Computer shuts off randomly.


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    Computer shuts off randomly.


    For some reason my Laptop shuts off randomly. I have no BSOD. Its like I held down the power button. Is there a setting that make your computer shut off after an amount of time or could it be a..... VIRUS
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 3,960
    W7 x64
       #2

    Run some temperature measurements, it could be heat related.

    If you're concerned about a possible virus what does your anti-virus program say when you scan?
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 627
    win 7 ( 64 bit)
       #3

    it maybe overheating and shutting it's self off so the system don't get damaged.

    scrooge
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I just started a scan it will take some time to finish. Im not quite sure about the heat. It dosent seem too hot and i have it on a wooden table.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    The scan just finished. Turned up nothing. I take that back about the heat. My dad has a really old laptop and is using my fan to cool it off, and thats right around when I started to have this little problem. also (my fan vent is in the back) there was a stack of napkins behind my vent. So its probaly overheating. Thank you everyone.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 627
    win 7 ( 64 bit)
       #6

    your welcome

    scrooge
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 3,960
    W7 x64
       #7

    Laptops are like vacuum cleaners, they collect fluff galore, it clogs their small airways and fans, their heat fins and sinks - a regular check on fans working is essential, and compressed air will eject dust from stubborn and tough to reach places...
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