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frequent shut down of computer
Name: arcons Date: July 15, 2009 at 08:58:42 Pacific OS: Windows XP Product: Dell / OPTIPLEX 330 Subcategory: General
Comment:
my dell computer shuts down frequently when am working
Name: jefro Date: July 15, 2009 at 12:47:34 Pacific
Reply:
Start with event viewer logs.
"Best Practices", Event viewer, host file, perfmon, antivirus, anti-spyware, Live CD's, backups, are in my top 10
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Response Number 2
Name: Rufus42 Date: July 17, 2009 at 07:50:18 Pacific
Reply:
It could be that the CPU is overheating and the system is doing an auto shutdown to avoid damage. Check the heatsink and fan on the CPU & clean thoroughly if it is plugged up with dust.
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