windows xp computer restarts without warning

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  1. shajul

    shajul Member

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    i have a windows xp sp2 os installed on mycomputer.the other day i was on mycomputer when it just suddenly restarted. since then my computer restarts without any warning at random times. it does work in safe mode though. all i did is install a new printer but i dont think thats the problem.i have did a virus scan using nod32 and an antispyware scan using spybot search and destroy AND zone alarm anitspyware. my processor is athalon amd. my hard drive is almost full but i have about 7gb left. i have an award modular bios (dont know if that would help i am only 15) can someone help me please. thanks in advance
     
  2. djcb

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    When it restarts does it first show a blue screen with writing in white? and then after about 1 second it restarts back to windows?
     
  3. susieqbbb

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    you need to install service pack 3 service pack 2 is no longer supported.


    Also spybot nod and a few others contain viruses and spyware the best to remove these are

    AVG free edition antivirus

    adaware (www.download.com)

    these could be causing problems. with your machine remove these pieces of software and install avg and adaware
     
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  4. creea

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    Hmm,interesting..well first of all...try dezinstaling the new software printer u've just instaled and see if its the same.

    I also want to ask if u are using the integrated sound and modem instaled on your motherboard.


    Cheers,
    Creea
     
  5. engage16

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    @susieqbbb, spybot doesn't contain viruses or spyware...

    the best three programs out there that are free are: ad-aware, spybot s&d, and avg free...
     

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