booting up by it's self

[Guest]

my computer would boot up by its self when it was connected to the cable internet bu
now it is booting when the cable is taken out
How can I find the file that is hacking my computer

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Check in the CMOS settings (accessed via a keypress while booting--look at
the first messages that come up)

Look for power options settings. Some machines can be set to turn on and
off at specific times of day. This will work even without the network
connection.

Any network connection can also be the path by which a powerup can be
initiated.