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Nima · 06-29-2003, 07:12 PM

Hi guys!
my computer keeps restarting at random times, mostly after I turn on my computer it would restart and restart and restart and then all of a sudden it is fixed. I am guessing this is either a hardware/software/virus problem but I scanned for viruses and could not find anything. If anyone knows what the problem might be let me know.

thanks!

Pete · 06-29-2003, 07:13 PM

Kick it a few times

Pointless · 06-29-2003, 07:14 PM

format c:\

grand · 06-29-2003, 07:14 PM

cpu fan maybe...

Nima · 06-29-2003, 07:17 PM

I thought it could be the CPU fan!! because it started making some weird noise but after a while the noise stops.

escorpio · 06-29-2003, 07:17 PM

short?

Spunky · 06-29-2003, 07:17 PM

Power supply

Brown Bear · 06-29-2003, 07:17 PM

Probably your computer is set to restart when it crashes. You can check the event viewers in the Administrative Tools in the Control Panel for clues. To stop it from restarting go C.P.>System>Advanced>(Startup and Recovery)Settings. Uncheck "Automatically restart".

iroc409 · 06-29-2003, 07:18 PM

windows 2000 pro? it does that.

seven · 06-29-2003, 07:19 PM

If it's XP just reinstall it.. believe it has a bug.. happened to me once

frippeno · 06-29-2003, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nezster
I thought it could be the CPU fan!! because it started making some weird noise but after a while the noise stops.

Well there you have it. My guess would be that your CPU cooling fans is on its last legs.

When the CPU overtemps, the system will shut down. If the fan is not running, it will overtemp. Perhaps after you start the thing up for the umpteenth time, the fan get started (its always the 'bearings' that cause the problem) and keeps you cool and running.

When the CPU and/or chipset fan (if any) fail, you are running the rist of frying your box. If you are getting noises, that is your cue to open the thing up and replace the failing fan.

That is all.

chshkt · 06-29-2003, 07:35 PM

i had the same problem the last few days but also the lights were blinking from time to time... that's from low tension if some fuse is fucked, the support comed and fixed the problem with the tension and my pc doesn't restart anymore
there are few possibilites, try to find it
it can be some software problem
it can be from the power supply
it can be from a virus
it can be from the higher temperatures, get into the bios and check out what's the current CPU temp and on what temperature is given on the pc to shut down/restart. on mine is 80 Celsius
there are other possibilties also

i don't recommend you to reinstall windows if your pc will restart in the middle of the installation

robfantasy · 06-29-2003, 07:47 PM

that or an extreme build up of dust..

Dirty4Free Sierra · 06-29-2003, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spunky1
Power supply

Exactly. I had the same problem on two different computers. When the power supply starts going the computer restarts all by itself. It's very annoying.

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bryany · 06-29-2003, 08:00 PM

I had that problem too, are you using Norton's AV? I heard that could fuck it up sometimes as well

what kind of CPU and mother board are you using? I had a P4 2.4 and motherboard that conflicted with each other and it did the same thing, normally when I go to open an app

Lane · 06-29-2003, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spunky1
Power supply

yea. most common reason for this

spamofon · 06-29-2003, 08:06 PM

i have the same problem

Ironhorse · 06-29-2003, 08:09 PM

There's been alot of viruses lately.

nap · 06-29-2003, 08:10 PM

my computer did that when it was over heating. try adding another fan or cleaning your pc out. SiSoftware Sandra Standard is good for monitoring your pc's hardware.

StupidNewbie · 06-29-2003, 08:15 PM

power supply

mine used to restart in the middle of the night by itself aswell. costs like $50 for a cheap one.

blackmonsters · 06-29-2003, 08:31 PM

That can also be caused by the KAK virus.
Go here and run a test to see if you have it.
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...t.kakworm.html

rowan · 06-29-2003, 09:33 PM

I have a slightly different problem... occasionally after I shut down my computer, it immediately turns itself back on. I select shutdown, walk out of the room, then come back later and find it's booted again!

Nima · 06-30-2003, 01:13 PM

Well I checked somewhere and thought it was Norton AV with that lucomserver thing but I fixed that and it still happens.

So it is my CPU fan or my power supply. I checked for viruses and have none.

loverboy · 06-30-2003, 02:19 PM

have you tried installing the patches?

Sly_RJ · 06-30-2003, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brown Bear
Probably your computer is set to restart when it crashes. You can check the event viewers in the Administrative Tools in the Control Panel for clues. To stop it from restarting go C.P.>System>Advanced>(Startup and Recovery)Settings. Uncheck "Automatically restart".

How can I do this on Windows 98?

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Nima Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,192	my computer keeps restaring by itself Hi guys! my computer keeps restarting at random times, mostly after I turn on my computer it would restart and restart and restart and then all of a sudden it is fixed. I am guessing this is either a hardware/software/virus problem but I scanned for viruses and could not find anything. If anyone knows what the problem might be let me know. thanks!

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chshkt Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,500	i had the same problem the last few days but also the lights were blinking from time to time... that's from low tension if some fuse is fucked, the support comed and fixed the problem with the tension and my pc doesn't restart anymore there are few possibilites, try to find it it can be some software problem it can be from the power supply it can be from a virus it can be from the higher temperatures, get into the bios and check out what's the current CPU temp and on what temperature is given on the pc to shut down/restart. on mine is 80 Celsius there are other possibilties also i don't recommend you to reinstall windows if your pc will restart in the middle of the installation __________________ Start An Online Business, FREE!

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bryany Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 2,037	I had that problem too, are you using Norton's AV? I heard that could fuck it up sometimes as well what kind of CPU and mother board are you using? I had a P4 2.4 and motherboard that conflicted with each other and it did the same thing, normally when I go to open an app __________________ ya ya, I'll fill this in later...

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nap Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: midwest Posts: 2,765	my computer did that when it was over heating. try adding another fan or cleaning your pc out. SiSoftware Sandra Standard is good for monitoring your pc's hardware.

06-29-2003, 08:15 PM	#20
StupidNewbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 864	power supply mine used to restart in the middle of the night by itself aswell. costs like $50 for a cheap one.

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06-29-2003, 09:33 PM	#22
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	I have a slightly different problem... occasionally after I shut down my computer, it immediately turns itself back on. I select shutdown, walk out of the room, then come back later and find it's booted again!

06-30-2003, 01:13 PM	#23
Nima Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,192	Well I checked somewhere and thought it was Norton AV with that lucomserver thing but I fixed that and it still happens. So it is my CPU fan or my power supply. I checked for viruses and have none.

06-30-2003, 02:19 PM	#24
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	have you tried installing the patches?