Computer keeps shutting down! HELP.

[angelinaxx]

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? :sarc:

Running on Windows 7.

i have a gateway 7326GZ

 

[GeneO]

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.

 

[angelinaxx]

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)

 

[Anthony]

"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.

 

[acurasd]

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*

 

[GeneO]

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)

LOL. No, I thought maybe you just upgraded from XP to 7. If it is just shutting down it is likely a heat issue or your battery. Does it feel hot? Did it recently have a fall or anything (that could damage the coolling system).