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ARGH!!!! STUPID COMPUTER!!!!
Ok, get this: I just bought my new computer 2 months ago from this weird dealer for around 800 bucks. Then these problems started occurring: Internet connection s clearly on, but internet wont process, I have a hard time logging in here, word wont work, PowerPoint screws up, and sometimes when I'm just sittin' there minding my own business, it turns off and can't be turned on! Is there a way I could fix this? Have I been ripped off? Should I get a MacBook instead?
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11 years ago
re-install xp, if you need a cd, TELL ME i will help...
Reply 11 years ago
I kinda need a CD, but I live in Indonesia, so....
Reply 11 years ago
refer to the message i sent you
Reply 11 years ago
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11 years ago
I would have to agree with Scurge here....that sounds like the PSU's tripping off too early, thinking it is overheating (or maybe it IS overheating), and shutting down. This would prevent it from being turned on until it auto reset.
Reply 11 years ago
Thanks.... I'll look into that
11 years ago
As far as the random power-downs thing, it may be the power supply is going out. A simmilar thing happened to my neighbot, PC was randomly shutting off, he replaced the power supply and it's all fixed. as for the software issues, nothing fixed software issues like a fresh install of XP. I believe that's already been mentioned though.
11 years ago
. Try contacting the dealer or the manufacturer. . Might be a heat related problem - make sure all the fans are running. . Possibly a bad capacitor on the mobo - look for "pregnant" caps. . Could be a loose nut behind the keyboard. . Reformat the HDD.
Reply 11 years ago
Thanks for the tip! Although the dealer is my teacher called Andy who just moved to Iraq........
Reply 11 years ago
Why am I not surprised.. haha
Reply 11 years ago
Seriously.... why are you not surprised?
Reply 11 years ago
A clear admission of guilt and self preservation... Evidently he finds Iraq less dangerous than you.
Reply 11 years ago
Hahaha.... I'll take that as a compliment :D
Reply 11 years ago
i second the reformat....
11 years ago
Thats sad, poor computer or should i say u
Reply 11 years ago
Haha.... yeah, the com. is a total screw up, so I was like " Screw this I'm gettin' Mac! "
Reply 11 years ago
Can I have it?
Reply 11 years ago
No.
Reply 11 years ago
Damn it
Reply 11 years ago
Haha.....
Reply 11 years ago
GRRR
Reply 11 years ago
LOL
Reply 11 years ago
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Reply 11 years ago
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Reply 11 years ago
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Reply 11 years ago
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I'm going to bed now, cya
11 years ago
When it just turns off thats probably a heat issue ( as NachoMahma said below) It could be a problem with windows (virus). So did you buy it new or used ? (If it was used it better be a good computer for 800 bucks
Is it XP or vista that you are using?
Maybe try a Linux live cd and see if your internet works. Then we can figure out if its software or hardware related. (Ubuntu ),we know if it hw or sw I can help you out a bit better
Reply 11 years ago
I used XP, and I think the computer's new. I bought it from my deadbeat teacher who escaped to Iraq ( for details see my other topic called " Some teacher he is..... " ). It's fine when I first used it.... or maybe it IS just an old beat up comp. but he fix the looks? aw, dang it!
Reply 11 years ago
Maybe he just put older parts in a newer case ? Did you try the live cd idea ? I had a freind who bought a used computer but his internet was super slow (5kbs) and it turned out to just a windows related error! To see if it is a heat problem that is turning off your computer all you have to do is: When your computer is first starting (right after you here the BEEP) Press whatever key is required to get into setup. Most computers will use either DEL F2 F3 F12 to get into setup. Once you get into setup there will probably be a tab ( or some other way to manouver around in setup) Called System monitoring, go there and watch the temperature rise. If the cpu tempature is any hotter than 70C after an hour then theres no surprise its shutting down. IF thats the case your computer needs better cooling. My laptop on its cooling pad can (at basicly idle) can stay at about 16C! To lower tempâture simply add a fan. or if its get to hot you should look into liquid cooling.
Reply 11 years ago
Nah, I think this thing IS a total screw up..... I'm getting a bew comp. Is MacBook any good?
Reply 11 years ago
YEAH but it will take a bit of getting used to !
Reply 11 years ago
Oooohhh..... thanks.
Reply 11 years ago
If we know*
11 years ago
>>...and sometimes when I'm just sittin' there minding my own business, it turns off and can't be turned on! Is there a way I could fix this? Have I been ripped off? Should I get a MacBook instead? in order: its on hibernate, yes turn off hibernate (in the screen saver window), big time, no you will be riped off even more!
Reply 11 years ago
That is so NOT the problem....
11 years ago
hmmmmmmmmm...................... i would say when he used the computer, it got a virus, so he sold it to you, and ripped you off
Reply 11 years ago
Maybe, but at first it worked fine, although it's not what you exactly call first class either......
11 years ago
You may have been having issues logging on here because your account was locked.
Reply 11 years ago
Before that. And just 30 minutes ago.