my computer randomly shuts off A LOT. without warning. its ALWAYS charging so idk if its that. i downloaded "speed fan". whenever i am online i can hear the fans running. so i really don't know what to do? its really annoying when it keeps shutting down.... (especially when i am playing long videos) help?
Running on Windows 7.
i have a gateway 7326GZ
Last edited by Brink; 19 Jan 2011 at 16:34. Reason: attached image
This isn't a put-on is it?
You have only 479MB of RAM? How can windows 7 run on that little memory? The minimum RAM requirements for Windows 7 is 1GB of memory.
It's ran on windows 7 for almost a year now. its just now having problems? lol
should i downgrade to XP. (it was originally XP)
"Always Charging" you say? Sounds like the battery is dying, try running the Laptop without the battery, only leave the power lead connected and see if it does it.
Actually I have heard of Windows 7 to install on 512MB, but it really really really recommends at least 1GB for 32-Bit.
I almost gasped for air when I saw that screen shot.
Usually OS shuts down as well when the Processor gets too hot so it will shut down as a safety precaution. Might be a dirty fan, needs new heatsink, paste.. whatever.
Also, your ram might be going too.. but usually it doesn't shut down, windows will just crash. *lol*
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