PC shutting down abruptly.

Replies

• 

  sarveshgupta

  Look at the task manager (ctrl + alt + delete) and look if the computer is constantly running at 100% CPU usage (it says at the bottom what % is being used).
  
  If it is at 100% and stays there without fluctuating, then try looking in the processes tab to see what is using up so much of the CPU. It may be a program that is running improperly, or it may be a virus.
  
  If your C: drive is the system one, free more space on it. And defragment all drives
  
  Check for unused or unrequired applications and remove them if you don't need them.
  
  Cleanup your drive - right click on the drive - select properties - select cleanup drive.
  
  Try these options, maybe they help you
• 

  gaurav.bhorkar

  The CPU usage is not 100 %, its normal.
  
  Does Win XP restarts if it is overloaded?
  
  Sometimes, when the OS is booting my computer automatically restarts (or keeps restarting).
• 

  Manish Goyal

  check userinit.exe or something like this file in system32
  is it there?
• 

  gaurav.bhorkar

  goyal420

  check userinit.exe or something like this file in system32
  is it there?

  Yes, 'userinit.exe' is present in the system32 directory.
• 

  Manish Goyal

  Change the virtual memory settings My Computer ----> Properties ----->Advanced ------> Performance -------> Advanced ---------> Virtual Memory
  For paging file size, select custom file size , with initial size 500 MB and final size 1000 MB. Save the settings. You can increase the paging file size further according to the software programs you use.
  I hope it will help you
• 

  gaurav.bhorkar

  No effect even after increasing the page file size.
• 

  saurabh2486

  which application ur using and also tell me the configuration of ur pc
• 

  gaurav.bhorkar

  The only memory consuming application on my PC is Norton Antivirus.
  
  Configuration:
  
  Processor - Intel Pentium Dual core CPU E5300 2.60 GHz
  Ram - 1 GB DDR2
  Motherboard - Intel DG41RQ (Intel G41 express chipset).
• 

  chalu

  check ur ram.shutting down problems occurs if ram is not inserted properly.
• 

  saurabh2486

  which version of norton antivirus ur using use 2009 gaming edition or try eset smart security its good and light weight
• 

  just2rock

  after reading all above comments i will suggest Chalu's idea.To explain it on a larger scale ,i would say,RAM problem insist Physical Dump Memory & related errors to generate which in turn leads to restart of OS & Blue screens etc.
  How to Solve:
  Open OS...go to Run..type CHKDSK & let it complete .On completion ,go to task manager & check proceeses running & CPU load...if problem still persists re install RAM after cleaning etc or try to reinstall XP or repair same through DISK option
• 

  gaurav.bhorkar

  I think that there is something wrong with the RAM as it is of local brand. I'll get it checked.
• 

  ONKSSSSS

  Well I think Check your heat sink. Even if the RAM (or any other part) is overheated then it might lead to shutdown abruptly. Cleanup Mechanical parts ( Fan ,SMPS, ac adapter etc).
• 

  gaurav.bhorkar

  ONKSSSSS

  Well I think Check your heat sink. Even if the RAM (or any other part) is overheated then it might lead to shutdown abruptly. Cleanup Mechanical parts ( Fan ,SMPS, ac adapter etc).

  Thanks for your suggestion, onkss
• 

  Guttu

  Keep the cabinet open for sometime. If that stops the problem then you need a better cooling solution.
• 

  gaurav.bhorkar

  Guttu

  Keep the cabinet open for sometime. If that stops the problem then you need a better cooling solution.

  I'll try your suggestion first.