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computer switching off
every now and again my machine turns itself off
no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected |
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Hi
Have a look in the Event Viewer. There could be an entry that shows what the problem may be. -- Will Denny MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Please reply to the News Groups "steve" wrote in message ... every now and again my machine turns itself off no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected |
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Some power supplies have a thermal CB, it may be
over-heating and shutting down. With the power disconnected it cools down and re-sets. Check voltages on your line too to be sure the power from the street is within tolerances. -- Merry Christmas Have a Safe and Happy New Year Live Long and Prosper Jim Macklin "steve" wrote in message ... | every now and again my machine turns itself off | no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing | happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. | is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and | live update is running so i thought id be protected | | |
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On 18/12/2004 steve wrote:
every now and again my machine turns itself off no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected If you don't get a blue screen or warning dialog it may be a hardware issue or over heating. When it next happens after you re-boot go into the BIOS and look for a page that shows the CPU/System temperatures. My P4 runs at between 30C and 47C depending on the work the PC is doing. Did any type of temperature monitoring utility come with the PC? If not do a Google for 'motherboard monitor' and install it. It will show you the temperature of the CPU and system. It may be the power supply breaking down or it may be a memory issue. If you down-load Prime95 from http://www.mersenne.org/prime.htm and install it you can run a 'torture test' which will give your hardware (including memory) a good thrashing and let you know of any problems. It can be quite hard to pin down, have you added any new hardware to the PC that might be over loading the power supply? Are you over clocking the PC? -- Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK Posted with XanaNews 1.16.5.2 http://www.wilsonc.demon.co.uk/delphi.htm |
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It could be overheating....
I couldnt believe how much dust I blew out of mine. (Outside, with a compressor...) Gordon Bennett!!!!! "steve" wrote in message ... every now and again my machine turns itself off no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected |
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If there is no error message, look to hardware causing the shutdown.. power
supply fan not working.. cpu fan not working.. if you have added hardware, the power supply may just not have enough to keep it all going.. "steve" wrote in message ... every now and again my machine turns itself off no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected |
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steve wrote:
every now and again my machine turns itself off no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected No, this doesn't sound at all like virus behavior. This sounds like something, perhaps the power supply, is over-heating. Have you ensured that all of the computer's fans are working properly, that the computer's air vents are free from obstruction, and that the interior of the computer is dust-free? -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH |
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thanks for the replies i will check all the answers
"steve" wrote in message ... every now and again my machine turns itself off no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected |
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"user2980" wrote:
thanks for the replies i will check all the answers "steve" wrote in message ... every now and again my machine turns itself off no warnings just toal shutdown, when i try to turn it back on nothing happens until i switch the power off at the mains for a couple of minutes. is ther a virus that can do this, im running norton internet security and live update is running so i thought id be protected Mine was doing the same for a couple of days...had me stumped, but fixed it about 4 hours ago.. I’d be sittin here happily playing my game then bang....no power, no warning, no blue screen of death even..... ...My AGP graphics card was a little bit loose, but because it was in until i seriously started throwing polygons all over the screen it was ok.. Secured the card in the AGP slot securely, and now Robert’s me father’s brother! -- http://www.WindowsForumz.com/ This article was posted by author's request Articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards Topic URL: http://www.WindowsForumz.com/Configu...ict239075.html Visit Topic URL to contact author (reg. req'd). Report abuse: http://www.WindowsForumz.com/eform.php?p=736054 |
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