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Family Ties Forever! · 07-22-2009, 11:33 PM

My Vista cmputer all of a sudden won't stay on. Yesterday it shut down by itself. I turned it back on. It shut back down again. Then once again I turned it on and it turned itself off. Anyone have this problem or know why the computer can't stay on?

I'm currently using the XP computer.

Waterston_Fan · 07-23-2009, 12:40 AM

Do you hear a few quick clicks when you turn it on or when it is loading?

If you do, it might be the motherboard. I know I had a problem when my computer's motherboard went on the fritz.

I can't remember if it turned off or if it rebooted but there were times when it rebooted.

robyrob · 07-23-2009, 08:02 AM

reboot into SAFEMODE (tap the F8 function key as it boots up and select the "Safemode with networking" option)

if it shuts down in Safemode, its a hardware problem and you should take it somewhere to get looked at (not BestBuy).

AKA · 07-23-2009, 01:59 PM

I had that problem with two different Compaq desktops years ago. It was due to overheating - the fans weren't sufficient to cool my system, and it was recommended I get a cooling system for my tower.

Next time that happens, feel inside your tower. If it's excruciatingly hot, that's probably the problem.

Faith · 07-23-2009, 02:36 PM

My husband just had that problem with his, and it was his power supply needed to be replaced.

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07-23-2009, 12:40 AM	#2
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Do you hear a few quick clicks when you turn it on or when it is loading? If you do, it might be the motherboard. I know I had a problem when my computer's motherboard went on the fritz. I can't remember if it turned off or if it rebooted but there were times when it rebooted.

07-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#4
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I had that problem with two different Compaq desktops years ago. It was due to overheating - the fans weren't sufficient to cool my system, and it was recommended I get a cooling system for my tower. Next time that happens, feel inside your tower. If it's excruciatingly hot, that's probably the problem.

07-23-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
Faith Internet Junkie Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 07, 2002 Location: HELL Posts: 9,879	My husband just had that problem with his, and it was his power supply needed to be replaced.