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Win XP Shuts Down

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I have a WinXP Pro wile I am working on it I get a window that appears saying Directway Internet cable is unplugged and it shuts down then restarts??

I think I have loads of spyware or such on my computer I have purchased and ran PestPatrol standard Edition but the problem is still there.

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Buggar

SheharyaarSaahil

Hello Buggar =)

Well first thing, Are u really sure its a virus or spyware, coz its looking like a hardware problem to me :-?
do this, Right click My Computer>Properties>Advanced>Startup and Recovery Settings and uncheck Automatically Restart.

Now restart ur machine and go online to check if it still restarts or gives a BSOD !!
if BSOD then its a hardware problem and may be u need the updated drivers for ur modem or networking card :)

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Thanks for the Info SheharyaarSaahil, I am having a good run withno shutdown's this morning, do you think it might be my computer getting too hot, as I live in Australia NT where outside temps get up to above 40deg C? I have aircon but the temp may not be cool enough at say around midday?
But why the Directway message?
I have Vet anti-virus but there is a red X on all on start up, I have contacted vet by email 4 days ago with no reply, can you help withy this as well?

Buggar

sunray_2003

Buggar,
> But why the Directway message?

Sorry to answer as the question was directed towards shehary ..

it could be simple internet disconnection message when the computer shuts down.. If that message comes just before the computer restarts or shutdown , i would think it is perfectly normal..

SheharyaarSaahil

hmmmm if it was over heating why are u getting the error :)
and as far as Vet is concerned,,,, mostly av scans behave like this in case of virus or when they need a good uninstalltion and reinstalltion :)

bassemh

The anti virus seems to be disabled u can reinstall it
Try to installl a hardware monitor if u know ur motherboard type
Try a tool that can check ur pc for worms
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_cleaner.html

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Hi All
Thank you for all the info I've been a bit snowed under the last few days, my computer is working ok right now.

I will get ont it this afternoon and give out the points etc.

Thanks again.

Buggar

Hypoviax

Just to clarify, when i said a reinstall i meant you're antivirus software (not the whole OS)

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Hypoviax