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shut down
recently my computer has been shutting down at random times - (the screen
goes blank - but green light on computer still on) this usually happens when im playing a higher spec game or watching a dvd - the computer my stay on for 10mins, 2 hours - completely random - it seems the more resources being used the less time it takes for the computer to shut down the green light stays on on the computer but the green light turns to orange on the monitor - if i press the power button on the monitor it turns to green but there is no picture - i then have to shut down the computer and reboot before this started to happen i was having and still am having trouble starting the computer the green light comes on the computer but no picture on the monitor, i have to switch off and knock back on a few times before the computer boots up - and the restart button does not work running windows me amd 800mhz 256mb 32mb graphics any help much appreciated andrew |
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The first thing you need to do is to try to confirm (or otherwise) whether
it is a WinMe issue. (Although from your report, your video card/device sounds suspect) Try booting with your WinMe Windows Startup (floppy) Disk - several times - and see if you are still having the (original) 'no picture' problems as described in the second part of your post. Once booted (using the floppy bootup disk), select the Help option and leave it running "for 10mins, 2 hours" etc., and see if it continues "shutting down at random times". If so, you will have eliminated WinMe as being the cause of shutdowns and you will then have to troubleshoot your hardware. Come back with your results and someone should be able to help you further. Good luck Mart "kjservices" wrote in message ... recently my computer has been shutting down at random times - (the screen goes blank - but green light on computer still on) this usually happens when im playing a higher spec game or watching a dvd - the computer my stay on for 10mins, 2 hours - completely random - it seems the more resources being used the less time it takes for the computer to shut down the green light stays on on the computer but the green light turns to orange on the monitor - if i press the power button on the monitor it turns to green but there is no picture - i then have to shut down the computer and reboot before this started to happen i was having and still am having trouble starting the computer the green light comes on the computer but no picture on the monitor, i have to switch off and knock back on a few times before the computer boots up - and the restart button does not work running windows me amd 800mhz 256mb 32mb graphics any help much appreciated andrew |
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looks like it was the memory, i moved the memory to a different slot and it
stayed on for over 3 hours last night without switching off but i still have trouble starting the computer thanks for your help andrew "Mart" wrote in message ... The first thing you need to do is to try to confirm (or otherwise) whether it is a WinMe issue. (Although from your report, your video card/device sounds suspect) Try booting with your WinMe Windows Startup (floppy) Disk - several times - and see if you are still having the (original) 'no picture' problems as described in the second part of your post. Once booted (using the floppy bootup disk), select the Help option and leave it running "for 10mins, 2 hours" etc., and see if it continues "shutting down at random times". If so, you will have eliminated WinMe as being the cause of shutdowns and you will then have to troubleshoot your hardware. Come back with your results and someone should be able to help you further. Good luck Mart "kjservices" wrote in message ... recently my computer has been shutting down at random times - (the screen goes blank - but green light on computer still on) this usually happens when im playing a higher spec game or watching a dvd - the computer my stay on for 10mins, 2 hours - completely random - it seems the more resources being used the less time it takes for the computer to shut down the green light stays on on the computer but the green light turns to orange on the monitor - if i press the power button on the monitor it turns to green but there is no picture - i then have to shut down the computer and reboot before this started to happen i was having and still am having trouble starting the computer the green light comes on the computer but no picture on the monitor, i have to switch off and knock back on a few times before the computer boots up - and the restart button does not work running windows me amd 800mhz 256mb 32mb graphics any help much appreciated andrew |
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Mmm... Coincidence? You may have been lucky and resolved it or it may be
heat related (a possible cause of intermittent shutdowns) and removing the casing will improve heat dissipation. Either way, if the 'problem' returns, you will still need to try to localise it and my previous reply will give you a strategy - particularly for your continuing start-up issues. Good luck Mart "kjservices" wrote in message ... looks like it was the memory, i moved the memory to a different slot and it stayed on for over 3 hours last night without switching off but i still have trouble starting the computer thanks for your help andrew "Mart" wrote in message ... The first thing you need to do is to try to confirm (or otherwise) whether it is a WinMe issue. (Although from your report, your video card/device sounds suspect) Try booting with your WinMe Windows Startup (floppy) Disk - several times - and see if you are still having the (original) 'no picture' problems as described in the second part of your post. Once booted (using the floppy bootup disk), select the Help option and leave it running "for 10mins, 2 hours" etc., and see if it continues "shutting down at random times". If so, you will have eliminated WinMe as being the cause of shutdowns and you will then have to troubleshoot your hardware. Come back with your results and someone should be able to help you further. Good luck Mart "kjservices" wrote in message ... recently my computer has been shutting down at random times - (the screen goes blank - but green light on computer still on) this usually happens when im playing a higher spec game or watching a dvd - the computer my stay on for 10mins, 2 hours - completely random - it seems the more resources being used the less time it takes for the computer to shut down the green light stays on on the computer but the green light turns to orange on the monitor - if i press the power button on the monitor it turns to green but there is no picture - i then have to shut down the computer and reboot before this started to happen i was having and still am having trouble starting the computer the green light comes on the computer but no picture on the monitor, i have to switch off and knock back on a few times before the computer boots up - and the restart button does not work running windows me amd 800mhz 256mb 32mb graphics any help much appreciated andrew |
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