Hi, i have a four old sony desktop computer that has a few problems, the main problem is that the computer keeps restarting... sometimes after a few seconds before it loads or anything, or sometime after ten min.. So, first i though that it was a software problem, so i formated the whole computer and made sure that all the drives and everything was working, that took a could couple of hours... But after everything was fixed and all the softwares were fixed, the computer restarted again and showed the same problem again. I know now that it is a hardware problem, i think that the power supply might be ****ed and needs to be replaced, however many other things can cause this problem, does anyone know what could cause this???? The computer doesnt show any problem with any hardware at the setup page. Please help me so i dont waste my time. Thank u!
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It is probably the hardware problem . I encountered the problem due to the broken electric capacities .
I am going to guess that you have faulty memory/RAM. I used to have the same problem with a laptop of mine until I changed out the RAM. Have a tech expert take a look at your computer...
Try reseating your RAM, and all your cards. Have a look around the forum at silentpcreview.com for info regarding dodgy PSUs - you might want to check your voltages. The nerds over there know what they're doing and are friendly and helpful. QFT! A broken electric capacity can cause all sorts of problems
If you are using XP or older, it's the lsass virus. You will need the fix http://www.google.com/search?q=lsas...avclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B2GGFB_enUS264&aq=t recommended fix http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2004-050114-1706-99 btw, lsass is a worm. It finds you by being connected to the internet without proper firewall and virus protection.
I had a simular problem myself recently, check the cooling fan.. It surprising how little dust ect it takes to stop it cooling the processor correctly.. also try removing the ram and replacing it again..
I had similar problem a few years back ... my PC used to keep restarting after 10-15 min. I replaced a few parts like Power Supply, Ram with no success and finally I found that it was the problem in the CPU (processor) got it replaced and it worked fine thereafter
Mine happens when it gets too hot. I have no case fan so the computer automatically reboots when it goes over a certain temperature. also try resetting the bios to default settings.
Also might be worth replacing your CMOS battery, it probably won't help, but it will only cost you about $3.
I know nothing about how computers work but once had an apparently identical problem which turned out to be caused by a lead (connecting wire), i.e. it was because of an occasional split-second interruption in the electricity supply to the computer rather than the computer itself. Good luck!
I am facing the same problem right now and I plan to consult a technician this weekend. I will also try to reinstall XP if it helps.
It could be most of the things above so make a checklist and start checking. Let me add one more thing. CPU over temp caused by a loose heatsink and or a heat sink clogged with dust. My ASus MB worked without fault for two years and then started acting as you describe. When I went to clean the heatsink I found that two of the retaining clips had worked loose from the board. Cleaned an properly attached it was fine. A power supply that is going flakey can cause the same problem in case that was't mentioned above.
"so i formated the whole computer and made sure that all the drives and everything was working, that took a could couple of hours... But after everything was fixed and all the softwares were fixed, the computer restarted again" 1. Check the processor temperature via bios. Press del or F2 when screen boot up to enter the motherboard bios. Goto the CPU temperature status page, stay and diagnose the processor temperature, see if it rise up or heat up or not? If yes, try check your CPU fan, see if its dirty,clear the dust from the fan, at the same time, check if the cpu silicon compound have dry up or need to put some. After doing so, check the temperature again. 2. If you have any PCI card inserted, try unplug or take out all of it. Start your pc to windows without those cards, see if its restart again? If there is no problem, try inserting one by one, and see which one of it that cause the restart. 3. Try take out all RAM, use a pen eraser to rub those gold connector bottom of the RAM, using a soft brush, try clear out the ram slot. After doing so, put 1 by 1 back to test which could cause the restart. (Low chance) 4. You did mentioned all things fix, software and drivers, then only the problem arised, at the safe mode, try revert or restore back to the first time startup after setup. Some drivers could or can cause windows to restart due to several reason, hardware and driver version. (High Chance) Hope above 4 could actually help.
try reseting you BIOS.....worked for me last year.Otherwise it's that damn cooler on the motherboard. In any event i suggest you take it to a computer service. cheers and good luck
Overheating could be a problem, The fan to the CPU is it a little slow? is there lots of dust? is the fan to the CPU even working?