How can get relief from Auto Restart Problem?

Asked By Michelle Atlas 0 points N/A Posted on - 08/06/2011

Since last few days I have been in a big problem. I don't know what happen to my computer. 🙁 It gets restarted every time I switch on the power button. Sometimes it restarts after welcome screen and sometime it get auto restart in DOS mode also. I don't know whether it is a hardware problem or OS problem. I use Microsoft Windows XP service pack 3.  Please help me.

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Answered By James.Billew 0 points N/A #103562

How can get relief from Auto Restart Problem?

If you are having problem with your WinXp that keeps on auto-restarting. Do the simple steps below.

1. Click START then chooses CONTROL PANEL

2. Under CONTROL PANEL window, choose SYSTEM

 (Make sure you are switch to Classic View)

3. Upon opening SYSTEM PROPERTIES, click on the ADVANCED tab

4. Locate the STARTUP & RECOVERY area and click SETTINGS.

5. Under STARTUP & RECOVERY, locate & uncheck the box next    to AUTOMATICALLY RESTART

6. Click OK in the STARTUP & RECOVERY WINDOW

7. Click OK in the SYSTEM PROPERTIES.

In some cases, errors caused by software programs, hardware conflicts, or driver issues can cause the computer to reboot unexpectedly. Make sure cables & expansion cards are properly connected to the computer.

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Answered By cathy emrald 5 points N/A #103563

How can get relief from Auto Restart Problem?

You need to disable the Automatic Restart option in your Windows XP. To do this:

1. Click Start and then Control Panel.

2. Open System under Control Panel.

3. Click the Advanced tab in the system Properties window.

4. Click the Settings on the startup and Recovery.

5. Locate and untick the check box next to Automatically Restart. And then click OK.

6. Click OK again to the System Properties window.

And also, you need to double-check if this is just an issue of Automatic Restart or you are really having some hardware problems.

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• Posted on - 08/22/2012
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