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Computer starts back up after shutting down
Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after
about 10 seconds. So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds before it'll turn on as well. Anyone got any ideas? Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the settings and it's ok. |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
"doof" wrote in message
ps.com... Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after about 10 seconds. So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds before it'll turn on as well. You cannot tell with home tools whether the trouble is in the front panel on/off switch or the power supply -- better take it to a repairman who has dealt with this sort of thing before. Since parts are so cheap, you might as well get him to replace both. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
On 26 Jul 2006 08:13:53 -0700, "doof" wrote:
|Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after |about 10 seconds. |So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. |Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, |hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two |before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds |before it'll turn on as well. |Anyone got any ideas? |Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing |that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from |but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. |Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. |Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the |settings and it's ok. Do what I do, use the old fashioned shutdown -- "exit" windows then power down. After my desktop started having serious problems, the tech first replaced power supply with a better power supply. Then we gave up on motherboard and replaced it. All other problems were solved, except a new one arose, the automatic reboot you are talking about. The CMOS was set right, everything else was fine, but I couldn't shut down the modern way -- from the menu or keyboard shortcuts. Since then I've just done it the old fashioned, pre-95 way. Shut down to DOS from the menu (similar to exiting Windows 3), then power down. Works like a charm, and I think it's faster and more trustworthy. |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
Correction to original reply
On 26 Jul 2006 08:13:53 -0700, "doof" wrote: |Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after |about 10 seconds. |So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. |Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, |hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two |before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds |before it'll turn on as well. |Anyone got any ideas? |Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing |that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from |but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. |Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. |Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the |settings and it's ok. Do what I do, use the old fashioned shutdown -- "exit" windows then power down. After my desktop started having serious problems, the tech first replaced power supply with a better power supply. Then we gave up on motherboard and replaced it. All other problems were solved, except a new one arose, the automatic reboot you are talking about. The CMOS was set right, everything else was fine, but I couldn't shut down the modern way -- from the menu or keyboard shortcuts. Since then I've just done it the old fashioned, pre-95 way. Shut down to DOS from the menu (similar to exiting Windows 3), then power down. Works like a charm, and I think it's faster and more trustworthy. P.S. --- forgot to add, I power down using power strip, not computer button. |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
May as well test RAM...
http://www.simmtester.com/PAGE/products/doc/docinfo.asp RAM tester http://www.memtest86.com/ RAM tester http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp RAM tester Here are possible software causes. It can also be a virus. Does it happen in Safe Mode? (Hold CTRL as you boot to get the Startup Menu, or turn it on at "START, Run, MSConfig, Advanced button".) http://search.support.microsoft.com/...SD=GN&LN=EN-US MSKB Search "Restarts" & Search "Reboot" & Search "Reboots"; Windows 98; Title Only; produces... http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=148919 (148919) - When you start your computer, Windows may restart continuously http://support.microsoft.com/default...26&Product=w98 Packard Bell Computer Restarts Continuously (229126) - After you enable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support on a Packard Bell Multimedia 4350 computer, your computer may restart continuously. http://support.microsoft.com/default...43&Product=w98 Computer May Reboot Continuously with More Than 1.5 GB of RAM (304943) - If your computer has more than 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of memory (RAM), the computer may reboot continuously when you try to start Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows 98. Or, when you try to install Windows Me or Windows 98 with more than 1.5 GB of... http://support.microsoft.com/default...18&Product=w98 Computer Caught in Reboot Loop After Using DriveSpace (130018) - When you are using DriveSpace to compress a drive, your computer may become stuck in a reboot (or restart) loop. If you press the F8 key when your computer restarts and then choose Command Prompt Only, your computer enters the reboot loop again. If... http://support.microsoft.com/default...24&Product=w98 FIX: Windows 98: Reenumerating PCI Device Can Cause Reboot (222824) - On a Windows 98 ACPI system, reenumerating a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) device may cause the system to crash. For example, if a user employs Device Manager to remove a PCI device and then refreshes, the system can unexpectedly reboot.... http://support.microsoft.com/default...33&Product=w98 Toshiba 4500 Reboots After Resuming (132333) - When you are using a Toshiba 4500 laptop computer, if you shut down Windows in Suspend mode or close the lid, Windows appears to shut down successfully. However, when you resume Windows, the computer reboots after a short time. http://support.microsoft.com/default...76&Product=w98 Computer Hangs or Reboots at Shutdown with NetWare Client (132776) - With Novell NetWare Client version 4.10 (VLM.EXE) installed, your computer stops responding (hangs) or restarts when you shut down your computer. -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, should things get worse after this, PCR "doof" wrote in message ps.com... | Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after | about 10 seconds. | So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. | Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, | hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two | before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds | before it'll turn on as well. | Anyone got any ideas? | Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing | that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from | but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. | Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. | Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the | settings and it's ok. | |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
On 26 Jul 2006 08:13:53 -0700, "doof" put
finger to keyboard and composed: Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after about 10 seconds. So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds before it'll turn on as well. Anyone got any ideas? Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the settings and it's ok. Do you have wake-on-LAN set in the BIOS? - Franc Zabkar -- Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email. |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
What kind of 'Clicking Noise'??
Can you pinpoint it with your ear? I had a 'clicking noise' a year ago, next thing I knew my HardDrive died.(how old is yours?) Gekko "doof" wrote in message ps.com... Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after about 10 seconds. So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds before it'll turn on as well. Anyone got any ideas? Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the settings and it's ok. |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
Haven't tested the ram yet.
Thanks for the input! It still does it in safe mode. And I know it's not a virus because I formatted my old harddrive (which I only use now as a back up or spare) and installed a new Maxtor 120Gig. Otherwise, it doesn't look like the other software issues mentioned will apply to my system. I'm gonna try testing the ram. PCR wrote: May as well test RAM... http://www.simmtester.com/PAGE/products/doc/docinfo.asp RAM tester http://www.memtest86.com/ RAM tester http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp RAM tester Here are possible software causes. It can also be a virus. Does it happen in Safe Mode? (Hold CTRL as you boot to get the Startup Menu, or turn it on at "START, Run, MSConfig, Advanced button".) http://search.support.microsoft.com/...SD=GN&LN=EN-US MSKB Search "Restarts" & Search "Reboot" & Search "Reboots"; Windows 98; Title Only; produces... http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=148919 (148919) - When you start your computer, Windows may restart continuously http://support.microsoft.com/default...26&Product=w98 Packard Bell Computer Restarts Continuously (229126) - After you enable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support on a Packard Bell Multimedia 4350 computer, your computer may restart continuously. http://support.microsoft.com/default...43&Product=w98 Computer May Reboot Continuously with More Than 1.5 GB of RAM (304943) - If your computer has more than 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of memory (RAM), the computer may reboot continuously when you try to start Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows 98. Or, when you try to install Windows Me or Windows 98 with more than 1.5 GB of... http://support.microsoft.com/default...18&Product=w98 Computer Caught in Reboot Loop After Using DriveSpace (130018) - When you are using DriveSpace to compress a drive, your computer may become stuck in a reboot (or restart) loop. If you press the F8 key when your computer restarts and then choose Command Prompt Only, your computer enters the reboot loop again. If... http://support.microsoft.com/default...24&Product=w98 FIX: Windows 98: Reenumerating PCI Device Can Cause Reboot (222824) - On a Windows 98 ACPI system, reenumerating a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) device may cause the system to crash. For example, if a user employs Device Manager to remove a PCI device and then refreshes, the system can unexpectedly reboot.... http://support.microsoft.com/default...33&Product=w98 Toshiba 4500 Reboots After Resuming (132333) - When you are using a Toshiba 4500 laptop computer, if you shut down Windows in Suspend mode or close the lid, Windows appears to shut down successfully. However, when you resume Windows, the computer reboots after a short time. http://support.microsoft.com/default...76&Product=w98 Computer Hangs or Reboots at Shutdown with NetWare Client (132776) - With Novell NetWare Client version 4.10 (VLM.EXE) installed, your computer stops responding (hangs) or restarts when you shut down your computer. -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, should things get worse after this, PCR "doof" wrote in message ps.com... | Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after | about 10 seconds. | So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. | Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, | hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two | before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds | before it'll turn on as well. | Anyone got any ideas? | Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing | that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from | but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. | Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. | Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the | settings and it's ok. | |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
Haven't tested the ram yet.
Thanks for the input! It still does it in safe mode. And I know it's not a virus because I formatted my old harddrive (which I only use now as a back up or spare) and installed a new Maxtor 120Gig. Otherwise, it doesn't look like the other software issues mentioned will apply to my system. I'm gonna try testing the ram. PCR wrote: May as well test RAM... http://www.simmtester.com/PAGE/products/doc/docinfo.asp RAM tester http://www.memtest86.com/ RAM tester http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp RAM tester Here are possible software causes. It can also be a virus. Does it happen in Safe Mode? (Hold CTRL as you boot to get the Startup Menu, or turn it on at "START, Run, MSConfig, Advanced button".) http://search.support.microsoft.com/...SD=GN&LN=EN-US MSKB Search "Restarts" & Search "Reboot" & Search "Reboots"; Windows 98; Title Only; produces... http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=148919 (148919) - When you start your computer, Windows may restart continuously http://support.microsoft.com/default...26&Product=w98 Packard Bell Computer Restarts Continuously (229126) - After you enable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support on a Packard Bell Multimedia 4350 computer, your computer may restart continuously. http://support.microsoft.com/default...43&Product=w98 Computer May Reboot Continuously with More Than 1.5 GB of RAM (304943) - If your computer has more than 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of memory (RAM), the computer may reboot continuously when you try to start Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows 98. Or, when you try to install Windows Me or Windows 98 with more than 1.5 GB of... http://support.microsoft.com/default...18&Product=w98 Computer Caught in Reboot Loop After Using DriveSpace (130018) - When you are using DriveSpace to compress a drive, your computer may become stuck in a reboot (or restart) loop. If you press the F8 key when your computer restarts and then choose Command Prompt Only, your computer enters the reboot loop again. If... http://support.microsoft.com/default...24&Product=w98 FIX: Windows 98: Reenumerating PCI Device Can Cause Reboot (222824) - On a Windows 98 ACPI system, reenumerating a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) device may cause the system to crash. For example, if a user employs Device Manager to remove a PCI device and then refreshes, the system can unexpectedly reboot.... http://support.microsoft.com/default...33&Product=w98 Toshiba 4500 Reboots After Resuming (132333) - When you are using a Toshiba 4500 laptop computer, if you shut down Windows in Suspend mode or close the lid, Windows appears to shut down successfully. However, when you resume Windows, the computer reboots after a short time. http://support.microsoft.com/default...76&Product=w98 Computer Hangs or Reboots at Shutdown with NetWare Client (132776) - With Novell NetWare Client version 4.10 (VLM.EXE) installed, your computer stops responding (hangs) or restarts when you shut down your computer. -- Thanks or Good Luck, There may be humor in this post, and, Naturally, you will not sue, should things get worse after this, PCR "doof" wrote in message ps.com... | Whenever I shut my computer down, it will always boot back up after | about 10 seconds. | So I shut off the power supply switch to stop it. | Then once I want to turn the computer back on, I turn on the switch, | hit the power button, then it takes usually about a minute or two | before it will power on. And it also makes a bunch of clicking sounds | before it'll turn on as well. | Anyone got any ideas? | Someone suggested that it could be the power supply itself causing | that. I have another computer that I could borrow the power supply from | but I have to remove it's proccessor to get the power supply out of it. | Figured I'd see if I could get some ideas before I do that. | Oh yeah, I am networked to another computer but I've checked the | settings and it's ok. | |
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Computer starts back up after shutting down
Franc Zabkar wrote: Do you have wake-on-LAN set in the BIOS? - Franc Zabkar -- Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email. Checked that - nope! I'll double check though... |
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