The title says it all.
It started a few weeks ago- my son was playing PC games and out of the blue the computer would go "dead" and then starts again.
Since today, the following happens- I start the PC, enter the password, the screen shows the icons, but when I try to open a programme, the PC goes "dead" only to restart by itself.
I do not have all the details of the system now, but my OS is Windows XP SP2, I have 2 hard drives, 160GB each and I think 1 GB of RAM.
Thanks
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| Windows XP/2000 - Desktop shuts down when trying to open a prog posted in the Operating Systems forums; The title says it all. It started a few weeks ago- my son was playing PC games and out of the blue the computer would go "dead" and then starts ... |
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Desktop shuts down when trying to open a prog
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Re: Desktop shuts down when trying to open a
Hello Avz! Welcome back to PCHF!
I have marked this as open to attract the attention of those who might be able to help you  Regards, Smokeycheech 
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Re: Desktop shuts down when trying to open a
Thanks!
Not sure if it is a hardware problem or what!! |
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Re: Desktop shuts down when trying to open a
First job if you can install SP3 which re writes all the O/S and may fix it. Check the event logs to see if there is any messages in there. Is it all programs that crash it or just those on the desktop?
Does it work ok in save mode have you added any games or hardware? |
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Re: Desktop shuts down when trying to open a
Do you still require any help with this matter and update would be helpful
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Re: Desktop shuts down when trying to open a
I'm sorry- should have updated you.
After a day of struggling, I took the PC to a local guy. Not sure what was wrong, but he fixed it. I basically think the PC was full of rubbish, programmes that I do not use, etc. He cleaned, defragmented, etc. Working fine now |
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Re: Desktop shuts down when trying to open a
Glad you got it sorted out I will mark it resolved
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