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Subject: Computer automatically Reboots

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Name: zufc
Date: January 2, 2008 at 02:55:17 Pacific
Subject: Computer automatically Reboots
OS: WindowS xp
CPU/Ram: 256k
Model/Manufacturer: Aut Direct

Comment:

My computer just automatically reboots it's a new machine, dual processor, the weird thing is that i tried it in my friends house and it was ok he left it running for 3 days and it didn't shut down once.....i have got no idea why this is only happening with me

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Response Number 1

Name: WebsWonder
Date: January 2, 2008 at 03:24:44 Pacific
Subject: Computer automatically Reboots

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Mains Power Outages ?????

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Response Number 2

Name: StuartS
Date: January 2, 2008 at 04:47:12 Pacific
Subject: Computer automatically Reboots

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Yes, get yourself a small UPS. That should solve the problem
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uninte...
A small UPS for home use isn't expensive and should also include a telephone socket to protect your telephone from lightening strikes.
Stuart

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Response Number 3

Name: jefro
Date: January 2, 2008 at 07:28:26 Pacific
Subject: Computer automatically Reboots

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Start with event viewer before you buy any more junk.
I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you peanut.

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Response Number 4

Name: zufc
Date: January 3, 2008 at 03:18:46 Pacific
Subject: Computer automatically Reboots

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many thanks for your replies and suggestions my only thought is that why didn't my old computer ever reboot like this i had it for 4 years and it never did this once

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Response Number 5

Name: zufc
Date: January 8, 2008 at 06:39:24 Pacific
Subject: Computer automatically Reboots

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This is what I have tried so far.
I have re-installed XP twice.
I have swapped Hard disk (both IDE and SATA)
I have tried different power/vga cables. keyboard, mouse, monitor.
There is nothing in the event viewer and i have unchecked the box regarding the auto reboot, this must be a hardware problem.
Sometimes I hear a distintive clicking sound before it reboots. On some occasions though the PC will run fine for hours on end and within games so its not overheating, on other occasions it can reboot 5 times in 1 hour!!!!
Any advice appreciated, thanks

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