there are sometimmes when my computer freezes when I turn it off, exactly when it shows the blue screen and a legend says "window is shutting down" but it necer shuts down or it could take hours to shut down...what can I do?\nwhy is it doing that?
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The basic things one should do are as follows.\n\n1. Scandisk the system daily if possible or atleast once in a week.\n2.Defragmentation of the systme to be done\n3.If you are using windows version of operating system you should update windows by connecting to internet and updates to be installed.\n4. you should use anti-virus software and this software also to be updated regularly. you can choose freely available antivirus software like AVG\n5.You should also Adware software programme from net and to check the any unwanted things in the system and to delete the unnecessary files.\n6. You should also deleted temporary internet files now and then.\nTry with above guide lines and good luck to you
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First, you should turn off your Automatic Restart feature.  To do this, you must go to Start, Control Panel, System, System Properties, Advanced Tab, StartUp and Recovery button, and uncheck Automatically restart under System Failure.  What will happen instead of restart is a blue screen.  On that blue screen, there will be stop codes.  Write these down.  Then using a computer that works, enter them in google or go to Microsoft and find the place where you can search for these codes [google will probably be faster].\n\nBy and large, I think there is a problem with heat, probably your cpu.  You should get a can of air and blow out as much dirt and dust as you can.  You may have to remove the fan and clean the fan blades, and that will make it easier to clean the heat sink fins.\n\nBut this is not a sure thing - it acts like it, but getting the stop codes is important as it could be a memory module problem also.  And it could be a software thing, but I don't think so.
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Is it a laptop or desktop? If it is a laptop maybe it is overheating. If it is a desktop start in safe mode and turn off the settings to never shut off for everything and see if it still happens.
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Shutting down your PC should ALWAYS be done by using the "shutdown button". Windows will unload certain components from the memory, save it's present settings and flush the virtual memory when doing so. \nAs stated in the former comment, shutting it down by the power switch (aka hardware reset/shutdown in contrast to software reset/shutdown) will result in the loss of ANY non saved information on your pc and mey provoke STRANGE results on boot-up (desktop settings lost, driver missing etc...). It should ONLY me a last step measure when the pc hangs (does not respond).
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Sounds like your processor is over heating...that will definitely shut down your computer.
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Too vague. It could be a ton of things. My first guess is not a virus because it isn't happening all the time. Since it happens to be mostly when you are playing games my first guess would be your video card. Make sure that the card you are using matches the specs of the games you are playing - then update all the drivers for your current card and try again. If that doesn't work you might need a new card. It also could be memory. Try adding more. Your computer also could be running too hot so it turns itself off to prevent damage. Are all of your fans running? Check bios to see if your temperature is normal. Blow a high powered regular room fan on it while you are playing the games and see if it turns off then. Could be the power supply too. There are so many things. If this all sounds too daunting bring it to a tech or best buy and they can fix it for you, but they'll charge a ton and probably just tell you to buy a new computer from them.
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it seems like some application is initializing while windows is shutting dows, try this, turn off the computer, check if u get the message, then go to control panel, administrator tools, event log and check which application is failing.\nthen go to start-run-msconfig and disable that application from the startup tab. if u dont find it then disable all the unknown applications and click ok nd reeboot. should work.
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I like the response kanis gave..just had one thought to add...a possible hardware problem...have seen a lot of pc's that start randomly shutting down when the mainboard has swollen or burst capacitors on it..you may want to check for that when you take the side of the case off and get in there to dust fans etc
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install antivirus and check once....\nif u r getting a dialogue box saying that ur system is shutting down in 1 minute or something like that then\nopen command prompt\ntype shutdown -a
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I suppose you are running anti-virus & at the same time working on your pc. If the RAM config is less, then its normal for your pc to freeze or slow while the anti-virus is running. Try increasing the ram to atleast 256 or 514 MB. Sure this will help you. But before buying one check out if your motherboard support any extra ram & also what type of ram can be installed S or DDR. \nIf you dont want to replace ram, simply remove unneccessary softwares (which you dont use much) & also delete unwanted data. Further, dont open multiple applications together.
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You have a virus. It won't shut down because the virus prohibits the computer from being turned off. This is to corrupt data and transmit if you have any Internet connection. Please check your computer for a potential virus. It's best to be safe than sorry.
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If it shuts off during a load or around the same time, your heat sink on your process might not be seated well and your cpu could be overheating.  Try reseating the heat sink or making sure it is in place very well.
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There should be a "Pause Break" button above your PageUp button.  On boot up you can hit that to freeze the screen.
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If the computer shuts down a short while after trying to connect to the internet then it is probably a virus. To verify that, close your internet connection and leave your computer open. If the problem persists despite having closed your internet connection then it could mean a hardware problem. Use one of the freeware internet programs to monitor your computer's temperature. If all appears normal there, it might be another virus (check for abnormal processes or cpu usage at your process manager) or a recently installed DDR chip that does not quite agree with your computer or a software installation that did not complete quite succesfully. If none of the above is the case I should advise going to the hardware store from which you bought the computer and ask some professional advice
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Freezes and Crashes \n\nAll computer users must deal with the occasional aggravating freeze or crash. A freeze is a totally unresponsive computer. With a freeze, nothing responds, including the mouse. A crash occurs when a hard drive stops operating and the computer shuts down. Sometimes a crash causes a spontaneous reboot. These problems can be triggered by malfunctions such as resource conflicts, power glitches, hardware problems, software conflicts, and outdated or buggy drivers for various devices that are installed on the computer system. \n\nTroubleshooting Freezes and Crashes Checklist \n\nWhen a freeze or crash occurs, on a PC, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete. If a dialog box appears, select Task Manager and then End Task for the application that is not responding. (On a Macintosh, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Command + Esc to force quit the application that is not responding.) \nIf Ctrl+Alt+Del doesn't work, restart the computer. Use the reset button to do this, if the computer has one, or the power switch if it doesn't. \nIf the mouse responds when it is moved, minimize a window or select the application on the task bar. The computer is not frozen, it is not responding to the selected application. In this case either End Task on a PC or Force Quit on a Macintosh. \nIf the computer is frozen, restart the computer to see if that will solve the problem. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nPossible Causes and Fixes for Freezes and Crashes \n\nFreezes and crashes are generally caused by some sort of instability in the computer system. The following is a list of specific problems that can cause instability along with what to check when troubleshooting each. \n\nViruses can cause instability. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nConflicts can cause instability. \nCheck the Windows Device Manager to see if there are any yellow exclamation marks or red Xs beside the listings for device classifications. If there are, contact Tech Support. \nBuggy or damaged software applications can cause instability. \nIf the system is less stable when certain software programs are running, shut down those programs and see if the problem continues to occur. If the problems stop, chances are that those software programs are causing the problems. \nBuggy, outdated, or conflicting drivers can cause instability. \nCheck manufacturer web sites for updated device drivers for the various devices installed on the computer system, such as: printer drivers, modem drivers, video drivers, sound drivers, USB device drivers, etc. \nUpdate one driver at a time and see if the system stabilizes. If this doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem, so contact Tech Support. \nAC problems can cause instability. \nCheck to see if the computer system is plugged into an overloaded outlet. \nMake sure the computer system is plugged into a surge suppressor. \nThe installation of new devices can cause instability. \nThere are three typical symptoms that point to this problem: \nThe computer system fails to boot, freezes during a boot, or freezes during an operation for no apparent reason. \nThe system fails to recognize the newly installed device. \nOne or more software applications fail to function as expected after an upgrade. \nSome Tips for Dealing with Freezes and Crashes \n\nKeep track of the hardware and software that is added to a computer. The addition of new hardware and software can often cause problems to occur. \nResearch the compatibility of new hardware and software with the existing computer system before purchase and installation. \nThe older a PC, the more likely it is to crash. \nWhen a computer freezes or crashes, chances are that changes made after the last save and when the freeze or crash occurred will be lost.
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Do you get a blue screen saying anything? Sounds like a driver or IRQL mix-up. Any recent changes? Did you run a good anti-virus prog like AVG 7.1? Need more info to help you.
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Only if you dont restart or shut down your computer can you avoid that welcome windows. \nIf your Compputer can start in hibernation mode, then instead of shutting down your PC, put it in hibernation mode. \nBut that means ur computer is like on 24-7. it takes less power, but its still on! and some times you have to restart wen you install something!!\n\nIn a Hurry, Use HIBBERNATION