PLZ HELP!!! My Computer Reboot everyday!!!

[Guest]

I have a PC 3.2ghz, 512ram, 128mb Video card, 120gb HD. yeh....
My computer keep restartin everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at least once!
i change all my hardware and update my video card driver(the latest update)!
and still restart!
PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Guest]

Wow lucky you - only once a day!!! It is probably still a driver problem or
you may have a faulty motherboard. You should also check the CPU temperature
and that all the fans are working in your case - it could also be a heat
related issue.

 

[Guest]

But i already change my Motherboard and a power supply and a new
fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!! still causin the same problems!
plz help me out "Geminate"!

 

[Guest]

Well I could tell you how to build a computer that doesn't reboot everyday or
ever, but we are talking $3,000-4,000.00 - more if you want a silent system
(no fans).

If you have only recently installed WinXP, perhaps you wouldn't mind
reformatting the hard drive and reinstalling Windows XP and all the drivers
and hardware, then applications.

If not, then you might want to take the system in and let someone (else)
figure it out for you. It is very involved to find the problem - and then -
solution for this sort of behavior. But I would check the temp of your CPU,
might be running hot.

 

[Guest]

my temp is around 40 degrees, but do u know whats the main problem causin my
comp reboot? i did everythin! i format my comp like 5 times!!!! yeh... i take
it to the computer stores and they said theres an error on my motherboard and
power supply, but still wont help!

 

[Guest]

R u der "Geminate"?

my temp is around 40 degrees, but do u know whats the main problem causin my
comp reboot? i did everythin! i format my comp like 5 times!!!! yeh... i take
it to the computer stores and they said theres an error on my motherboard and
power supply, but still wont help!

 

[Jane Colman]

Have you tried running any hardware diagnostic programs on the computer?

If there is an error on your motherboard and power supply, then it would be
best to sort those out. Has the computer store tested them for you? It may
be that you need a new power supply.

 

[Guest]

the store already tested, they found some errors and change the new powerful
supply and a new motherboard, but its still occurin the problems! also my
video card drivers it update wif the latest software
hay jane, can u plz me out!

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

Pay no heed to this idiot...anyone who claims that it requires a $3,000 to
$4,000 investment to build a stable computer is blowing smoke and has no
clue what he is talking about.

Germinate is a snake oil salesman who strokes his tiny little ego as well as
other tiny little parts of his body.

A stable computer has nothing to do with the cost, and even less to do with
the cooling method.

Please do the responsible thing and place Germinate in your killfile, as any
information he posts is useless at best.

Bobby

 

[sandy58]

If you have recently "updated" hardware etc, it would be a good idea to
re-check everything you have changed. IE, remove-reinstall any cards,
etc. Sounds like a faulty connection if not overheating.
SisSoftSandra is a good system-checking piece of software.

 

[MAP]

I have a PC 3.2ghz, 512ram, 128mb Video card, 120gb HD. yeh....
My computer keep restartin everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at least
once! i change all my hardware and update my video card driver(the
latest update)! and still restart!
PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!

Uncheck "automatically restart".

Open the "systems" icon in control panel then click on the advance tab,
under the startup and recovery heading click on the settings button. Now
under the system failure section uncheck the box that says "automatically
restart".
This (may) stop your computer from restarting all together, but if it
doesn't stop it, it will at least display a stop error code, if an error
code is displayed (a blue screen with a bunch of numbers) write these codes
down on a piece of paper and repost your problem. These error codes are the
key to finding out what is causing your reboot problem.

Also you might check your event viewer to see if the error was logged by
your system if it was it will give you a clue on where to start looking.

Since you reformatted 5 times it is NOT your operating system, odds are it
is an application or program that you reinstall with each format.

i change all my hardware and update my video card driver(the latest

update)!

The latest and greatest drivers are NOT always the best, try installing an
older driver if the above doesn't help.

Good Luck

 

[Mickey Mouse]

So many responses to such little information. Chances are it's not hardware
related although Gigabyte mobos are notorious for this sort of thing.
However, answer these questions..
1 Did you re-install Xp fresh?
2 Did you format first?
3 Does your system reboot BEFORE you installed your utilities? (eg Nortons,
Adaware or any other third party software)
4 Are you networked?
5 Does the machine reboot at regular or irregular intervals?
6 The list goes on and on and on.....

I suggest in your situation...
1 Format your HD then re-install XP
2 Don't install any third party software and when XP is installed run it
bare like this for a while, say a couple of days and stay off the net.
Reboot a few times too and see how the machine behaves.
3 When your satisfied, start installing your third party stuff one at a
time. I know it's a pain, but no pain no gain. This is also called 'process
of elimination'. Something you got there is causing some grief and you
gotta track it down. As one of the earlier posts replied "Wow, only once a
day!" I must agree. My system does the same thing every other day. I
suspect in our case it's software. But if it still occurs when only XP is
loaded (properly) then I'd start looking at the hardware.
Note: Some utilities, no matter how super dooper and reliable they are may
not perform correctly or become unstable when combined in the same machine,
they might conflict with each other. Your/our problem
is common to many. I might add though I've only really noticed this problem
in posts by others since the introduction of the first XP , I don't recall
posts like this pre XP. Hmmm, Something to ponder..
Up to you and good luck

Mickey

"Man who walk through airport turnstile backwards going to Bangkok."

 

[Guest]

Er, uh Dog, you gotta axe to grind??! I have only made about 120 computers
from scratch, and bought around 70 off-the-shelf. I have never had a good
computer from any company, and I feel 70 buys from many different sellers is
proof enough that no one makes a decent computer. I have had two homebuilt
computers that were no good, and that was due to cutting corners, I rebuilt
both of them and they were perfectly (1998). Yes, it does require more money
that I guess you are used to spending to get all the cutting-edge hardware
available, I easily pay upwards $800.00 just for RAM modules - the fastest
and the best built. Paying upwards to $1,500.00 just for the processor for
one of my builds is common. I don't build crap and I don't cut corners. I
am not trying to sell anyone a computer, I have no desire to build any
computers for anyone anymore. I will though, give advice if someone is
interested in building a system of the highest caliber on their own. The
computers I build usually run perfectly for about 7 (20 hour day average)
years before requiring replacement parts - by then it is more cost effective
usually to build a new system with newer and better technologies. I am
trying to get across to users that it isn't normal for their systems to crap
out after only 6 months to a year of use. Some people actually just buy a
new computer every 2-3 years, because their old one is all messed up or dead
- that is abnormal. Yes you can purchase perfection, yes you can build a
machine that does everything and does it well, without problems, without
failure; and you can build a machine that will be there for you without need
of replacement parts for 7-10 years. You can keep buying econo-boxes over
and over and dealing with all the frustration, data loss, and early failure,
or you can stick it to the system and build a real computer that you can rely
on, trust and appreciate.