keeps rebooting on it;s own !!

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Tony Cooper

Hi All

I am running Windows XP 2, It boots ok from start up, but shortly after I
open Explorer it Re Boots the computer, some times three or four times
within a thirty minute period ...any suggestions


thanks

Tony Australia
 
Tony said:
I am running Windows XP 2, It boots ok from start up, but shortly
after I open Explorer it Re Boots the computer, some times three or
four times within a thirty minute period ...any suggestions
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I think what you mean is you are running Windows XP with SP2...
Have you looked in your event log to see what the problem might be?
Have you checked with the manufacturer for each hardware component to ensure
you have the latest hardware driver for each component?
Have you ran a CHKDSK on your hard disk drive?
Have you ran any memory tests on your system?
 
When things like that happen, I am apt to clean things up.
and check for malicious stuff.

Boot into Safe Mode

1. Run Disk Cleanup
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312
2. Clean Internet Explorer History, Cookies, etc.
http://www.ie-vista.com/history.html
3. Run Disk Defragmenter
http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_defragmenter_utility.htm
4. Run Spybot
http://www.spybot.info
5. Run Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
6. Run your Antivirus tool or an online tool
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
7. Run your nifty registry cleaner
XXXXXXXXXXXX
8. Run System File Checker
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it.html
9. View Event Log for Errors
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427

If all the above fails, then it could very well be a faulty hard drive.
1. Run chkdsk
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265
2. Get your manufacturers Hard Disk Diagnostic Utility.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/diagnosticsoftware/tp/tophddiag.htm


HTH,
 
Tony said:
Hi All

I am running Windows XP 2, It boots ok from start up, but shortly after I
open Explorer it Re Boots the computer, some times three or four times
within a thirty minute period ...any suggestions


thanks

Tony Australia
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In addition to the other comments:

Make sure the cooling fans on the power supply and CPU are spinning.

Make sure any fans on a graphics/video accelerator chip are spinning.

Clean dust accumulation off of fans any any nearby cooling fins. Canned
compressed air from you local electronics chain is good for that, but
you MAY need to take you time because the can WILL get very cold.

Run some temperature monitoring software to see if your system is
overheating. Many system and motherboard manufacturers offer such
software on the CDs supplied with the computer OR as downloads on their
web site. Some use a utility called Speedfan.
 
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