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Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by outdoor, Apr 27, 2010.

  1. outdoor

    outdoor Member

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    The last couple times I've used dvd shrink with anydvd I get about 3/4 of the way done and the whole computer shuts down, turns completely off. Its about five years old and someone told me I might need a new power supply. Also when I down load pictures or even a new update from anydvd it takes nearly and hour to do something that once took 10 min. Is a new power supply my problem or has the computer had it, time for a new one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
     
  2. ddp

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    moved to correct forum as not a dvd shrink issue. what is the specs of your pc?
     
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    After 5 years, it is time for a new computer regardless of how well your old one is running.

    You might try reloading windows, sounds more like a software issue than hardware.
     
  4. outdoor

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    Thanks for the reply, I was kind of thinking that but just wasn't wanting to do it. I did read some where that I need to take the cover off and clean the inside out. Never done that, doubt that will help much but will try it
     
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    If you have not cleaned it in 5 years, you will probably find a ton of dust inside...perhapse even enough to cause cooling issues.
     
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    i think killer has a point about the dust so better clean it.
     
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    Also another thing aside from the heat issue may be a slowly failing HDD. I have seen that in the past. You may want to run some HDD diags.
     

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