computer keeps restarting on its own

[Samantha]

my computer keeps randomly restarting itself without me
prompting it to during some applications. what could be
causing this and how do i fix it?

 

[Jim]

-----Original Message-----
my computer keeps randomly restarting itself without me
prompting it to during some applications. what could be
causing this and how do i fix it?
.
Check this article here;

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;320299
Also check for a faulty power supply unit, or cooling
fans not working, (overheating). Like that article says,
open control panel, administrative tools, Event Viewer,
and check the error and warning messages there.