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PC keeps rebooting, even in safe mode

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by neilstan, 2007/10/09.

  1. 2007/10/09
    neilstan

    neilstan Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    hi when i start up it goes to the windows screen then reboots, go into safe mode it does the same, try normal, last good configuration ect.. the same?
    any suggestions please:eek:
     
  2. 2007/10/09
    cosmeo3000

    cosmeo3000 Inactive

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    If it's even in safe mode, make sure everything in your computer's going right, like the cooling system is working, and if everything's going right and it still reboots, then you might just have to reformat.
     

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    neilstan

    neilstan Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    hi the fans are working my power pack sometimes overheats then the pc cut out
    but this is usually after its been left on for a while
     
  5. 2007/10/09
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    If you ever do get the other, problem pc to boot, then go to control panel/ system / advanced Tab/ startup and recovery box/ settings button/ sytem failure and uncheck "restart on system failure" ( take the check out of automatically restart box ) , and check the Write a system event, and the Admin alert boxes (check "send admin alert "). This will force a BSOD on the next crash (freezes/restarts = crashing) that posts the Stop Error Code. On the next crash write down the exact Stop Error Code and post that exact error here.
    Also go to your device manager (devmgmt.msc) and check the properties and look for anything suspicious and check that the settings are where they should be. Events and Errors Message Center = http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/ee/ee_basic.aspx

    Check:
    1. Overheating(Open the case and check to see how much dust has collected inside it, and if there is alot of dust get a can of compressed air and blow the dust out and clean out all dust bunnies, etc. on the heatsink/fan combo,etc.; and be sure all the fans are spinning and properly functioning ). Install diagonstic tools like MotherboardMonitor= http://mbm.livewiredev.com or Everest = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html , and check the tempurature.

    2. Poor power supply (weak power supply or noisey / dirty electricity). If possible, swap the RAM and Power Supply (PSU) around with another computer.

    3. Bad driver or drivers not updated, or a device conflict. Pull the connectors and push them back on. Reseat all of the cards. RightClick - my comp/properties/select the hardware tab/click device manager/see if there are any "!" next to anything. Try updating the drivers from the manufacturers' websites.


    4. Not enough memory or bad Ram. You might need to add more Ram. Missmatched ram or a bad stick of ram will cause this also. Try reseating and or swaping the ram sticks. Make sure they are seated/snaped in firmly.
    Run Memtest86: = http://www.memtest.org
    and
    FREE RAM Diagnostic Tool. - CST Inc.s DOS based DocMemory = http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/default.asp .


    5. Could be IRQ conflict

    6. Perhaps the CMOS battery on the motherboard is going bad and needs to be replaced. Check it to be sure.
    Also check your pc clock's time and day, to be sure it is set correctly.

    7. Hard drive could be failing.

    8 Right click desktop/properties/screen saver/Power/Hibernate tab ,and make sure hibernation is not enabled, and cleann out your Cache & Cookies & Temporary Internet Files and Folder: = http://www.coloarts.state.co.us/cleanFiles.asp[/L]

    9. Make sure you have updated all programs and hadrdware.

    10. Motheboard short (loose *****, misplaced mounting standoff , etc.)

    :eek:
     
  6. 2007/10/11
    neilstan

    neilstan Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    hi i swapped the battery switched the ram sticks still the same i can't check the other stuff as i can't get into windows thanks anyway
    i am going to try deleting the partition with the os on and see if i can reinstall
     
  7. 2007/10/12
    cosmeo3000

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    If that still doesn't work, you might consider to switch to water cooling. It's harder and if you mess up the results are deadly (to your computer) but it works.
     

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