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my pc is restarting itself

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by kaposo2003

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my computer is restarting itself. following the restart are error messages of different kinds.I tried reloading xp but in the process of doing so its still restating itself making it imposible to complete setup.is this a system software problem or has it to do with hardware? I have been experiencing this for a month now but no one arround my area seems to know what the problem is would any one help?

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by computercookie

it's very hard.

Also you can't "reload xp" as such, so how did you attempt to do this e.g. did you select repair or did you format the drive?

by rob miners

Faulty Fans, Dust and Grime build up on the Heatsink restricting air flow. I would give the inside of the case a blowout with compressed air and then remove the Heatsink, giving it a thorough clean and reseat the CPU applying new CPU grease. If the Fans spin freely when you give them a spin they are probably OK. If there is resistance replace them.

Also check Capacitors around the CPU for swelling or bulging.

Could also be the Sasser Virus which can be googeld for removal.

by ozi eagle

Hi,

When blowing air through the fans make sure that you physically stop them from spinning, as they may generate power and blow something up.

Herb

by rob miners

I do it on the bench, it must be one of those subconcious things but I never remember it when I post. :)

by kunal.khandait

Hi,
There could be the problem with the power supply, SMPS, try changing the smps of the computer system.This should work.
If this too does not work then problem seems to be with motherboard.

by gidirop

the pc could restart for various reasons as a corrupt OS which implies that you may have to repair,else check the booting order.

by butch_firefox

hello...please check if your system unit is well ventilated..are the fans functioning well?if not, the problem might be overheating...or, oyur o.s. was corrupted..check also the power supply if it has enough current to run ur pc...check the restart button, maybe it is sticked that's why itg keeps on restarting...i hope this will give you idea...U

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