PDA

View Full Version : Machine boots on its own !


Montrimex
December 6th 03, 01:49 PM
I have WINXP-PRO-SP1. 90-100 minutes after I turn it off,
the machine boots on its own ! No virus present. Checked
all routine settings in XP. ALl fine .. but .. automatic
booting still on. PLEASE PLEASE HELP.
Thanks.

Naresh Kumar
December 6th 03, 01:49 PM
This problem occurs if the system is pinged by any other system on net. This
can happen if you are constantly connected to Internet for example via
cable modem.

Check for the wake on LAN feature in BIOS and in the properties of the
network card/ modem in the device manager.

NaresH KumaR



"Montrimex" > wrote in message
...
> I have WINXP-PRO-SP1. 90-100 minutes after I turn it off,
> the machine boots on its own ! No virus present. Checked
> all routine settings in XP. ALl fine .. but .. automatic
> booting still on. PLEASE PLEASE HELP.
> Thanks.

Google