computer reboots

[Michael Wright]

I have a newer system (about one year old) that is running WinXP-Home. Two
times yesterday, while playing a DVD, the computer just rebooted. No error
messages, no power outages, just a reboot. Any ideas as to what could cause
this? Could it be over-heating? I did take the cover off and clean out the
dust that had built up.

Thanks.

 

[G Lamar]

In order to troubleshoot the problem, you need to disable the auto
re-boot action. Go to Control Panel>System>click the Advanced
tab>under startup & recovery, click Settings>under the system
failure item, uncheck Automatically Restart. When the computer
fails, it will give you the appropriate failure message.