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Computer keeps restarting

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by bobbycee, 2009/12/24.

  1. 2009/12/24
    bobbycee

    bobbycee Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hello , my computer wont stop restarting! I left the computer to go get something to eat, then i came back and my computer restarted. I was at the screen it said stuff like, Run in safe mode or Start windows normally. Whenever i pick any of them. It restarts.

    Please help me?
     
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    How far does it boot and for how long does it stay up?
     
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    What do you mean by how far does it boot and how long does it stay up?
     
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    When you start the computer, how far does it boot?
    At what stage of booting does it restart?
     
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    well it starts at the screen when i turn my computer on, then it goes straight to if I want to go to Safe mode or Start windows normally. Then i Pick any of them and my computer just restarts then the same thing pops up
     
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    Did you try "Last known good configuration "?
    When was the last time, you cleaned inside the case?
    How old is this computer?
    Do you have any USB devices connected?
     
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    yes i did try " last known good configuration" it still restarted. I have a usb connected, its a sensor for my mouse and keyboard, they're wireless ones. I think the computer is about 3 years old
     
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    .....
     
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    ill go clean it right now see what happens
     
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    Make sure to use a can of compressed air, NOTHING ELSE.
     
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    okay i just cleaned it out with the can of compresssed air and.. it still restarts
     
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    oaky ill go check it out, thanks
     
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