| dave2003 |
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| Sun May 11 2008 09:49 PM |
computer keeps on shutting by itself
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My computer keeps on shutting by itself every 20 mins or so. It does it by itself suddenly without any warning.
What can cause this? Everytime I scan a for virus, computer shuts before virus scan can be complete.
Help??
| RichieP |
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| Mon May 12 2008 05:05 PM |
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Re: computer keeps on shutting by itself
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Could be overheating. The more intense work required by the scan makes it more likely.
Download and install Everest Home Edition
Run it and click on + next to Summary on the left side, then Sensor.
Now run your AV scan again and move the Everest Window to the top. What temps does the CPU reach?
| dave2003 |
| (new user) |
| Wed May 14 2008 11:36 AM |
Re: computer keeps on shutting by itself
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Thanks for reply,
CPU went up to 68c (129F) when the pc shut. CPU had higher temp then any of the other components.
Will I have to change the fan to fix this prob?
| RichieP |
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| Sun May 18 2008 10:44 PM |
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Re: computer keeps on shutting by itself
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68c isn't really that high.
Possibly borderline. What CPU is it? Have a look at this
A good clean between the heatsink and fan with a stiff brush to clear out any accumulated dust/gunk will help.