My PC is shutting down ITSELF.

arjhay · 07-23-2004, 04:21 PM

Hi. I am using Windows XP... when i open my PC, and after 2 minutes, my PC automatically shuts down itself. I am using a public computer right now because I can't use my own PC because after opening it.. and after 2 minutes it just shut down ITSELF. Please Help...

Grimulus · 07-23-2004, 04:32 PM

Yeah man, I've had that problem. I also use XP pro.

If you have just installed a driver, it could be the problem. I installed a modem driver and my comp started doing that crap. About every 2 minutes it would reboot itself. I solved the problem by rolling back the driver in safe mode.
If it is shutting all the way down you may need to ask someone else. Try to open windows in safe mode(probably F8 on the bootup) and anything you have done beforehand remove it. You may be able to get a copy of a stinger type thing to see if your comp is infected with anything. When in safe mode and it still shuts down/reboots, ask someone else. I'm to good with this computer st uff.

arjhay · 07-23-2004, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimulus

Yeah man, I've had that problem. I also use XP pro.

If you have just installed a driver, it could be the problem. I installed a modem driver and my comp started doing that crap. About every 2 minutes it would reboot itself. I solved the problem by rolling back the driver in safe mode.
If it is shutting all the way down you may need to ask someone else. Try to open windows in safe mode(probably F8 on the bootup) and anything you have done beforehand remove it. You may be able to get a copy of a stinger type thing to see if your comp is infected with anything. When in safe mode and it still shuts down/reboots, ask someone else. I'm to good with this computer st uff.

Hi. Thanks for the quick reply. So, if i turn on my PC i'll press F8 to safe mode?! which one i'll pick to run safe mode because there are 4 thigns that you need to pick and i don't know which one to pick... I think we've installed something before... but it was ages ago.. it was the mcafee anti virus and the creative webcam..

So I am going to click F8 for the safe mode?am i right? please tell me step by step. thanks.

Lanther · 07-23-2004, 08:04 PM

hit F8 right before xp starts up it will give u a menu with several options on it choose start computer in safe mode when windows starts in safe mode it will ask you if you want to start in safe mode or if you want to do a system restore. I'd try the restore and set it back to a point before you were having this problem and see if that helps. Last guys system I worked on that had this problem I ended up having to do a a clean format to get it to work right.

**Praetor** · 07-24-2004, 01:03 AM

1. Is there a msg box that pops up before it shutsdown (i.e., MS Blaster)

2. Heat problems?

3. To make sure you dont miss safemode, just start pushing F8 at 1-second intervals as soon as you turn the computer on

Sophocles · 07-24-2004, 01:25 AM

2. Heat problems?

Check your CPU cooling, if the heatsink is choked with dust or the fan is no longer working properly, that will cause your system to shut down.

arjhay · 07-25-2004, 05:33 PM

thanks a lot guys for the quick reply... my PC is okay now. I just put it in "safe mode" and as of now it is working as normal.. thanks again.

**Praetor** · 07-25-2004, 07:19 PM

"Safe Mode", isnt "normal" dude... you should really look into it: since it works ok in safe mode, I'd say it isnt a heat issue but more of a corrupted installation issue

arjhay · 07-25-2004, 09:15 PM

ah. right.. so what's the best thing to do?

**Praetor** · 07-25-2004, 09:35 PM

1. Run a virus/spyware scan to rule out that possibility
2. Actually verify that it isnt a heat issue (i.e., check the temps)
3. Anything you've installed prior to this problem starting?

07-23-2004, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
arjhay Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 41	My PC is shutting down ITSELF. Hi. I am using Windows XP... when i open my PC, and after 2 minutes, my PC automatically shuts down itself. I am using a public computer right now because I can't use my own PC because after opening it.. and after 2 minutes it just shut down ITSELF. Please Help...

07-23-2004, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grimulus Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 22 Posts: 456	Yeah man, I've had that problem. I also use XP pro. If you have just installed a driver, it could be the problem. I installed a modem driver and my comp started doing that crap. About every 2 minutes it would reboot itself. I solved the problem by rolling back the driver in safe mode. If it is shutting all the way down you may need to ask someone else. Try to open windows in safe mode(probably F8 on the bootup) and anything you have done beforehand remove it. You may be able to get a copy of a stinger type thing to see if your comp is infected with anything. When in safe mode and it still shuts down/reboots, ask someone else. I'm to good with this computer st uff. __________________ XFX 680i LT E6600 @ 3.6ghz eVGA 8800GTS Crucial Ballistix PC6400 X-Fi Platinum Corsair HX620 560gb - 320WD + 2x120 Seagate Barracuda(sata) Stacker case Proc & NB are watercooled.

07-24-2004, 01:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 19,943	1. Is there a msg box that pops up before it shutsdown (i.e., MS Blaster) 2. Heat problems? 3. To make sure you dont miss safemode, just start pushing F8 at 1-second intervals as soon as you turn the computer on __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

07-25-2004, 07:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 19,943	"Safe Mode", isnt "normal" dude... you should really look into it: since it works ok in safe mode, I'd say it isnt a heat issue but more of a corrupted installation issue __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

07-25-2004, 09:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 19,943	1. Run a virus/spyware scan to rule out that possibility 2. Actually verify that it isnt a heat issue (i.e., check the temps) 3. Anything you've installed prior to this problem starting? __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

07-23-2004, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lanther Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Age: 31 Posts: 231	hit F8 right before xp starts up it will give u a menu with several options on it choose start computer in safe mode when windows starts in safe mode it will ask you if you want to start in safe mode or if you want to do a system restore. I'd try the restore and set it back to a point before you were having this problem and see if that helps. Last guys system I worked on that had this problem I ended up having to do a a clean format to get it to work right.

07-24-2004, 01:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sophocles VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 162	2. Heat problems? Check your CPU cooling, if the heatsink is choked with dust or the fan is no longer working properly, that will cause your system to shut down.

07-25-2004, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
arjhay Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 41	thanks a lot guys for the quick reply... my PC is okay now. I just put it in "safe mode" and as of now it is working as normal.. thanks again.

07-25-2004, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
arjhay Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 41	ah. right.. so what's the best thing to do?

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