Computer is shuting down on its own

[Guest]

My computer is automaticly shuting down after about 20-30 minutes. Can
anyone offer some advise as to how this problem can be resolved.

Thank you

 

[Guest]

Control Panel/Power Options, see dropbox

 

[Guest]

I have checked all the obvious control panel settings (power options, screen
saver) any other suggestions?

Thank you

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I have checked all the obvious control panel settings (power options,
screen
saver) any other suggestions?

Thank you

Check for Hibernation as well, though that is different from a power down.

Does it just suddenly turn off with no notice, or does it begin the shutdown
process? If it just turns itself off, that is often a sign of hardware
problems.

HTH
-pk

 

[Guest]

Thank you Patrick & Mark. As it turns out I did a little clean up of the
internal fan and the problem was solved. Seems the dust that had collected
and blocked the cooling affect was causing the computer to over heat and shut
down.

Patrick's comment about the hardware made the light bulb go on.

TJ

 

[Patrick Keenan]

Thank you Patrick & Mark. As it turns out I did a little clean up of the
internal fan and the problem was solved. Seems the dust that had collected
and blocked the cooling affect was causing the computer to over heat and shut
down.

Patrick's comment about the hardware made the light bulb go on.

TJ

You'll want to remember that this has happened, as you might experience
further problems if the CPU has actually been damaged. If that occurred,
you'd need to replace it - there's no way to fix it.

HTH
-pk