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Computer keeps rebooting itself
Name: Twin1472 Date: September 27, 2004 at 05:31:17 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: AMD Athlon/ 128 MB
Comment:
My computer keeps restarting every few minutes. what could be the problem? someone told me the hard drive maybe bad. is that true? Thanks in advance
Name: luciano54b Date: September 27, 2004 at 05:37:25 Pacific
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If it restarts alone every few minutes after completing the Windows boot, it looks more that you've got a virus instead of harddrive problems, post more details.
luciano54b
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Response Number 2
Name: nnishp Date: September 27, 2004 at 05:38:07 Pacific
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You need to give us more info. How far does it get before rebooting. DOes it reboot only after certain things are run on your pc? Any error messages?? When you ask for help here please give us as much info as possible so that we can help you
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Response Number 3
Name: DrColt73 Date: September 27, 2004 at 05:39:19 Pacific
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Hi,
Bad or corrupted video drivers does that too. (I had the same symptomes)
Doc
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Response Number 4
Name: gregrwattz Date: September 27, 2004 at 07:07:16 Pacific
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If you overclocked it could be taht otherwise a loose screw in the case could be shorting it out.
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Response Number 5
Name: Twin1472 Date: September 27, 2004 at 07:46:19 Pacific
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it really happens when i working in any program and it would just restart itslef.
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Response Number 6
Name: bigtallboy Date: September 27, 2004 at 08:12:46 Pacific
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right click my computer. properties. advanced tab. startup and recovery. and uncheck to auto restart.
this will allow you to get a blue screen with an error code that you may post back here.
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Response Number 7
Name: bigtallboy Date: September 27, 2004 at 08:14:15 Pacific
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run adaware and spybot and updated virus protection at least!
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Response Number 8
Name: mdktorm Date: October 31, 2004 at 16:32:40 Pacific
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Ok, I have a similar error that the 1st post stated. My pc keeps roobing non-stop. This is my situtation ( Whenever my pc reboots it loads the usual bios then finally gets to the windows sign in screen. Then in a matter of 5seconds you can say it reboots once again. This is a continued deal that upsets me so much.) Lets get to the facts, I install Zygate firewall which I believe thats what is called and had to reboot my pc. Also I ran trenmicro and nortons online scan before I install this program and got rid of a trojan virus I had. So my PC was considered clean and rebooting the pc from the installation. I have Zone Alarm Security and now all I is a indefinite rebooting pc. Somebody please tell me what software or procedures I need to take in consideration. Meaning what type of software can I use that can be booted and repair my issue because I can't logg on to windows so I have to take care of this problem before the logg in. Thank you for your time and hope someone can help me before I just get upset enough to reinstall xp. Farewell all.
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