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It sounds like your psu has a thermal cut out and it is overheating, check that the fan on the psu is working, if so then a replacement could be needed.
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It sounds like your psu has a thermal cut out and it is overheating, check that the fan on the psu is working, if so then a replacement could be needed.

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Hello,<br />
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<a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21833663/Computer-Shuts-Down-Randomly.html" rel="ugc">https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21833663/Computer-Shuts-Down-Randomly.html</a><br />
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Good day,<br />
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Freebuddy
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Hello,

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21833663/Computer-Shuts-Down-Randomly.html [https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21833663/Computer-Shuts-Down-Randomly.html]

Good day,

Freebuddy

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I have a windows 2000 pro desktop that will shutdown in the middle of usage. Then the PC cannot be turned back on until the powerplug is pulled for 5 - 10 seconds. I have 2 Gbs of ram, dual processors, not dual core. I was running microsoft excel with 2 huge spreadsheets open. I dont know if this is a RAM problem or not. Should I add some virtual memory? Im totally lost right now, thanks for any help.
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I have a windows 2000 pro desktop that will shutdown in the middle of usage. Then the PC cannot be turned back on until the powerplug is pulled for 5 - 10 seconds. I have 2 Gbs of ram, dual processors, not dual core. I was running microsoft excel with 2 huge spreadsheets open. I dont know if this is a RAM problem or not. Should I add some virtual memory? Im totally lost right now, thanks for any help.

computer automatically shutdowns and wont restart until you pull the powercord

A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for use at a single location due to its size and power requirements, usually by one person. The most common configuration has a case that houses the power supply, motherboard, disk storage (usually one or more hard disk drives and optical disc drives); a keyboard and mouse for input; and computer monitor and printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally and placed atop a desk or vertically and placed underneath or beside a desk.