Big computer problem. Help

armageddon272 · 06-19-2005, 05:42 PM

Once again, my comp is crumbling before my eyes.

A few minutes ago my computer began restarting on it's own. It happenned once, then a few minutes later it restarted again, and then restarted several times ina row before Windows could even start up. I checked the temperature, it was a bit high but not at the shutdown level. Last time something like this happenned we had to remove a line of memory in the process of fixing it which has since then caused it to run extremely slow (we havn't replaced it yet). I hope it's not the same problem, and it may not be considering that this time it's apparently let me on long enough to post this in the forum.

Side notes:

The comp isn't recieving any signals from the mouse (and it's a pain trying to maneuver through this forum using only the keyboard).

Yesterday I ran a virus/spyware/adware check and cleaned up my computer.

Any ideas of what's wrong and/or how to fix this will be greatly appreciated.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 06-19-2005, 05:49 PM

You haven't overclocked your computer?
One of your fans hasn't died?
It isn't unusually hot where you are right now?
You haven't accepted any dodgy files lately?

You could try system restore if you're on XP. Try booting in safe mode and then system restore, should hopefully help.

Also, does your mouse work after you take it out and plug it back in?

andrewas · 06-19-2005, 06:24 PM

Could be a bad PSU.

Kynaeus · 06-21-2005, 05:26 PM

Well uh technically it could be anything in the damn computer [img]tongue.gif[/img] Best to have someone examine it.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 06-21-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kynaeus:
Well uh technically it could be anything in the damn computer [img]tongue.gif[/img] Best to have someone examine it.

Now, there's where you should stop

. That is an obsurd statement, meaningless and totally untrue.

Have you got anywhere yet armageddon?

Felix The Assassin · 06-21-2005, 07:47 PM

Is this still recurring from last issue?
If so, me tinks it's new PSU time. Or, did you upgrade to new MB and are using an older PSU?

What else is new, and what else is old?

TheCrimsomBlade · 06-21-2005, 08:21 PM

First go to
http://www.belarc.com
Go to this site and Down load the Home edition of Belarc Advisor its free it's totaly safe and Secure NO WORRIES I promess. It will run a check automatically on your hard drive(s) to let you know if you are having hard drive falure problems, as well as give you a list of every program you have on your computer

Next go to
http://www.majorgeeks.com/
and here you will find almost every test program there is for computer help> Most are free or at least free to try but in trying the free bees you may fix your problem. For your sake I hope so.

The Number one thing that I would check is your internal power supply. As many of you may remember not to long ago My computer started having problems exactally as you describe and because of a faulty power supply it shorted my Hard drive and set it on fire. I lost over 100 GB of imformation and If I had just tested the power supply and found the shorted wire and bad diode I would still have all those save games as well as everything else.

I hope this helps a little and good luck

Zebodog · 06-24-2005, 08:55 PM

To solve this, here's what you need to do:

Select an open window.

Throw the computer out of the window!

[ 06-24-2005, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Zebodog ]

06-19-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
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06-21-2005, 07:47 PM	#6
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 61 Posts: 3,608	Is this still recurring from last issue? If so, me tinks it's new PSU time. Or, did you upgrade to new MB and are using an older PSU? What else is new, and what else is old? __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

06-21-2005, 08:21 PM	#7
TheCrimsomBlade Lord Ao Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: Winchester ,Virginia , United States Age: 71 Posts: 2,081	First go to http://www.belarc.com Go to this site and Down load the Home edition of Belarc Advisor its free it's totaly safe and Secure NO WORRIES I promess. It will run a check automatically on your hard drive(s) to let you know if you are having hard drive falure problems, as well as give you a list of every program you have on your computer Next go to http://www.majorgeeks.com/ and here you will find almost every test program there is for computer help> Most are free or at least free to try but in trying the free bees you may fix your problem. For your sake I hope so. The Number one thing that I would check is your internal power supply. As many of you may remember not to long ago My computer started having problems exactally as you describe and because of a faulty power supply it shorted my Hard drive and set it on fire. I lost over 100 GB of imformation and If I had just tested the power supply and found the shorted wire and bad diode I would still have all those save games as well as everything else. I hope this helps a little and good luck __________________ Remember these are just games so don't get too upset when you get your ass handed to you in a hat box

06-24-2005, 08:55 PM	#8
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 74 Posts: 578	To solve this, here's what you need to do: Select an open window. Throw the computer out of the window! [ 06-24-2005, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Zebodog ] __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

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06-19-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
armageddon272 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 20, 2004 Location: Maine, feel sorry for me Age: 33 Posts: 1,163	Once again, my comp is crumbling before my eyes. A few minutes ago my computer began restarting on it's own. It happenned once, then a few minutes later it restarted again, and then restarted several times ina row before Windows could even start up. I checked the temperature, it was a bit high but not at the shutdown level. Last time something like this happenned we had to remove a line of memory in the process of fixing it which has since then caused it to run extremely slow (we havn't replaced it yet). I hope it's not the same problem, and it may not be considering that this time it's apparently let me on long enough to post this in the forum. Side notes: The comp isn't recieving any signals from the mouse (and it's a pain trying to maneuver through this forum using only the keyboard). Yesterday I ran a virus/spyware/adware check and cleaned up my computer. Any ideas of what's wrong and/or how to fix this will be greatly appreciated.

06-19-2005, 06:24 PM	#3
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	Could be a bad PSU.

06-21-2005, 05:26 PM	#4
Kynaeus Drow Warrior Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 289	Well uh technically it could be anything in the damn computer [img]tongue.gif[/img] Best to have someone examine it.

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