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My computer keeps shutting down

Asked by Sofia

Hellos, Well I have a problem with my computer...I have windows Xp 2002 Service Pack 2..lately my computer turns off by itself and it doesn't work unless I use it in safe mode. Windows loads normallyonly for like 1 min then it automacially shuts down.

I have recently insalled Kubuntu to run it with windows but when I click on kubuntu my computer shuts down as well..

any idea what this problem might be and how do i fix it?

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Sven Stevard Kalinowski (feneqthefox) said : 		#1

1) the computer might heat over
2) the computer has got a short-cirquit and is using too much power from the power-adapter
3) there is some other problem on the motherboard
4) the processor is heating over

unfortunately these problems can't be fixed- sounds like you'll need another computer.

alternative: for case N°4 you can check if the processor is cooled properly and add new cooling-paste. If you don't know how to do by yourself- a PC-shop will do it for you. very low costs.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

Check your RAM
Open the system and look for this:
http://www.eracc.com/images/gigabyte_mb_blown_caps.jpg

Either way, this is a HARDWARE issue.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

You may want to try a new PSU.

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marcus aurelius (adbiz) said : 		#4

if it works in safe mode, then there's something wrong with your hard drive.
most likely it's a bad sector or it's been infected with a virus.
it sounds like you have a boot sector virus.

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Mike Washington (digitaldude99) said : 		#5

Sofia, from your initial statement, are you saying Windows doesn't automatically shut down in safe mode? Did you attempt to install Kubuntu to remedy the problem?

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