when i start my pc i have to rush to put it in STAND-BY MODE for it to stay on. if i dont within the next 15 mins or so it'll just shut off. and then i have to wait about 5 mins before i turn it on or it will shut off again. i just wanna know if anybody knows wut the problem is... anybody?

Boot up off of your Windows Install CD.
Select the R for Repair option.

Good Luck...

HI there you might want to do this to make sure it is not spyware/malware making your PC play up. http://www.pchelpforum.com/hijackthi...a-prework.html

gANDALF, will this delete any of my data?

No it will not.

alright then. thank the both of you

I would still do the prework to make sure the PC is clean if it has a virus malware or spywhere on it this may fix your problem. you may have a virus malware or spywhere you may have problems during the reinstall. Reinstall should be a last resort your not really fixing the problem your just reinstalling windows what do you do if it happens again? or if the repair install crashes?