Gnfnrhead Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) My computer keeps shutting down for seemingly no reason. 80% of the time it'd be when ''computer usage'' is high (the percentage thing in Task manager) but other times its just goes off.Examples:Converting .avi to DVDConverting .avi to .mov (different programmes)Burning DVD to DiscBurning .avi to DiscImporting a CD into i-tunesWatching a video on WMPDownloadingSurfing the netThe first time it happened i was using convertXtoDVD but its happened on other converters since. It wasent the first time i used that program either as ive done a few DVDs with it.It just goes off like the battery has died or the power has gone. No warning. I thought maybe it wasent plugged in properly but everything is right.If i turn it on again straight away it shuts down again. I have to leave it for about 2 minutes before turning it back on again.I did a virus scan but it said i was clean.Info:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack: 2.0 Anyone have any ideas on how to fix it before i try a restore? Edited March 8, 2007 by Gnfnrhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Do you get anything like a blue error screen, or anything that pops up after you restart the computer?To me, the problem sounds like either your memory is starting to die, or your power supply is on its way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Do you get anything like a blue error screen, or anything that pops up after you restart the computer?To me, the problem sounds like either your memory is starting to die, or your power supply is on its way out.All possible reasons, but if it happens when CPU usage is high, then it could just be overheating. Make sure all your computer's fans are working and that it's not sitting in an enclosed area with no airflow. You said something about a battery? Is it a laptop? They can overheat really easily if they're sitting on a bed or something - the cloth blocks the fan holes, your computer gets no ventilation and the components overheat. Some just turn themselves off to stop them from combusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnfnrhead Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 (edited) Do you get anything like a blue error screen, or anything that pops up after you restart the computer?To me, the problem sounds like either your memory is starting to die, or your power supply is on its way out.I dont get anything thankfully it just starts as normal if i leave it for a few minutes. I got a blue screen on my last computer so i hope i dont get one this time aswell Do you get anything like a blue error screen, or anything that pops up after you restart the computer?To me, the problem sounds like either your memory is starting to die, or your power supply is on its way out.All possible reasons, but if it happens when CPU usage is high, then it could just be overheating. Make sure all your computer's fans are working and that it's not sitting in an enclosed area with no airflow. You said something about a battery? Is it a laptop? They can overheat really easily if they're sitting on a bed or something - the cloth blocks the fan holes, your computer gets no ventilation and the components overheat. Some just turn themselves off to stop them from combusting.My computer (laptop) does be pretty much stationary on an actual compter table. As far as i can tell the fans are working and seem to be on the side. Is their anything i can get that will prop it up or something to keep it off the table as the underside does get very hot. Edited March 8, 2007 by Gnfnrhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hmm. If it's a PC, then unscrew a side panel, and next time it turns off - put your hand in there and see if you can tell where the source of the heat is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I do think it may be overheating as well. This happened to my friends laptop (gateway) and he needed to get the fans replaced. Go to your manufacturers website and search for a product manual or something of that nature. They should give you instructions there on how to "open it up" and see how it looks... You'd probably wanna unplug it and take the battery out (if its a laptop) before you do this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 When you open up the side panel of the PC, look and see if there is a build-up of dust. When too much dust gets on the fans and inside the ventilation holes, it will cause your PC to over heat. If there is a lot of dust, get a can of compressed air and blow it all out of there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 When you open up the side panel of the PC, look and see if there is a build-up of dust. When too much dust gets on the fans and inside the ventilation holes, it will cause your PC to over heat. If there is a lot of dust, get a can of compressed air and blow it all out of there. Just don't be tempted to use a vaccuum cleaner. You can damage things pretty badly doing that......I should know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnfnrhead Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 When you open up the side panel of the PC, look and see if there is a build-up of dust. When too much dust gets on the fans and inside the ventilation holes, it will cause your PC to over heat. If there is a lot of dust, get a can of compressed air and blow it all out of there. Just don't be tempted to use a vaccuum cleaner. You can damage things pretty badly doing that......I should know. Im glad you said that cause thats what i was thinking, would it work instead lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted Mind Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 When you open up the side panel of the PC, look and see if there is a build-up of dust. When too much dust gets on the fans and inside the ventilation holes, it will cause your PC to over heat. If there is a lot of dust, get a can of compressed air and blow it all out of there. Just don't be tempted to use a vaccuum cleaner. You can damage things pretty badly doing that......I should know. I'd recommend something like this I used it on my playstation, my computer, cd player ect. it fixed all of em (thats not the exact product I used, I don't know what it was called)but yeah, don't use a vacuum cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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