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Computer Restarting Automaticly
I have no idea why my computer is restarting. It has restarted 4 times today at random times. I have the automacticly restart unchecked in the advacned properties of the system and also there is no event log taking place when I have the write an event to the system log.
How can I find out if there is a service that might be causing this because it might be set to restart, or what else can I do to find out why it is restarting?
This is XP with SP3
How can I find out if there is a service that might be causing this because it might be set to restart, or what else can I do to find out why it is restarting?
This is XP with SP3
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Overheating is another thing that can cause the computer to shut down without any warning.
You can usually check the temperature in the BIOS, but of course as soon as the system shuts down the CPU immediately cools. You can also check the temperatures using a tool like CoreTemp or SpeedFan.
If the CPU heatsink is clogged with dust, or not firmly secured to the CPU it could be an indication that overheating is the culprit.
You can usually check the temperature in the BIOS, but of course as soon as the system shuts down the CPU immediately cools. You can also check the temperatures using a tool like CoreTemp or SpeedFan.
If the CPU heatsink is clogged with dust, or not firmly secured to the CPU it could be an indication that overheating is the culprit.
test if it restarts after doing a clean boot http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
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it was the powersupply
Does it seem to be more of a problem once the system is warm?
Consider letting the system run without you using it and see if it restarts. If it does, try the same test in Safe Mode. If it does not restart there (and does in the first case), startup items are a good place to look.