Computer restarts by itself

Question

My PC restarts on its own an average once every few hours. Is this due to a virus or what? It's very annoying and I have lost data from open programs due to this. Please help :(

zbestwun2001 · Answer

Are you getting a message prior to rebooting? How are you connected to the net, DSL/Cable I am assumeing? What firewall do you use? ZB1 Message Edited by zbestwun2001 on 10-18-2006 03:32 PM

gotflash · Answer

OK. Its worse than this. It has been restarting almost 2-3 times an hour. I need assistance :(((

Bugbatter · Answer

When I had this problem a year or so ago, it was a power supply problem.
Have you tried these suggestions?
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/troub-03.html

http://www.duxcw.com/faq/computer/reboot.html

Message Edited by Bugbatter on 10-18-2006 08:29 PM

gotflash · Answer

Yea it was a power supply problem. Thanks a bunch man :D

EDIT: No its not I guess. Its started up again today. I think it might be a cracked motherboard. How would I go about repairing it or what?

Message Edited by gotflash on 10-21-2006 09:04 PM

Bugbatter · Answer

You're welcome. :)

gotflash · Answer

see edited post

Bugbatter · Answer

It sounds as if you need a hardware forum. I'm assuming your computer is no longer under warranty, so you will be working on it yourself.

Try the Hardware forum at CastleCops (You will need to register in order to post.):
http://www.castlecops.com/f31-General_Hardware.html

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