Computer Shuts Down!? HELP!?
920839
Its most probably a dialer. If you can acess the net from your computer, then download a free anti-virus and anti-spyware, update them and thoroughly scan your computer. If you have poated this question from someone else's computer, then download the setup file onto his computer, paste it to a pen drive or burn it to a CD(its too big for a floppy) and run it on your computer.\nAOL Active Virus Shield:\nhttp://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp\n\nSpyBot Search and Destroy: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/spy...
1076509
You should check the processor temperature. BIOS in modern computers has a setting that shutdown the system when the processor temperature reaches 70 degrees celcius. Think of a better way of cooling your system.
33310
Your computer is turning off because you have way too many problems running while you play your computer game. Applications such as games really slow down your computer. if you press alt ctrl delete all at once it brings up the windows task manager. from there you can see what programs are running. click on the ones that you feel are unneccessay and then click end process. BUT MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ENDING THE UNNEEDED PROGRAMS. if you dont it can cause ur computer to crash. or if ur too scared to do that just x out and programs such as internet explorer, aim, etc that are on while your playing that game. by the way what game are you playing and what kind of computer do you have
1086786
Somethings to do will be;\n\nOpen the computer and check all cables and connections\nRemove the CMOS battery to reset the Bios\nDisconnect any hardware that you don't need to boot up\nTake the Ram out and then put it back in\n\nIf none of this helps then it is either a power supply problem or the CPU is blown and the only way to find out which one is to remove it and test it with a working one.
941506
you should try hibernating it. this will save power and will save you time when you start your computer up. right click the taskbar, click task manager, click shut down on the top, and click hibernate.
926786
This sounds as if your power supply on the PC itself went bad.  Especially if you have checked all your power connections, and you are still on getting power to your system.  \n\nyou may need to contact E machines and see if your system is stll under any warranty.  If you have any Geek friends, have them check it out to make sure its the power supply, and not the motherboard, memory, and/or processor.
472092
are you powering up with your battery alone, or are you plugged into an outlet?\n\nhow old is your computer? is it worth spending money to fix it by going to a computer repair shop?  are your files very valuable?
265636
Make sure the computer shuts down properly.
957923
i have found its the upgrades getting sorted out as i'am shutting down causes my system to hang or after a defrag \nif after i have upgraded and used my pc to do something else it shuts down properly
332938
It could be that your fan has burned out.  If you notice the fan does not come on at all anymore, it's probably time to get a new one.  \n\nSide note... if your computer is in a room that tends to get warm, you're going to want to change that fan soon and/or use another fan (small household oscillating type) to cool your CPU unit.  If your system gets too warm, the whole thing will shut down till it has a chance to cool down again.
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Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Del keys simultaneously.\nPress them again.\nThat is called a "hot reboot" because the power is not turned off.\n\nShut down your computer.\nStart it up again.\nThat is called a "cold reboot" because the power is turned off.
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I'll try to return the favor of answering your q...\n\nI have a couple of decades of hardware experience, and your problem is one of the more difficult to pin down quickly. It's possible you have power supply problems (your electrical system). If the voltage dips "too far" (how far is too far depends on the electrical device) then your Compaq may shut down. Different computers, even different Compaqs, may shut down more, or less easily as the voltage coming from your wall outlet sags below 120 volts. You may, or may not, notice the lights dimming, but it may still be enough to trip the off circuit in your Compaq. If you don't have one yet, spend $40+ and get a battery backup (UPS). It'll help any system last longer, too. I like the APC UPSs.\n\nSecond possibility is that your Compaqs power supply (internal silver box) may be getting flakey. I haven't worked on a Compaq in a long time, but they used to have "custom" (proprietary) power supplies that required going back to them (Compaq) for a replacement (at a premium price). If it's a standard size/shape, then a new power supply is only around $50 to $60 and available at most local PC stores. Not a lot of expense, and easy to replace for even a novice. (Please uplug the system from the wall first, and try not to touch any electronic components inside the computer during your foray into the inner-world of your Compaq.)\n\nIf you still have trouble after confirming your electrical supply is good and your power supply isn't causing the shutdown, it is -slightly- possible you have a bad hard drive or mainboard. Replacing either of these is doable, but not for the non-tech. If you have a spare hard drive, you can just install it (replace your current hard drive) and fire the system up...let it sit...if it runs for a substantial amount of time longer than it usually does, then you -might- have found the problem. \n\nFinally, you may just have a heat problem. Try making sure all the vents (front, side, back) are clean and clear of obstruction. If you feel competent, take the case cover off and blow out the dust inside (but take the system OUTside first!). I've seen systems in relatively clean office environments build up a half-inch of grey fuzzy 'lint' all over the inside in less than a year. Even if this doesn't fix your problem, it'll probably make your system last longer by running cooler. I've seen hard drives that ran as low as 90 degrees F, and as high as 175 degrees F. The lower the better...within reason (less than 120F should be fine).\n\nHope this helps.
877133
Could be a number of things ... if it's a virus you need to remove the hard-drive and "piggy-back" it into another computer for a complete virus scan \nIt could be the Thermal Grease on your CPU has dried out causing overheating, or a cooling fan not working that will shut most newish machines down or it could be something else hardware related
894327
Try rebacking everything up again. This time DO NOT touch the power buttons or anything else just let it finish the job at hand...Thanks
1134378
Right click on My Computer icon> properties>Click on Advance Tab>Down at the bottom find Start up and System Recovery> hit the settings> uncheck---Under System Failure----Automatically Restart..\nThat should take care of it temporarily.\nU might wanna rebuilt your PC from scratch...U might have some other serious issues which is causing it.\nGood Luck.
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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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It could be many things.... start by disconnecting  your Hard Drive... if it still restarts and does not let you stay in the bios try a new Power Supply... if persist its most likely your motherboard... make sure to disconnect  everything else...