Unexpected System Stop

[Zatarra]

My Windows 2000 unexpectedly turns off instantly and
restarts. This is a recently assembled computer. Any
ideas on what may be causing this problem and how I can
fix it?

 

[Dave Patrick]

To be able to see the blue screen stop message; Control
Panel|System|Advanced|Startup and Recovery, I usually like to uncheck
"Automatically reboot" this way you get a chance to read the stop error.

Windows 2000 Stop Messages
http://www.microsoft.com/TechNet/win2000/win2ksrv/reskit/sopch16.asp

Bug Check Codes
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/ddtools/hh/ddtools/bcintro_3dkj.asp

If no BSOD's occur (Event ID: 1001 Source: Save Dump), then it may be a
power problem. I would look at a possible faulty (or undersized) pc power
supply, UPS, bad battery, or the circuit feeding the outlet that the pc is
plugged into.


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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| My Windows 2000 unexpectedly turns off instantly and
| restarts. This is a recently assembled computer. Any
| ideas on what may be causing this problem and how I can
| fix it?

 

[decored]

metal touching metal somewhere inside the computer case.