restarting

[geneos13]

windows xp professional restarting my compaq 5100, did
this before when i had windows me, changed to xp and
thought this fixed the problem, after a week it started
doing this again, no particular action being performed
when problem occurs,

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

It may not be the operating system. Random reboots are often a sign of
over-heating. Things you can do:

1) Open the case and make sure all fans are operating, especially the cpu
fan. While you're in there, get a can of compressed air and blow out the
dust bunnies.

2) Make sure the drive tower is well ventilated and not stuck in some
department store computer desk pc cabinet with only a little vent hole in
the back.

3) Visit a local pc shop and have them add an intake or exhaust fan. This is
not something you should do on your own unless you are familiar with the air
circulation pattern inside your machine. Adding a fan can be
counterproductive if not done correctly.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone