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| Computer Randomly restarting! hello. for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware and anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. Also when I reported my error to Microsoft's error reporting, the following was information was given Problem report summary Problem type Windows stop error (a message appears on a blue screen with error code information) Solution available? No. What does this problem mean? Windows has encountered a problem it cannot recover from and it needs to be restarted Cause Unknown Computer symptoms A message appears on a blue screen with error code information (for example: 0x0000001E, KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED) Additional steps for you to take Please continue to send problem reports so analysts at Microsoft can study and try to correct the problem as quickly as possible |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! "emad senejani" <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F551D0BC-7977-43E4-A122-91F27C57CA17@microsoft.com... > hello. > > for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the > Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware > and > anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. > > Also when I reported my error to Microsoft's error reporting, the > following > was information was given > > Problem report summary > > Problem type > Windows stop error (a message appears on a blue screen with error code > information) > > Solution available? > No. > > What does this problem mean? > Windows has encountered a problem it cannot recover from and it needs to > be > restarted > > Cause > Unknown > > Computer symptoms > A message appears on a blue screen with error code information (for > example: 0x0000001E, KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED) > > Additional steps for you to take > Please continue to send problem reports so analysts at Microsoft can study > and try to correct the problem as quickly as possible > > Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these Web pages. Help with malware: All MS-MVP Sites. http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 So How Did I Get Infected Anyway? For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you owe it to the author. See also: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure of. -- Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM Do not send mail. |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! While you really need to perform an in-depth malware analysis, as Frank suggested, the first thing that comes to my mind when a machine reboots spontaneously is overheating (dirt, bad fan), loose RAM modules, or a power supply glitch. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "emad senejani" <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F551D0BC-7977-43E4-A122-91F27C57CA17@microsoft.com... > hello. > > for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the > Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware > and > anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. > > Also when I reported my error to Microsoft's error reporting, the > following > was information was given > > Problem report summary > > Problem type > Windows stop error (a message appears on a blue screen with error code > information) > > Solution available? > No. > > What does this problem mean? > Windows has encountered a problem it cannot recover from and it needs to > be > restarted > > Cause > Unknown > > Computer symptoms > A message appears on a blue screen with error code information (for > example: 0x0000001E, KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED) > > Additional steps for you to take > Please continue to send problem reports so analysts at Microsoft can study > and try to correct the problem as quickly as possible > > |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 07:52:01 -0700, emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the > Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. Random rebooting is very often a hardware issue--overheating, flaky power supply, or bad RAM. I would start by opening the case, and blowing out any accumulated dust with a can of compressed air (do not use a vacuum cleaner). That could solve an overheating problem. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >hello. > >for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the >Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware and >anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. > Open Control Panel - System - Advanced and click on the Settings button in the Startup and Recovery (bottom) section. In the Statup and Recovery window click on the checkbox for "Automatically restart" to clear. Then click on Apply and/or OK as needed to exit. That should put an end to the restarts. However they may be replaced by Blue Screen Of Death STOP errors and the machine may then halt, requiring a manual power off and restart. If this does happen then the contents of the BSOD, especially the STOP code, all 4 of the parameters, and any file or module names mentioned will be a direct clue as to the underlying cause of the problem. Post that information back here. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! Vacuum cleaner works fine, as long as you use the exhaust port, <s>. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.am.invalid.domain> wrote in message news:3fnn83hq74jgjps7b1kj8aoc5pp58edf81@4ax.com... > On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 07:52:01 -0700, emad senejani > <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >> for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on >> the >> Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. > > > Random rebooting is very often a hardware issue--overheating, flaky > power supply, or bad RAM. > > I would start by opening the case, and blowing out any accumulated > dust with a can of compressed air (do not use a vacuum cleaner). That > could solve an overheating problem. > > -- > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User > Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 16:03:46 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote: > Vacuum cleaner works fine, as long as you use the exhaust port, <s>. Yes, vacuum cleaners work fine. However, the risk of zapping electronic components via static electricity is always present. That's why vacuum cleaners should never be allowed near the insides of computers. > "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.am.invalid.domain> wrote in message > news:3fnn83hq74jgjps7b1kj8aoc5pp58edf81@4ax.com... > > On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 07:52:01 -0700, emad senejani > > <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > > > >> for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on > >> the > >> Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. > > > > > > Random rebooting is very often a hardware issue--overheating, flaky > > power supply, or bad RAM. > > > > I would start by opening the case, and blowing out any accumulated > > dust with a can of compressed air (do not use a vacuum cleaner). That > > could solve an overheating problem. > > > > -- > > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User > > Please Reply to the Newsgroup > -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! Yeah, I can see that. For myself I live where static is a prominent part of life. I get zapped every time I get out of a car when it grounds through me, and I don't wear shoes in the house specifically to prevent static buildup. I just naturally tend to be careful about it, grounding things every which way. Besides, I never let that vacuum nozzle get too near the electronic components, even if it is a plastic attachment. I got an Electrolux, don't need to. Anyway, enough of jerking your chain, <w>. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.am.invalid.domain> wrote in message news:qmho83927i2s2r2ghc0jgp1kjndqk3ebcn@4ax.com... > On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 16:03:46 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote: > >> Vacuum cleaner works fine, as long as you use the exhaust port, <s>. > > > Yes, vacuum cleaners work fine. However, the risk of zapping > electronic components via static electricity is always present. That's > why vacuum cleaners should never be allowed near the insides of > computers. > > |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 19:49:14 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote: > Yeah, I can see that. For myself I live where static is a prominent part of > life. I get zapped every time I get out of a car when it grounds through me, > and I don't wear shoes in the house specifically to prevent static buildup. > I just naturally tend to be careful about it, grounding things every which > way. Care is always good to use, but I prefer to avoid any risk at all. That's why I think blowing with canned air is always safer. > Besides, I never let that vacuum nozzle get too near the electronic > components, even if it is a plastic attachment. I got an Electrolux, don't > need to. > > Anyway, enough of jerking your chain, <w>. Not a problem. ;-) > "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.am.invalid.domain> wrote in message > news:qmho83927i2s2r2ghc0jgp1kjndqk3ebcn@4ax.com... > > On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 16:03:46 -0700, "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote: > > > >> Vacuum cleaner works fine, as long as you use the exhaust port, <s>. > > > > > > Yes, vacuum cleaners work fine. However, the risk of zapping > > electronic components via static electricity is always present. That's > > why vacuum cleaners should never be allowed near the insides of > > computers. > > > > > -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! ...... thanks everyone I will try all suggestions. by the way is the vacuum cleaner a good idea??! <--I dont want to by one of those dust of sprays for my pc. "Ron Martell" wrote: > emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >hello. > > > >for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the > >Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware and > >anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. > > > Open Control Panel - System - Advanced and click on the Settings > button in the Startup and Recovery (bottom) section. > > In the Statup and Recovery window click on the checkbox for > "Automatically restart" to clear. Then click on Apply and/or OK as > needed to exit. > > That should put an end to the restarts. However they may be replaced > by Blue Screen Of Death STOP errors and the machine may then halt, > requiring a manual power off and restart. > > If this does happen then the contents of the BSOD, especially the STOP > code, all 4 of the parameters, and any file or module names mentioned > will be a direct clue as to the underlying cause of the problem. Post > that information back here. > > Good luck > > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada > -- > Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) > On-Line Help Computer Service > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca > Syberfix Remote Computer Repair > > "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference > has never been in bed with a mosquito." > |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! Not really. The can of compressed air is well worth the cost. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "emad senejani" <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:35DDCE7D-9002-4E38-ADC0-B3D06944D6D6@microsoft.com... > ..... thanks everyone I will try all suggestions. by the way is the vacuum > cleaner a good idea??! <--I dont want to by one of those dust of sprays > for > my pc. > > "Ron Martell" wrote: > >> emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >hello. >> > >> >for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on >> >the >> >Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware >> >and >> >anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. >> > >> Open Control Panel - System - Advanced and click on the Settings >> button in the Startup and Recovery (bottom) section. >> >> In the Statup and Recovery window click on the checkbox for >> "Automatically restart" to clear. Then click on Apply and/or OK as >> needed to exit. >> >> That should put an end to the restarts. However they may be replaced >> by Blue Screen Of Death STOP errors and the machine may then halt, >> requiring a manual power off and restart. >> >> If this does happen then the contents of the BSOD, especially the STOP >> code, all 4 of the parameters, and any file or module names mentioned >> will be a direct clue as to the underlying cause of the problem. Post >> that information back here. >> >> Good luck >> >> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada >> -- >> Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) >> On-Line Help Computer Service >> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca >> Syberfix Remote Computer Repair >> >> "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference >> has never been in bed with a mosquito." >> |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! nope! I don't have any malware, spyware, or adware. next I'll try to clean my PC. also, if I want to ground my self i must touch the case of the PC correct??? "emad senejani" wrote: > ..... thanks everyone I will try all suggestions. by the way is the vacuum > cleaner a good idea??! <--I dont want to by one of those dust of sprays for > my pc. > > "Ron Martell" wrote: > > > emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > > >hello. > > > > > >for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the > > >Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware and > > >anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. > > > > > Open Control Panel - System - Advanced and click on the Settings > > button in the Startup and Recovery (bottom) section. > > > > In the Statup and Recovery window click on the checkbox for > > "Automatically restart" to clear. Then click on Apply and/or OK as > > needed to exit. > > > > That should put an end to the restarts. However they may be replaced > > by Blue Screen Of Death STOP errors and the machine may then halt, > > requiring a manual power off and restart. > > > > If this does happen then the contents of the BSOD, especially the STOP > > code, all 4 of the parameters, and any file or module names mentioned > > will be a direct clue as to the underlying cause of the problem. Post > > that information back here. > > > > Good luck > > > > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada > > -- > > Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) > > On-Line Help Computer Service > > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca > > Syberfix Remote Computer Repair > > > > "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference > > has never been in bed with a mosquito." > > |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! Yeah. Grab hold of the metal chassis and don't let go. (When I need both hands, I lean by bare arm on the chassis.) Or, get a grounding wrist strap. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User www.grystmill.com "emad senejani" <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E3C60F31-E37D-4EAD-AD92-97108D9CE9A5@microsoft.com... > nope! I don't have any malware, spyware, or adware. next I'll try to clean > my > PC. > also, if I want to ground my self i must touch the case of the PC > correct??? > > "emad senejani" wrote: > >> ..... thanks everyone I will try all suggestions. by the way is the >> vacuum >> cleaner a good idea??! <--I dont want to by one of those dust of sprays >> for >> my pc. >> >> "Ron Martell" wrote: >> >> > emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > >> > >hello. >> > > >> > >for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on >> > >the >> > >Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti >> > >spyware and >> > >anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. >> > > >> > Open Control Panel - System - Advanced and click on the Settings >> > button in the Startup and Recovery (bottom) section. >> > >> > In the Statup and Recovery window click on the checkbox for >> > "Automatically restart" to clear. Then click on Apply and/or OK as >> > needed to exit. >> > >> > That should put an end to the restarts. However they may be replaced >> > by Blue Screen Of Death STOP errors and the machine may then halt, >> > requiring a manual power off and restart. >> > >> > If this does happen then the contents of the BSOD, especially the STOP >> > code, all 4 of the parameters, and any file or module names mentioned >> > will be a direct clue as to the underlying cause of the problem. Post >> > that information back here. >> > >> > Good luck >> > >> > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada >> > -- >> > Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) >> > On-Line Help Computer Service >> > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca >> > Syberfix Remote Computer Repair >> > >> > "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference >> > has never been in bed with a mosquito." >> > |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! You can get a small computer brush that you can use to remove dust & the accumulated "Gunk" that appears on Fan blades. I wouldn't use a commercial vacuum inside a PC. The suction level is such that it could and might pull components on the motherboard loose. You wouldn't want to use a concentrator nozzle as that would increase the suction or the standard brush attachment ( Static Electricity ). Really you just want to dislodge the dust and then use a can of compressed air to get it outside the cabinet. One thing that's important is to remove the front cover as the largest portion of clogging will be found there. This is a "Delicate" operation as you can inadvertently break the clips that hold the faceplate onto the case. If you aren't comfortable working inside the PC, I'd take it to a local PC shop and have them do a cleanup. Using a Thermal monitoring program, such as SpeedFan is a good idea as you can tell from noticeable increases in temps that the PC needs a physical cleanup. "emad senejani" <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:35DDCE7D-9002-4E38-ADC0-B3D06944D6D6@microsoft.com... > ..... thanks everyone I will try all suggestions. by the way is the vacuum > cleaner a good idea??! <--I dont want to by one of those dust of sprays > for > my pc. > > "Ron Martell" wrote: > >> emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >hello. >> > >> >for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on >> >the >> >Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware >> >and >> >anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. >> > >> Open Control Panel - System - Advanced and click on the Settings >> button in the Startup and Recovery (bottom) section. >> >> In the Statup and Recovery window click on the checkbox for >> "Automatically restart" to clear. Then click on Apply and/or OK as >> needed to exit. >> >> That should put an end to the restarts. However they may be replaced >> by Blue Screen Of Death STOP errors and the machine may then halt, >> requiring a manual power off and restart. >> >> If this does happen then the contents of the BSOD, especially the STOP >> code, all 4 of the parameters, and any file or module names mentioned >> will be a direct clue as to the underlying cause of the problem. Post >> that information back here. >> >> Good luck >> >> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada >> -- >> Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) >> On-Line Help Computer Service >> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca >> Syberfix Remote Computer Repair >> >> "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference >> has never been in bed with a mosquito." >> |
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| Re: Computer Randomly restarting! On Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:20:00 -0700, emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > ..... thanks everyone I will try all suggestions. by the way is the vacuum > cleaner a good idea??! No, it's not. It's very dangerous. As I said earlier in this thread "the risk of zapping electronic components via static electricity is always present. That's why vacuum cleaners should never be allowed near the insides of computers." > I dont want to by one of those dust of sprays for > my pc. Please do. They are inexpensive and far safer. > > "Ron Martell" wrote: > > > emad senejani <emadsenejani@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > > >hello. > > > > > >for some reason when ever I surf on the Internet(well it is usually on the > > >Internet) my computer starts to restart randomly. I have a anti spyware and > > >anti virus but they did not detect anything harmful. > > > > > Open Control Panel - System - Advanced and click on the Settings > > button in the Startup and Recovery (bottom) section. > > > > In the Statup and Recovery window click on the checkbox for > > "Automatically restart" to clear. Then click on Apply and/or OK as > > needed to exit. > > > > That should put an end to the restarts. However they may be replaced > > by Blue Screen Of Death STOP errors and the machine may then halt, > > requiring a manual power off and restart. > > > > If this does happen then the contents of the BSOD, especially the STOP > > code, all 4 of the parameters, and any file or module names mentioned > > will be a direct clue as to the underlying cause of the problem. Post > > that information back here. > > > > Good luck > > > > Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada > > -- > > Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008) > > On-Line Help Computer Service > > http://onlinehelp.bc.ca > > Syberfix Remote Computer Repair > > > > "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference > > has never been in bed with a mosquito." > > -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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