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Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by roflmao456 on 08-09-2007 at 09:25 PM
Well, on my computer it just restarts unexpectedly..
i have a genuine windows vista. (am not in the 'reduced functionality mode')
this didn't use to happen
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by Steven on 08-09-2007 at 09:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by roflmao456
Well, on my computer it just restarts unexpectedly..
i have a genuine windows vista. (am not in the 'reduced functionality mode')
this didn't use to happen
When you say unexpectedly are you sure its just not overheating or something? And how often does it do it? and does it like restart meaning it goes back on without you turning it back on?
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by roflmao456 on 08-09-2007 at 09:37 PM
quote:the screen fades out to black then restarts.
Originally posted by Steven
quote:
Originally posted by roflmao456
Well, on my computer it just restarts unexpectedly..
i have a genuine windows vista. (am not in the 'reduced functionality mode')
this didn't use to happen
When you say unexpectedly are you sure its just not overheating or something? And how often does it do it? and does it like restart meaning it goes back on without you turning it back on?
it restarts everytime i'm doing something important >_>
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by ShawnZ on 08-09-2007 at 09:39 PM
it sounds like its trying to go to sleep, and failing. try changing power plans to "high performance." Start > Control Panel > System & Maintenance > Power Options > "High Performance"
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by foaly on 08-09-2007 at 09:56 PM
don't know vista but it sounds like a fatal error reboot...
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by roflmao456 on 08-09-2007 at 10:07 PM
quote:it's already high performance,
Originally posted by ShawnZ
power plans to "high performance." Start > Control Panel > System & Maintenance > Power Options > "High Performance"
and i'm using it so it can't just sleep like that
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by ShawnZ on 08-09-2007 at 10:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by foaly
don't know vista but it sounds like a fatal error reboot...
if its a fatal error it wouldn't have time to fade to black before shutting off
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by aNILEator on 08-09-2007 at 11:04 PM
monitor going to sleep for some reason? are all your drivers up to date?
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by roflmao456 on 08-09-2007 at 11:33 PM
quote:ya drivers all uptodate, monitor only turns off when there is no user input for a while
Originally posted by aNILEator
monitor going to sleep for some reason? are all your drivers up to date?
ok now i get a popup saying something like
You have 0 hours for activation until Windows cannot be used
when my copy is already activated (thru online) =\
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by vaccination on 08-10-2007 at 07:01 AM
Call/E-mail support. They should be able to activate it for you.
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by Tochjo on 08-10-2007 at 01:03 PM
quote:Are you sure it's a Windows notification and not some dodgy advertisement trying to trick you into downloading crap?
Originally posted by roflmao456
ok now i get a popup saying something like
You have 0 hours for activation until Windows cannot be used
As for the rebooting problem, I just came across this knowledge base article which discusses this update. Apparently this update resolves a problem where the computer stops responding or restarts unexpectedly when you play video games or perform desktop operations.
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by Steven on 08-10-2007 at 01:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tochjo
quote:Are you sure it's a Windows notification and not some dodgy advertisement trying to trick you into downloading crap?
Originally posted by roflmao456
ok now i get a popup saying something like
You have 0 hours for activation until Windows cannot be used
As for the rebooting problem, I just came across this knowledge base article which discusses this update. Apparently this update resolves a problem where the computer stops responding or restarts unexpectedly when you play video games or perform desktop operations.
quote:
Originally posted by Tochjo
quote:Are you sure it's a Windows notification and not some dodgy advertisement trying to trick you into downloading crap?
Originally posted by roflmao456
ok now i get a popup saying something like
You have 0 hours for activation until Windows cannot be used
As for the rebooting problem, I just came across this knowledge base article which discusses this update. Apparently this update resolves a problem where the computer stops responding or restarts unexpectedly when you play video games or perform desktop operations.
Wow I also needed that. How do I check if i have a 32 bit vista or 64?
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by Tochjo on 08-10-2007 at 02:10 PM
quote:Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. Your system type will be listed in the System section.
Originally posted by Steven
How do I check if i have a 32 bit vista or 64?
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by roflmao456 on 08-11-2007 at 05:45 AM
quote:it's a windows notification, and all my drivers are up-to-date with vista
Originally posted by Tochjo
quote:Are you sure it's a Windows notification and not some dodgy advertisement trying to trick you into downloading crap?
Originally posted by roflmao456
ok now i get a popup saying something like
You have 0 hours for activation until Windows cannot be used
As for the rebooting problem, I just came across this knowledge base article which discusses this update. Apparently this update resolves a problem where the computer stops responding or restarts unexpectedly when you play video games or perform desktop operations.
RE: RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by ryxdp on 08-11-2007 at 07:29 AM
quote:
Originally posted by roflmao456
it's a windows notification
...and even windows notifications can be faked (most likely, anyway), a simple C++, C#, VB and most other coding platforms can do it.
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by roflmao456 on 08-11-2007 at 10:22 PM
ok nevermind about my problem, i fixed it by reinstalling windows...
RE: Windows Vista restarts computer unexpectedly.. by tony on 08-11-2007 at 11:32 PM
what a genious , i have the same problem it does it everytime i delete a torrent or i shut down wlm ... :\