My computer 'stops' sporadically...
My laptop stops, computer screem will darkn sporadically, not rhyme or reason ar any particular porgram I. I can be on line 5 "5 hours, just happens? All ideas
Overheating can cause sudden stops of your machine.
If a laptop, make sure that the vents are regularly cleaned of dust, etc..
Also make sure that the laptop is in a well ventilated area, not used on the bedspreads, blankets, etc.
You can buy cans of compressed air to clean computers at most computer stores.
And make sure that the fans are working properly.
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
Tags: Windows
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Hello Cirssy,
Your computer stops on its own.
Do a hard reset.
Turn off the computer.
Remove the power cable and battery.
Hold down the power button for 15 sec while booth energy sources are deleted.
This should reset the hardware in the computer.That you put it on press the F10 key. This will load the BIOS setup utility.
Press F9 to load the default values.
Press F10 to save and exit.
When the computer starts up, check if everything is working.If it is still at the age of one year I give HP a call so that everything is still under warranty.
Here is a link to a phone number to call HP.
I would like to know how everything goes.
Nice day.
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Hello
1. what type of internet connection do you use? What is a wired or wireless?
2. you receive messages or error codes?
2. did you of recent changes on the system?
Step 1:
You can check the following items and check if the problem occurs in safe mode with network.
Start your computer in safe mode
Startup options (including safe mode)
Step 2:
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You can read the following article to put the computer in a clean boot:
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Hello
More that might help.
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Use SkyDrive to upload collected files
http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02dB-4665-993a-08d865088d65-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(also Windows 7)
http://www.winvistatips.com/disable-automatic-restart-T84.html===========================================================
Check out these utilities to see if information may be collected:
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http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/blue_screen_view.html-------------
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http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/my_event_viewer.html------------
AppCrashView - free - a small utility for Windows Vista and Windows 7 which shows the
Details of all application crashes occurred in your system. The information of the plant are extracted
the .wer files created by the Windows Error Reporting (WER) of exploitation component
system each time that an accident has occurred. AppCrashView also allows you to easily record the
list of accidents to the text/html/csv/xml file.
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Hello Tallydupp, welcome.
Do you by chance have Google Desktop? Some users have reported interference problems in Winodws 7 while using an older version of Google Desktop.
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I scanned the entire computer for viruses and it is clean. If the problem seems not be caused by a virus.
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sthri,
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Go to start
Type ease.
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It is a shot in the water.
By clicking on the White Star congratulations on the left is a way of saying thanks!
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Which has to do with the audio or audio driver on your system of brand not specified and the model. We should get some details about your system and then see if we can find the right audio drivers for your system.
Since the Microsoft Answers forum does not have any kind of information system request when a new question is asked, we know absolutely nothing about your system. Not knowing the basic information a problem prolongs the frustration and the agony of these issues.
Thank you MS Answers, allowing the resolution of simple problems as frustrating and a lot of time as possible.
Provide information on your system, the better you can:
What is your system brand and model?
What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?
Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..
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Click Start, run and enter in the box:
Msinfo32
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Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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http://support.Apple.com/kb/TS1502
Also check out the apple discussion link:
http://discussions.Apple.com/message.jspa?MessageID=10339681
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Jeremy K
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Hi Mihou,
1 have. what changes you made before the question?
2. What are the options you see in the advanced startup options?
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http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=314503Azeez Nadeem - Microsoft Support [If this post was helpful, please click the button "Vote as helpful" (green triangle). If it can help solve your problem, click on the button 'Propose as answer' or 'mark as answer '. [By proposing / marking a post as answer or useful you help others find the answer more quickly.]
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computer stops so do not use too quickly. Have to reboot the computer to get internet to work. must be a setting for it but can't find it.
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If not, please follow this...
Start button > Control Panel > Classic view > Power Options >
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Click on change Plan settings
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Note: you can set it to NEVER
Click on save when you are finished.
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Name [00000014] Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet
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Product type Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet
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IRQ channel, IRQ 4294967293
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Name [00000004] Dell Wireless 1510 Wireless-N WLAN Mini Card
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Product Type Dell Wireless 1510 Wireless-N WLAN Mini Card
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Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\bcmwl664.sys (4.170.77.3, 1.31 MB (1 374 712 bytes), 10/24/2012 09:42)Hi GeorgeFrey,
It appears from the description of the problem, the computer stops using 'sleep'. I understand the inconvenience.
This problem may occur because of the wireless adapter.
I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the wireless network card drivers and check if it helps. Download the latest version of the drivers on the computer manufacturer website.
For more information, see the links below:
Update a hardware driver that is not working properly: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work properly
It will be useful. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.
Kind regards.
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How will I know if my computers security has been breached?
My landlord asked me my e-mail address, then my computer stopped working, then offered to fix it and crossed the reg edit.How will I know if my computers security has been breached?
My landlord asked me my e-mail address, then my computer stopped working, then offered to fix it and crossed the reg edit.Hé oddaz
If you're really worried that your machine may have been compromised, try to back up your data, and then reinstall windows
Walter, the time zone traveller
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computer stopped detecting external hard drive
My computer stopped detecting the new MyBook Essential external hard drive. Getting into Device Manager and says device working properly, but I can't open it or all files - scared because it has all my photos, downloads, music... everything! Just deleted all old hard drive: 0 (((s'il vous plaît quelqu'un peut_il aider?)) Someone suggested updating the driver software, but I was worried that this would affect all files on the drive: 0 (thank you in advance... x
Hello
1. are you aware of any changes made to the computer, before the show?
2. is there any error message when accessing external hard drive?
Try to use the same drive on another computer and check if it helps
Method 1: See the articles proposed for updating the drivers.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-drivers-recommended-links
Method 2: Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/
Method 3: Reinstall the drivers for the external hard drive.
(a) connect the external hard drive.
(b) completely shut down the computer and unplug at the wall.
(c) wait a minute before coming back plug it in and start the computer normally.
(d) once you get to the office check if you are able to access the hard disk.
If the above method fails, try to install the drivers on the hard drive manufacturer's website
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?wdc_lang=en
Method 4: Check your hard drive for errors
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors
Important: When running check disk on the hard drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when Check Disk try to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.
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We cleaned the computer, put in a new card video, checked all the power settings and power cord, the fan works fine. the computer is a gateway on a vista running years, Helppppppppppp
Hello
1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?
2. you receive an error during or before the computer stops?
3. facing this problem when executing online videos or videos stored on your computer?It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.
I suggest that you perform a clean boot and check.
To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.
Also run memory diagnostic tool: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/How-do-I-know-if-my-computer-has-a-memory-problem
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