XP machines are shuting down automatically while working

[XP shuting down automatic while working]

Some XP machines in our office are automatically shutting down while working,
automatic update is set to manual. Scanned computers for any kinds of viruses
as well as spy ware, still not able to find any problem. System will work
normally after switching on, recurrence this problem, might be once in a week
or twice a week etc, some machines twice a month.

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

Some XP machines in our office are automatically shutting down while working,

automatic update is set to manual. Scanned computers for any kinds of viruses
as well as spy ware, still not able to find any problem. System will work
normally after switching on, recurrence this problem, might be once in a week
or twice a week etc, some machines twice a month.

Anything in the event viewer?

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[Malke]

Some XP machines in our office are automatically shutting down while
working, automatic update is set to manual. Scanned computers for any
kinds of viruses as well as spy ware, still not able to find any problem.
System will work normally after switching on, recurrence this problem,
might be once in a week or twice a week etc, some machines twice a month.

Sounds like some sort of power or overheating issue. Got a bunch of machines
plugged into a power strip/surge protector* which is plugged into an
extension cord? Got substandard wiring? In any case, this sounds like
hardware with possible environmental factors and not software.

*Surge protectors are just glorified multi-plug extension cords.

Malke

 

[HeyBub]

Some XP machines in our office are automatically shutting down while
working, automatic update is set to manual. Scanned computers for any
kinds of viruses as well as spy ware, still not able to find any
problem. System will work normally after switching on, recurrence
this problem, might be once in a week or twice a week etc, some
machines twice a month.

Excess heat will do that.

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

Some XP machines in our office are automatically shutting down while working,

automatic update is set to manual. Scanned computers for any kinds of viruses
as well as spy ware, still not able to find any problem. System will work
normally after switching on, recurrence this problem, might be once in a week
or twice a week etc, some machines twice a month.

Others have mentioned power or lack thereof for this kind of behavior.
When's the last time your techs or your employees took the old case
off and looked to make sure the fans are spinning and blasting out the
dust and junk with canned air?

- Thee Chicago Wolf