Computer shuts off randomly.

[metraman333]

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 :shock:

 

[Qdos]

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?

 

[scrooge]

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

scrooge

 

[metraman333]

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.

 

[metraman333]

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.

 

[scrooge]

your welcome

scrooge

 

[Qdos]

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...