Computer Problem: EMERGENCY!

[Mash]

It could well be a virus....but from seeing some of these same problems at work....it seems its hardware.........heat issue or memory.

If you think it may be a virus...and you cannot get thru a full virus check in safe mode....then try to restore your comp to a previous date....remember ....any files or programs done on or after that date will be lost.

This will prevent the virus from starting......and give you enough time to run a full virus check.....

If that fixes your problem then I recommend to run adaware....spybot...and a updated virus program to make sure your comp is clean.

ccleaner is another free program to help clean up temp files...fix bad registry entries.......If you look futher in this forum there is another computer question that I posted links to these programs.

 

[Mash]

You will enter the Bios if you hold the delete key when booting up......inside the bios there should be a place where the computer temperture is monitored.

 

[Mash]

Configuring BIOS

To enter the CMOS Setup, you must press a certain key or combination of keys during the initial startup sequence. Most systems use "Esc," "Del," "F1," "F2," "Ctrl-Esc" or "Ctrl-Alt-Esc" to enter setup. There is usually a line of text at the bottom of the display that tells you "Press ___ to Enter Setup."

Once you have entered setup, you will see a set of text screens with a number of options. Some of these are standard, while others vary according to the BIOS manufacturer. Common options include:

System Time/Date - Set the system time and date
Boot Sequence - The order that BIOS will try to load the operating system
Plug and Play - A standard for auto-detecting connected devices; should be set to "Yes" if your computer and operating system both support it
Mouse/Keyboard - "Enable Num Lock," "Enable the Keyboard," "Auto-Detect Mouse"...
Drive Configuration - Configure hard drives, CD-ROM and floppy drives
Memory - Direct the BIOS to shadow to a specific memory address
Security - Set a password for accessing the computer
Power Management - Select whether to use power management, as well as set the amount of time for standby and suspend
Exit - Save your changes, discard your changes or restore default settings

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I dont know what the bios is but WOW. There was a SERIOUS dust issue in there. Im gonna run to wal-mart and get some canned air to blow at that because i mean it was ridiculously clogged with dust. All three fans had heavy dust in there. Could that be the issue? It just seems like a virus thing you know?

I bet there's a good chance that's it. As the computer gets dustier and dustier, the airflow gets more restricted. That's why it's a problem that never showed up til now.

I doubt the virus stuff is even related.

 

[Duane]

I had a weird problem with power offs and it ended up that my power supply was bad. Once I replaced it all the problems went away.

 

[Chinfu]

I had a weird problem with power offs and it ended up that my power supply was bad. Once I replaced it all the problems went away.

Same here, I had bought a power supply 9 months earlier so I kept ruling out the PS. I changed the CPU and MoBo fan and the problem continued. Thought I would try putting my sons PS in my rig just to see and sure enough that was it. I didn't go the cheap route on my next one.

Good luck getting it fixed.

 

[DallasFanSince86]

Sounds llike the dust is the cause of your problems. Once you get that cleaned out you should be ok.

Same here, I had bought a power supply 9 months earlier so I kept ruling out the PS. I changed the CPU and MoBo fan and the problem continued. Thought I would try putting my sons PS in my rig just to see and sure enough that was it. I didn't go the cheap route on my next one.

Good luck getting it fixed.

to the board.

 

[Dawgs0916]

OK, I ran to Wal-Mart yesterday, got some canned air, blew the crap out of all the dust in the three fans, and the insides in general, and left the computer, side off, off all night until right now. Let's see if that fixed the problem. When you guys say power supply do you mean simply the cord? If this doesn't work Mash, I am going to need your help with your explanations of the BIOS from earlier. Thanks...

 

[Mash]

Hey Dawg,

Just make sure the fans are spinning properly.....leave the comp running and lets see if it shuts down on its own....

The power supply inside the computer has a fan also....u will see it in the back of the computer......blow that out also....and check to see if the fan is spinning properly.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Hey Dawg,

Just make sure the fans are spinning properly.....leave the comp running and lets see if it shuts down on its own....

The power supply inside the computer has a fan also....u will see it in the back of the computer......blow that out also....and check to see if the fan is spinning properly.

You'd be amazed at how much dust and crap gets sucked in to the power supply. It can be pretty nasty. :laugh2:

 

[Dawgs0916]

Trust me, I was amazed....and yeah Mash, I blew the dust out of all the fans....and so far, so good! I just hope this isn't one of those times it took longer to reboot than others...

 

[jksmith269]

I haven't read all the posts so someone may have already suggested this but with Trojan's unless you disable your system restore it will not always completely remove the trojan. Now I've had a trojan where it wouldn't let me do a system restore therefore disabling it was no big deal since I couldn't restore anyway.