i have a problem wiht my 2 year old wondows xp computer,the problem is i will be running my spy-bot or my ad -ware adn my computer will just turn off....
then i try to manually turn it back on (the on/off switch) but it wont turn back on it sounds like its about to but then nothing i will not turn on so i try and i try so i eventually have to unplug the hole ting like from teh wall adn i know thats apperiantly not good for your computer but thats the only way to turn it back on..... and i ahve happend like 5 (maybea lil less) times today...well if anyone can help thanks
-Betty

vickie

Try running Adaware and SpyBot from the safe mode. Make sure both programs are updated. I am a little unclear about your comment, "it happens like 5 times, maybe a little less today". Are these acheduled scans or are you manually trying to run them to see if things will work? Can you terminated them using the task manager, instead of pulling the power plug?

You may have to hold your power button in for up to 10 seconds and it will shut off safely. Then you can turn it on again. Pulling the plug is not good for your hardware.
Check your power settings and see if your PC is set up to turn off after a certain time. HD, monitor etc.
I set all mine to 'never'
Also, uncheck hibernation if you don't use it.

Hopefully my advice will help you...Please post back with your results....thanks

thanks i will try to do those things you told me but when u said you were unclear wheat i ment was it turned of the first time while i was just on the computer thn i tryed to do the spybot after to see if something was wrong.

vickie