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May 15th 09, 03:03 PM
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PC keeps switching off
My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken
this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? 
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May 15th 09, 03:27 PM
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Eurofeeds wrote:
My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? Do you just mean Windows XP Home Edition? AFAIK - there is no "Home Premium Edition" for Windows XP... The computer keeps switching off - without warning? It does sound like a heat issue - and blowing it out will not fix a broken fan or dmage already done. Sounds like a few possibilities: - Bad power/power supply. If it is not hooked to a Battery Backup Power Source (UPS) - try that. - Bad motherboard. - Components (CPU, etc) overheating and the BIOS forcing the machine off. Check the BIOS logs. None of that - however - has to do with Windows XP. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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May 15th 09, 03:27 PM
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Eurofeeds wrote:
My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? Do you just mean Windows XP Home Edition? AFAIK - there is no "Home Premium Edition" for Windows XP... The computer keeps switching off - without warning? It does sound like a heat issue - and blowing it out will not fix a broken fan or dmage already done. Sounds like a few possibilities: - Bad power/power supply. If it is not hooked to a Battery Backup Power Source (UPS) - try that. - Bad motherboard. - Components (CPU, etc) overheating and the BIOS forcing the machine off. Check the BIOS logs. None of that - however - has to do with Windows XP. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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May 15th 09, 03:44 PM
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I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft
artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Eurofeeds wrote: My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? Do you just mean Windows XP Home Edition? AFAIK - there is no "Home Premium Edition" for Windows XP... The computer keeps switching off - without warning? It does sound like a heat issue - and blowing it out will not fix a broken fan or dmage already done. Sounds like a few possibilities: - Bad power/power supply. If it is not hooked to a Battery Backup Power Source (UPS) - try that. - Bad motherboard. - Components (CPU, etc) overheating and the BIOS forcing the machine off. Check the BIOS logs. None of that - however - has to do with Windows XP. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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May 15th 09, 03:44 PM
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I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft
artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. "Shenan Stanley" wrote in message ... Eurofeeds wrote: My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? Do you just mean Windows XP Home Edition? AFAIK - there is no "Home Premium Edition" for Windows XP... The computer keeps switching off - without warning? It does sound like a heat issue - and blowing it out will not fix a broken fan or dmage already done. Sounds like a few possibilities: - Bad power/power supply. If it is not hooked to a Battery Backup Power Source (UPS) - try that. - Bad motherboard. - Components (CPU, etc) overheating and the BIOS forcing the machine off. Check the BIOS logs. None of that - however - has to do with Windows XP. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
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May 15th 09, 03:59 PM
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On Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:56 +0100, "Eurofeeds"
wrote: I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. For the future, let me advise you *never* to use a vacuum cleaner on your computer. The risk of using it is much greater than the benefits. Although it can remove dirt, it can also result in static electricity discharges that can fry the motherboard or other components. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
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May 15th 09, 03:59 PM
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On Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:56 +0100, "Eurofeeds"
wrote: I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. For the future, let me advise you *never* to use a vacuum cleaner on your computer. The risk of using it is much greater than the benefits. Although it can remove dirt, it can also result in static electricity discharges that can fry the motherboard or other components. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
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May 15th 09, 08:18 PM
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On May 15, 10:59*am, "Ken Blake, MVP"
wrote: On Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:56 +0100, "Eurofeeds" wrote: I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. For the future, let me advise you *never* to use a vacuum cleaner on your computer. The risk of using it is much greater than the benefits. Although it can remove dirt, it can also result in static electricity discharges that can fry the motherboard or other components. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup They call that "hoovering" in the UK. Jose
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May 15th 09, 08:18 PM
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On May 15, 10:59*am, "Ken Blake, MVP"
wrote: On Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:56 +0100, "Eurofeeds" wrote: I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. For the future, let me advise you *never* to use a vacuum cleaner on your computer. The risk of using it is much greater than the benefits. Although it can remove dirt, it can also result in static electricity discharges that can fry the motherboard or other components. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup They call that "hoovering" in the UK. Jose
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May 15th 09, 08:21 PM
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"Eurofeeds" wrote in message
. com... My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? 1. If you think it is overheating, you can probably download from the mfr. of your CPU a free temperature monitor (and see the specs within which your CPU operates normally.) 2. "Switching off" is not specific. If you mean power suddenly cuts off with no warning, this usually indicates a defective Power Supply Units. PSUs are now very cheaply made (and computer repair stores can instal a new one in about 2 minutes at no charge.) -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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May 15th 09, 08:21 PM
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"Eurofeeds" wrote in message
. com... My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? 1. If you think it is overheating, you can probably download from the mfr. of your CPU a free temperature monitor (and see the specs within which your CPU operates normally.) 2. "Switching off" is not specific. If you mean power suddenly cuts off with no warning, this usually indicates a defective Power Supply Units. PSUs are now very cheaply made (and computer repair stores can instal a new one in about 2 minutes at no charge.) -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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May 15th 09, 09:22 PM
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I've never seen a repair shop that will install a power supply (or any other
part) for no cost. -- Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Don Phillipson" wrote in message ... "Eurofeeds" wrote in message . com... My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? 1. If you think it is overheating, you can probably download from the mfr. of your CPU a free temperature monitor (and see the specs within which your CPU operates normally.) 2. "Switching off" is not specific. If you mean power suddenly cuts off with no warning, this usually indicates a defective Power Supply Units. PSUs are now very cheaply made (and computer repair stores can instal a new one in about 2 minutes at no charge.) -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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May 15th 09, 09:22 PM
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I've never seen a repair shop that will install a power supply (or any other
part) for no cost. -- Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Don Phillipson" wrote in message ... "Eurofeeds" wrote in message . com... My sons XP (Home Premium Edition) PC keeps switching off. I've usually taken this as overheating in the past, and have had it outside and given it a good clean, but still have the problem. I thimk there's a log or sometyhing I can find then poist here for someone to tell me what they think the prob is - that right? 1. If you think it is overheating, you can probably download from the mfr. of your CPU a free temperature monitor (and see the specs within which your CPU operates normally.) 2. "Switching off" is not specific. If you mean power suddenly cuts off with no warning, this usually indicates a defective Power Supply Units. PSUs are now very cheaply made (and computer repair stores can instal a new one in about 2 minutes at no charge.) -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada)
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May 16th 09, 07:02 PM
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Jose
The Hoover Company of New Berlin, Ohio (now North Canton) built the first electric vacuum cleaner that used both a cloth filter bag and cleaning attachments starting in the year 1908. It was invented by James Spangler of Canton, Ohio the previous year. -- Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jose wrote: On May 15, 10:59 am, "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote: On Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:56 +0100, "Eurofeeds" wrote: I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. For the future, let me advise you *never* to use a vacuum cleaner on your computer. The risk of using it is much greater than the benefits. Although it can remove dirt, it can also result in static electricity discharges that can fry the motherboard or other components. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup They call that "hoovering" in the UK. Jose
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May 16th 09, 07:02 PM
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Jose
The Hoover Company of New Berlin, Ohio (now North Canton) built the first electric vacuum cleaner that used both a cloth filter bag and cleaning attachments starting in the year 1908. It was invented by James Spangler of Canton, Ohio the previous year. -- Gerry ~~~~ FCA Stourport, England Enquire, plan and execute ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jose wrote: On May 15, 10:59 am, "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote: On Fri, 15 May 2009 15:44:56 +0100, "Eurofeeds" wrote: I gave it a good brush out outside on a windy day last week with a long soft artists brush so didn't think it could still be dust, but have rune the vacuum cleaner over it and the CPU temp has dropped from 102 C to 70C, so hopefully that was it. For the future, let me advise you *never* to use a vacuum cleaner on your computer. The risk of using it is much greater than the benefits. Although it can remove dirt, it can also result in static electricity discharges that can fry the motherboard or other components. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup They call that "hoovering" in the UK. Jose
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