Problem with PC

Yamini
Member • Apr 12, 2008

Problem with PC

Hi friends,
I too have a problem with my PC..Sometimes when i'm working my PC suddenly gets off(shutting down)on its own..I was advised to format my system..I would like to know the actual cause behind this..Just do help me out....

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Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Apr 12, 2008

Well, I believe it would be difficult to answer without knowing the OS. 😀

I have never noticed such problem with Mac.

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Ashraf HZ

Member • Apr 12, 2008

Miniy, did any error message or pop up saying it was about to shutdown?

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Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Apr 13, 2008

Actually, the situation normally happens when you've automatic updates enabled. Once the update is installed, Windows normally needs a restart.

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Ashraf HZ

Member • Apr 13, 2008

The_Big_K
Actually, the situation normally happens when you've automatic updates enabled. Once the update is installed, Windows normally needs a restart.
It does, but there is usually a message that asks whether to restart now or later 😛 I'd be kinda pissed if the updates restart my computer without my permission.

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Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Apr 13, 2008

ash
It does, but there is usually a message that asks whether to restart now or later 😛 I'd be kinda pissed if the updates restart my computer without my permission.
Yeh, and it always shows "Shutting down in 4 minutes" 😡 . Especially when I'm streaming Dilbert Cartoons on YouTube 😉.

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Ashraf HZ

Member • Apr 13, 2008

Oh, I didnt realise there is a countdown timer. Perhaps thats a feature of Vista only? 😛

Ya know, I didnt know there were dilbert cartoons 😛 I've only ever read the comics! Damn, I'm going to be super addicted to watching it now.

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Ashraf HZ

Member • Apr 13, 2008

Biggie, wants the most efficient way to stream the dilbert clips? 😀

This one is so damn funny! -> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOtoujYOWw0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">- YouTube</a>

Check it out CEans!

[EDIT]
And this! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXGDRrkaRgU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Engineer - YouTube</a>

Sorry Miniy for hijacking your thread 😛 We'll be waiting for your response, though. Please list out what OS you use as well as your computer specifications just in case.

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Yamini L

Member • Apr 13, 2008

No messages popped off....Suddenly system gets off on its own(i couldn't shut it down too).....

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Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Apr 13, 2008

miniy
No messages popped off....Suddenly system gets off on its own(i couldn't shut it down too).....
Okay, we'll now try to guess the OS on your system.

Windows XP (SP2) - I say. What do you say, ash? 😁

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engineer_vinay

Member • Apr 13, 2008

may be this a hardware issue, like on-off switch, keyboard. Check your keyboard's key and on/off switch also.

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friendster7

Member • Apr 13, 2008
Sounds like a fault either in the hardware - faulty motherboard

or overheating - a fan has blown somewhere...

How long does it run before switching off? Is it the same length of time each time?

I had a system switch off repeatedly after 20 minutes. Turns out a PSU fan had blown and the heat in the case had no where to go.

I replaced the fan, no bother now.
- 7 months ago
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Try this as well.

Click on START. Right-Click on My Computer and select Properties.

In the System Properties window, select the ADVANCED tab.

On the Advanced window, uncheck the box marked "Automatic Restart".

Now when your computer goes to close down, it may produce a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) with information in white letters about possible causes.

Make a note of the numbers and Google for them. You may find there's a fault that is easily tackled.
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rohit007

Member • Apr 18, 2008

only one solution of this problem is................................format your pc.

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rohit007

Member • Apr 18, 2008

my pc has been infected with virus named funny.avi

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robby

Member • Apr 21, 2008

my keyboard not working properly , wht to do?it stop working in between....

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arunbasillal

Member • Jul 5, 2008

Hey, I think its a Virus. Do you have any other problem, like is your Windows task manger disabled.. or is the system excessively slow..?

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