Computer restart and bootng problems

Flobby · 08-09-2008, 03:16 AM

My computer is currently experiencing problems. When i turn it on, after a few seconds it will just shut down. Sometimes i get up to my desktop and ican continue using my computer as normal but then it will restart 5-10 mins after i turned on the computer. Also once the computer shuts down i cannot turn it back on. If you can please help me, it will be greatly appreciated

tmtbb · 08-09-2008, 03:24 AM

Hi

when it shuts down in windows does it run the log off/power down screen? if so it might be a problem with your power button on your case.

Flobby · 08-09-2008, 03:25 AM

no the screen just blaks out. and the computer is off. My printer and speakers are still on so it isnt a power failure

tmtbb · 08-09-2008, 03:33 AM

well it's some sort hardware problem, i would double check all your connections and make sure all your fans are clear

Flobby · 08-09-2008, 03:35 AM

thanks :)

btw im not a computer pro, but does that mean taking apart my computer?

tmtbb · 08-09-2008, 03:42 AM

well if not a computer pro either (more like adept) but yes, but if your still under coved by the computer maker you may just want to give it to them to sort out since opening your pc could void your cover. Else just take of the cover off and look at all the connections and maker sure none of them are loose and if you see any build up of dust under the fans give it a clean with a can of compressed air that you can get from most computer shops

Flobby · 08-09-2008, 03:49 AM

altright thanks :) alot tmtbb

**ssj4Gogeta** · 08-09-2008, 07:18 AM

It could be an overheating problem. What are your CPU temps and which CPU are you using?

Flobby · 10-07-2008, 02:37 AM

well, i just cleaned out all the dust and pulled out all the cords from the computer and let it rest for 1 week. My comp worked for a month and now its starting to screw up again.

In reply to above. CPU-i think INtel Pentium 4 CPU 3.20GHz 3200 MHz, temp is 42C, cooling fans 2280 RPM

JaymzPhoenix · 10-07-2008, 08:18 AM

Check that your CPU fan is connected properly. Also try another clean up.

Kemphas · 10-07-2008, 09:06 AM

I would replace your CPU cooler, my unit normaly runs around 22C. I remember back in the day building a computer and forgeting to plug in the cpu fan (everyone has some dumb luck). Anyways their was a safety and you may be croaching your safety point where it automacily shuts down your unit. You may be croaching your saftey limit for a number of reasons, maybe your cpu coolant paste is getting old or got air in it. i would replace it and see if that works 44C isa little high.

JaymzPhoenix · 10-07-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kemphas

maybe your cpu coolant paste is getting old or got air in it. i would replace it and see if that works.

+1

Some Intel fans are hard to secure properly, I had to fix one where you had to turn the screws the opposite way to the arrows :S

Flobby · 10-08-2008, 07:25 PM

Which fan is it? i have two fans.

08-09-2008, 03:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Flobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Computer restart and bootng problems My computer is currently experiencing problems. When i turn it on, after a few seconds it will just shut down. Sometimes i get up to my desktop and ican continue using my computer as normal but then it will restart 5-10 mins after i turned on the computer. Also once the computer shuts down i cannot turn it back on. If you can please help me, it will be greatly appreciated

08-09-2008, 03:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
tmtbb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Vista	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems Hi when it shuts down in windows does it run the log off/power down screen? if so it might be a problem with your power button on your case.

08-09-2008, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Flobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems no the screen just blaks out. and the computer is off. My printer and speakers are still on so it isnt a power failure

08-09-2008, 03:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
tmtbb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Vista	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems well it's some sort hardware problem, i would double check all your connections and make sure all your fans are clear

08-09-2008, 03:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Flobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems thanks :) btw im not a computer pro, but does that mean taking apart my computer?

08-09-2008, 03:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
tmtbb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21 OS: Vista	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems well if not a computer pro either (more like adept) but yes, but if your still under coved by the computer maker you may just want to give it to them to sort out since opening your pc could void your cover. Else just take of the cover off and look at all the connections and maker sure none of them are loose and if you see any build up of dust under the fans give it a clean with a can of compressed air that you can get from most computer shops

08-09-2008, 03:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Flobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems altright thanks :) alot tmtbb

08-09-2008, 07:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
ssj4Gogeta Custom User Title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: India Posts: 1,860 OS: Windows XP SP2, Vista, Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex, Leopard (Kalyway) My System	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems It could be an overheating problem. What are your CPU temps and which CPU are you using?

10-07-2008, 02:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Flobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems well, i just cleaned out all the dust and pulled out all the cords from the computer and let it rest for 1 week. My comp worked for a month and now its starting to screw up again. In reply to above. CPU-i think INtel Pentium 4 CPU 3.20GHz 3200 MHz, temp is 42C, cooling fans 2280 RPM

10-07-2008, 08:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
JaymzPhoenix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 59 OS: Win XP Pro	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems Check that your CPU fan is connected properly. Also try another clean up.

10-07-2008, 09:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kemphas Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California Posts: 15 OS: Windows XP; Vista Ultimate; Windows 2000 Server	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems I would replace your CPU cooler, my unit normaly runs around 22C. I remember back in the day building a computer and forgeting to plug in the cpu fan (everyone has some dumb luck). Anyways their was a safety and you may be croaching your safety point where it automacily shuts down your unit. You may be croaching your saftey limit for a number of reasons, maybe your cpu coolant paste is getting old or got air in it. i would replace it and see if that works 44C isa little high.

10-08-2008, 07:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Flobby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Computer restart and bootng problems Which fan is it? i have two fans.