Has your computer recently started to randomly close itself down? In this article, my aim is to give you some real practical things that you can do to try to get to the bottom of this problem. The topics I'm going to be covering include: CPU temperature, RAM, background programs, and registry errors.
Processor Temperature
One possible cause of the problem is that your PC’s processor could be overheating. If you use a lot of music or video programs, they can end up using a lot of CPU power, and as a result your CPU can overheat.
The best way to check to see if your processor is getting too hot is to download a handy little piece of freeware called Speedfan. You can find this simply by searching on Google. If your processor temperature is above 60 degrees, then that means trouble. One thing you can do to remedy it is to open your computer's case and clean the dust from the fan, as sometimes a build-up of dust can cause the fan not to cool the CPU as effectively.
RAM Errors
If you find that your processor temperature is not the reason for the problem, then the next thing to check is your RAM. If you feel confident enough to do it, try removing one of your RAM modules and see if the problem disappears. If it does, then replace the fauly RAM.
Background Software
Another option worth considering is that one of the programs running in the background may be causing the error. One method of disabling specific programs from running when Windows boots up is to use MSCONFIG. To run MSCONFIG, in Windows XP go to Start, Run, then type in “msconfig”. For Windows Vista or Windows 7, Click the Windows button and then type “msconfig” into the search box.
In MSCONFIG, go to the Startup section, and de-select any applications that you are sure that you absolutely don’t want to run when Windows starts. Warning: Don’t disable any software that you’re not sure about.
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