computer problems

[sunny days!]

my computer shuts down on it's own just a few minutes after I turn it on

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

Many reasons - could also be virus related.

Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q308029

Windows XP Shut Down Issues
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm

Troubleshooters for Windows XP Shut Down
http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

"Windows Shutdown & Restart Center Troubleshooting in 15 Steps"
http://aumha.org/win4/a/shutdown.htm


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"sunny days!" > wrote in message
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| my computer shuts down on it's own just a few minutes after I turn it on

[David B.]

With the little info you provided, a guess would be overheating, check
inside for dust bunnies and clogged fans and heat sinks.

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"sunny days!" > wrote in message
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> my computer shuts down on it's own just a few minutes after I turn it on

[sunny days!]

I sent the error messages to microsoft they sent me a reply saying everything
looks to be working good and it is now I also did defragmenting as well now
everything is working again "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Many reasons - could also be virus related.
>
> Resources to Help Troubleshoot Shutdown Problems in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q308029
>
> Windows XP Shut Down Issues
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm
>
> Troubleshooters for Windows XP Shut Down
> http://aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm
>
> "Windows Shutdown & Restart Center Troubleshooting in 15 Steps"
> http://aumha.org/win4/a/shutdown.htm
>
>
> --
> ====================================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2008 - Australia
> ====================================
> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://taurarian.mvps.org/index.htm
>
> Emails will not be acknowledged - please post to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
>
>
> "sunny days!" > wrote in message
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> | my computer shuts down on it's own just a few minutes after I turn it on
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