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pc is restarting mysterioisly

post #1 of 6
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hey guys, just yesterday and today, my pc is retsarting for bizzare reasons, but i noticed only when i am playing age of empires 3 ONLINE. likei hearthing spin up fast n then it restarts, i am possibly thinking maybe the core duos are too hot or something, n forces restart, not sure, specs of pc are in sig!
post #2 of 6
Do this:

Go to System Properties - Advanced - [Startup and Recovery]Settings

Remove the checkmark from "Automatically Restart" in the System Failure section and click OK.

This will make the blue screen of death pop up when there is a fatal error instead of restarting automatically, write down the code and post it here.

Also check this Microsoft article and hotfix for dual core processors regarding gaming problems and Windows XP:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909944

Hope this helps.
post #3 of 6
Thread Starter 
thanks heaps, if n when BSOD aomes, i will post it aight, thanks dude.
post #4 of 6
Anytime.
post #5 of 6
Thread Starter 
i actuallly found the problem, on my power supply, the fan wasn't runnning, well nto sure if thts the problem, but that fan has stopped running, everything elseworks fine though, how do i get that fan insidethe power supply running again
post #6 of 6
You can try buying a fan just like it and solder it yourself but it is NOT recommended working inside a power supply as it holds dangerous amount of electric power even if it is disconnected. Besides, it is just too much trouble trying to do that, especially if you're inexperienced working around power supplies.

Your power supply could also be damaged because of the overheating and wouldn't recommend using it anymore.

Save yourself all the trouble and just replace the power supply.
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