why does my computer reboot itsself for no reason?

[mappy67]

my computer just reboots on its own while im in the middle of doing stuff.and
its really driving me crazy

[Mart]

Assuming that you have previously checked for viruses etc.!!!, you need to
determine whether it's a heat/hardware issue rather than a WinMe issue. If
heat related, then the inside of the box may need a good clearout. (A lot of
dust gets sucked into the box due to the fan(s) and can reduce the cooling
efficiency). Also, have you added any new hardware devices recently?

Boot using your Windows Startup (floppy) Disk and select Option 1.) - the
DOS Help page. Leave it running for several hours, scrolling up and down the
pages every so often and see if it still "reboots on its own"

If so, then it's a problem with your PC and not with WinMe.

If not, then boot into Safe Mode (F8 or Ctrl keys at boot-up) and leave it
running in that mode for a few hours and see if it "reboots on its own". If
so, you may need to disconnect external items of hardware to see if you can
isolate it.

Good luck

Mart


"mappy67" > wrote in message
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> my computer just reboots on its own while im in the middle of doing
> stuff.and
> its really driving me crazy

[Jack E Martinelli]

Very nicely done, Mart.
Consider bad ram, also.
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"Mart" > wrote in message
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> Assuming that you have previously checked for viruses etc.!!!, you need to
> determine whether it's a heat/hardware issue rather than a WinMe issue. If
> heat related, then the inside of the box may need a good clearout. (A lot
of
> dust gets sucked into the box due to the fan(s) and can reduce the cooling
> efficiency). Also, have you added any new hardware devices recently?
>
> Boot using your Windows Startup (floppy) Disk and select Option 1.) - the
> DOS Help page. Leave it running for several hours, scrolling up and down
the
> pages every so often and see if it still "reboots on its own"
>
> If so, then it's a problem with your PC and not with WinMe.
>
> If not, then boot into Safe Mode (F8 or Ctrl keys at boot-up) and leave it
> running in that mode for a few hours and see if it "reboots on its own".
If
> so, you may need to disconnect external items of hardware to see if you
can
> isolate it.
>
> Good luck
>
> Mart
>
>
> "mappy67" > wrote in message
> ...
> > my computer just reboots on its own while im in the middle of doing
> > stuff.and
> > its really driving me crazy
>
>

[mappy67]

hey thank you for your input ill try all those but again thanks for helping
me out

"mappy67" wrote:

> my computer just reboots on its own while im in the middle of doing stuff.and
> its really driving me crazy