My computer keeps switching off and on again then shows message "System has recovered from serious error" HELP
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The computer tried in another persons house, is it the suspect computer or the homeowners computer? Burning CD's takes up alot of memory and power so if you're only using a powerpack, that could be your problem. There could be several more reasons for this problem. First thing that comes to mind is a virus or spy/ad ware. You need to have a strong anti-virus program running at all times or you might as well just toss your PC. Next, when was the last time you did a disk clean-up and defragment? if it's been more than a month and you have added programs or even done alot of web surfing then you have a build-up of tracking cookies that need to be removed. Next, is this just a recent thing?? If it is and you have found no viruses on your system, try a system restore and restore your PC to an earlier date when it was functioning properly.
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It could be many things.... start by disconnecting  your Hard Drive... if it still restarts and does not let you stay in the bios try a new Power Supply... if persist its most likely your motherboard... make sure to disconnect  everything else...
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if this is happening when you boot the computer it is called a POST or Power On Self Test.  The manual for your specific motherboard should explain how to decipher these messages.
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unplug it for a few moments then turn it back on works for m e look for another computer
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Is the computer on standby? If it is then you should shutdown the computer instead. \n\nRun an antivirus program on your computer to see if a virus may be the cause as well. Also check to see if you have had any recent errors, like driver conflicts or "the blue screen of death". That could also be a cause.
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If your computer is not working properly when it is switched on, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software. \nDetailed instructions at  http://tinyurl.com/yd34oj
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all you have to do is reset the motherboard jumpers. take apart your computer and take out the jumpers for about 10 seconds and put them back in, the problem will be solved.
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After you have tried the last suggestion you might want to try this:\n\nRemove any CD/DVD's and floppies also any USB devices then re-boot, if you are still getting the same problem re-boot again but when the PC is starting up (after the initial beep at the BIOS check at start) just keep tapping the F8 function key about once per second you will then be presented with a menu, one of its options will be to start in Safe Mode, select this and see if the PC will start into XP for you, if it does then it most likely means that you have an updated or corrupt driver that is causing the problem and you will need to do some detective work to find out what it is.\nIf you still can't get in to Windows then things are more severe, if you have a Boot Floppy and have an Anti-Virus scanner then check for infections.\n\nThere is a WARNING! I should give you here before you do anything else, if your PC has data that you have not backed up and is important to you or other users of the PC, then DO NOT do anything more, as without proper knowledge of what to do next you can LOSE ALL data, get the PC to someone qualified to repair it.
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need more info than that to diagnose.  make sure your cables are plugged in tightly?  is the jumpers on the hard drive on the correct pins?  can you hear it booting up. when does it stop?\ntoo many variables
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are you powering up with your battery alone, or are you plugged into an outlet?\n\nhow old is your computer? is it worth spending money to fix it by going to a computer repair shop?  are your files very valuable?
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Check the fans and make sure they ALL are working. If you have a CPU temp utility, use it. Try starting in safe mode and see if it is still happening.
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Can you rollback your system state? I would try that first.\nAssuming you are using win xp
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Could you have blown the fuse in your plug?  Replace the fuses in both the computer and monitor plugs.  It is possible to buy a plug that prevents power surges reaching your computer.  \n\nYou may be concentrating too much on the coincidence that the warranty ran out at the same time as the problem started.  \n\nYou may have caught a virus and need to use your anti-virus recovery disc. \n\nYou may need to use your Windows recovery disc. \n\nAs everyone has mentioned already we need more info.
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First try going to safe mode then shut down and restart. While in safe mode scan for virus and spyware. Next try a system restore.\nIf that doesn't work go to the website below to look for a restore disc.
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Two things I would first check, \n1. Make sure the reset button is not stuck.\n2. Make sure your BIOS does not have the "Wake on LAN" feature turn on, especially if you have DSL, or Cable Internet.
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the computer turns off, because you might be eitehr using MS windows 2000 or MS Windows XP service pack 1 which had lot of errors. USe MS_windows XP Service PAck 2 for the computer to run better. Hope it solves your problem, enjoy.
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Go to Start Menu, then Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools.\n\nDo a system Restore and set it back to a couple of days so that you can get it back to way it was.\n\nSometimes after a blackout or a power outage, if you dont have a surger protector, you can really screw up your system. You might need to reinstall windows if system restore does not work.