My computer keeps on restaring by itself what can i do? it is a windows xp?
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It could possibly be that your computer is getting too hot. Here's a program that can help monitor your computer's temp:\n\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,7309,RSS,RSS,00.asp\n\nAlso you should check for viruses as previously suggested. Here's a place you can get free virus software if you don't have any: www.avast.com.\n\nYou might also try the windows troubleshooter guide.
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Try booting into safemode, log in under the administrator account and see what happens. if the same thing then maybe you can do a system restore from the command prompt: \nhttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304449\nTry restoring the computer to a time when it last worked. If that doesnt work and you have your windows xp disk, boot from it load the recovery console and try a chkdsk /r. More info on the recovery console here: \nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/bootcons_chkdsk.mspx?mfr=true\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_run_console.mspx?mfr=true\nAll else fails, reinstall the OS.
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If Windows XP suddenly starts without warning, or restarts when you try to shut it down, it may be because your operating system is set to automatically restart when certain system errors occur. This feature of the Windows XP operating system can be disabled. Use the information below to disable the Automatically Restart option. \n\nResolve this issue by turning of the Automatically Restart option: \n\n1. Click Start, right-click My Computer and click Properties. \n2. Click the Advanced tab and select Settings in the Startup & Recovery section. \n3. Remove the check mark next to Automatically Restart under System Failure. \n4. Click OK to close the Startup and Recovery window and click OK to close the System Properties window. \n5. Restart the PC.\n\nThe PC will no longer restart automatically when a problem occurs. Instead a blue screen appears with more useful information. You can now search for a resolution using the text from the error.\n\nAfter you perform the above steps, check if the issue persists in "safe mode with Networking", scan for virus, get the BIOS update from the manufacturer.
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Try to do a windows repair by booting from a windows xp cd.  Then continue with a windows setup and do a repair when it asks you to.
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XP W/ SP 2 IS ACTUALLY (man, that's annoying) quite stable.  With problems like that I'd try reinstalling Windows--this'll give you a fresh install and wipe out stuff running in the background.  If same thing happens with fresh install you probably have a hardware problem.
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Think a virus problem.. else there's something wrong in your Xp so first get Scan Completely if still not Fixed... try Restoring your computer accessories > system tools > system restore > and do it...\nif you have installed some useful programs and don't want them get uninstalled then don't restore..... instead Get registry Mecanic becasue there must be problem in you registry..... http://www.download.com\n\nif you know registry editing then you can got to run > regedit> and see.. if any changes...  possible
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Which OS?  If you are running XP can you get into safe mode?  Press F8 right after start up and select safe mode.  If you are able to run in safe mode there is something starting when XP is running in standard mode.  If that is the case I would try a system restore if you have had that enabled.  While in safe mode from the start menu click programs, accessories, system tools, system restore.  Select a date before the problem started.  Good Luck
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There is a system restore on your computer you can restore it to a time that had it the way it used to be (I hope I am clear with this). I have had to do that as well and it worked for me. If not then you need to clean your system and go to windows online and there are some forums there with anwsers there that will help its full of windows geeks and they are helpfull as well with this. If you cant restore this then you may have to delete it and reload it on the computer. I am sorry I am new to windows XP PRO myself but I had this problem last month and I jsut did a total system restore and it worked.
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In your set up there is a place that you can take your computer back to a specific date before you started having the problem. It is called "System Restore" & it should be under "Performance & Maintence". I've used it on Windows XP several times & it is a LifeSaver. Then go to PC World & download "Spyware Blaster" it's free & it blocks over 5,000 known "bugs".
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do a windows xp INPLACE UPGRADE..\n\nAKA windows xp repair.  boot from cd.. (DONT GOTO THE RECOVERY CONCSOLE) when the list of windows comes up choose the option to repair it.
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you are probably running out of memory.  windows xp is a huge memory hog.  when a computer runs out of RAM it starts storing information on the hard drive in what's called virtual memory.  the hard drive is several orders of magnitude slower than regular RAM and it brings your computer to a grinding halt.  if you were running xp before without any problems, and after reinstall this is going on, you probably have some features turned on by default that were off before.  go through your system control panel and turn off all the whiz-bang graphical doodads and junk like that you don't need.
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click on my computer, select properties, advanced , start up and recovery and make changes there. It will solve ur problem.
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I don't know what causes it, but it has happened to me.  I just reboot my computer and it fixes itself.
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Go to Start Menu, then Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools.\n\nDo a system Restore and set it back to a couple of days so that you can get it back to way it was.\n\nSometimes after a blackout or a power outage, if you dont have a surger protector, you can really screw up your system. You might need to reinstall windows if system restore does not work.
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Assuming it is Windows XP, run the system restore utility (Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Restore).  Use the calendar and select a date prior to the time the problem started. This will put the computer back to the state it was in on that date. Just be aware that if you have installed any software or changed any settings on the computer since then, they may get lost.
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in windows xp there is an option called as savepoint which has the last configuration of ur system performing well.\nin a nutshell when u reboot(restart)  ur system just press F8 and then of all those options select the option\nStart in last known good configuration.\nit howevers removes any program that has been installed and is causing problem try this first,.\nif it doesnot work run a system scan using a antivirus that will definitely help.\neven then if things does not sort out format ur hard drive and reinstall everything.\nBEST OF LUCK!!!!!!!!1
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System Restore.\n\nThis would restore the computer to an earlier date.\n\nFor information :\n\nUsing System Restore for Windows XP\n---------------------------------------------------\nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?lc=en&cc=us&docname=bph07103\n\nor\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084/