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My computer turns off after 30 sec to 1 min

Last answer on Nov 5, 2009 7:59:52 pm GMT Arkthenoob, on Oct 14, 2008 11:13:21 pm BST 
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Hello,
Recently, my computer has started to shut down on its own after 30 seconds to 1 minute after I turn it on. In the past I would have a problem of my computer becoming unresponsive after maybe 2-3 hours of being on, but it only did it about once a month or so. Currently, it wont make it past the window xp screen when it loads and when I try to cut it on again it will cut off at the start up where it says the memory, graphic card, etc at the very start. I tried removing the memory which is 512 MB and the computer would stay on, so right now I am thinking I just need to replace that since when I re-install it, the computer will shut off again. The computer is a Compaq Presario 2.6Ghz, pretty old, about 5 or so years old. I'm wondering if I should just replace the memory or just take it to a professional. Any responses are appreciated.

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soldier, on Oct 14, 2008 11:44:06 pm BST
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I have seen this problem a few times and it had to do with my cpu overheating. Make sure you cpu fan is working.
and make sure the air is circulating properly through the intake and out put vents on the computer.

   
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redrum, on Jun 29, 2009 12:29:46 pm BST
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2 things my computer has 2 fans one is at the back top probly the cpu fan and theres a nother thats on the side... now my computer has been shutting off at random times and im now thinking heat? so im going to try to put a little fan thing i have next to it and try to keep the room cool i had it sent in to be worked on and when i got it back it still shut off on its own then i thought wait it dint shut off for them whats the diffence here and i remembered that its not always that cool in my room haha 2. also now could it be related to anything eles like a viris in the internet or something to do with the internet? well if you have any ideas on what i could do let me kno thank you.

   
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Arkthenoob, on Oct 15, 2008 2:55:46 pm BST
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Would the fan cause it to shut down regardless if the memory is connected to it, because that is the only time the computer will shut down on its own. I dont know much about computers and I will check the fan, I just want to have a back up incase that's not the problem.

   
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Deborah, on Jan 30, 2009 7:38:53 pm GMT

I hear the fan running & feel it working and it looks like it is turning? However, I have not opened the back yet. Will I have to open it to be sure it is not working?

Thanks,
Deborah

   
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jlrathod, on Mar 24, 2009 1:48:42 pm GMT

Pl. give answer on my mail a/c

   
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i will infect your computer (i have your IPs), on Mar 24, 2009 9:47:08 pm GMT

There could be an internal virus that may trigger te fan to turn off, causing an internal meltdown and all memoy is destroyed.

   
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Some guy, on May 18, 2009 5:01:46 pm BST
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I have the same problem... so i formatted my computer. But i still have the problem... so im pretty sure its a PSU problem.

   
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NoBody, on Jul 26, 2009 5:51:06 pm BST

Im 200% sure thats not a PSU problem , i had/have the same problem , i bought a new PSU 500W and it keeps tunring off , My problem its from the motherboad so im gonna buy a new one

   
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lowcard87, on Aug 1, 2009 9:53:54 pm BST
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I have the same problem with my computer. the comp turns on and as it gets to the windows xp screen, it shuts down. i tried to go to safe mode and safe mode with networking and the comp would shut down as soon as i selected the option. what does the problem seem to be? would frying the motherboard cause me to lose all my information? wouldnt it be on the hdd?

   
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Replace, on Aug 2, 2009 5:33:33 pm BST
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Kk. I'm guessing that you have spent allot of money to buy new things for your computer.
Here is my tip to you. Try to buy a new computer. If it is 5 years old, you will need to buy a new PC soon anyways. So why not buy it now?

   
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ai, on Aug 7, 2009 8:01:05 am BST

My computer was 2 year old..but i experience the same problem too..I kept on resetting my processor but nothing happens..i really don't know if i have to buy a new motherboard or not..But i am pretty sure that the defects was on the motherboard..

   
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D., on Aug 18, 2009 12:49:03 am BST
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FOR HELP TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE PC'S THAT WON'T START UP PROBERLY. IF IT IS A LAPTOP, REMOVE THE BATTERY. CONNECT TO A/C CURRENT. YOUR PC IS NOT PROPERLY SHUTTING DOWN AND THEREFORE CAN
NOT PROPERLY START-UP. WITH THE BATTERY REMOVED. PRESS (Ctrl + Alt + delete) try to restart.
If that does not work, ofter it turns off, HOLD F8 AND RESTART. GO DOWN THE LIST, TRY RESTART NORMALLY.

IF YOU CAN GET TO THE XP SCREEN, CLICK, (Ctrl + Alt + delete) choose restart> go down to log off the user
(if you use LOG ON) when you start. then restart pc.

Or if you can get to the right screen USE SYSTEM RESTORE !

   
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 labmedia, on Nov 5, 2009 7:59:52 pm GMT

It be a overheating problem check and see witch is the hottest your ram stick or hard drive open your pc and put a fan directly pointing to it. that work for me also check your cpu fan and power outlet. google it movementradioshow

   
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