[HuskerAdisa]

My computer keeps randomly shutting down for no apparent reason.

It is a Gateway LX6810-01 running Vista Home Premium (SP1). It has a 64-bit OS using an Intel Core Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33 GHz.

The shutdown takes place not long after I boot it and when I reboot it asks if I want to start normally.

 

[JMPC]

I would start with checking to see if there CPU fan is running and if the system is free of dust. It may just be over heating.

 

[HuskerAdisa]

thanks for the response. I will post the results after following your instructions

 

[HuskerAdisa]

sorry it took so long for me to respond, but i have been out of town, nevertheless....

YES! the dust was exactly the problem! open the case and gave it a good blowing out and it works like new.