[Braz]

Hi all,

My desktop machine has been running fine for last four years from new and now all of a sudden it turns itself off suddenly.

This happens as it's trying to load XP Home. When the O/S flashes up a window with "loading personal settings" it is at that point it shuts off!

I've replaced the power supply but same keeps happening with the new one. I haven't installed anything new software wise nor hardware wise.

I've gone into BIOS and not changed a thing as I wondered if machine would shut off whilst in there - & yes it sure did too. So my friends I am here trying to gain insight into what could be causing this problem of the shut down before it loads XP scenario.

Many thanks for your responses.

Braz

[HCD]

First port of call is to take the side off your machine and inspect for dust in and around the CPU. If there is a bit of housekeeping to do....resolve. See if that contains problem. If that doesn't look at BIOS setting s for temperature of CPU. Sounds like CPU is overheating

[Braz]

Thanks for reply will check BIOS (of power remains on long enough) - Is there a remedy for this prob inside BIOS?

[HCD]

Not if CPU is overheating - no - Can you get into Safe mode?

[Braz]

No I tried that and the same keeps happening. I'm beginning to suspect a fault with the CPU itself?

Will try to sort it across weekend or at least determine fault maybe.

Thanks again.