn on my computer then try & access any program,
my computer automatically shuts down. Does any one ave any
ideas?
 
When i turn on my computer then try & access any program,
my computer automatically shuts down. Does any one ave any
ideas?
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Is it doing a power down, or shut down and restart?

Check airflow / ventilation. Are all the fans running? Are all the
filters clean? Look inside the case - is there a clear unrestricted
airflow around the cpu?

Check the Event Log (Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Event
Viewer). Any error messages just before shutdown?

How old is the computer? How long have you had it? Have you made any
changes recently (maybe just before the shut down problem started)?

Check for viruses:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Check for spyware. 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

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
 

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