Guest the_best_of_fools Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Hi every one, I've been experiencing a weird problem with my computer recently. When I turn off my computer, the light on my monitor will go from green to the orange standby state and the computer will shutdown normally. But after 60 to 90 seconds, my monitor light turns on green again and the power 'on' light on the front of my tower flickers really fast as if the computer was turning on and off and on... I can also see the fan at the back of the computer turning. Any idea? I my computer corrupted? thanks, tbof
Guest RJK Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Re: Do I have a Virus? Shutdown problem This sounds a little like poor electrical connection/s somewhere, probably a mains kettle lead not firmly plugged in somehwere ! Are the mains kettle leads, (if yours is a desktop PC), all firmly plugged in ? If not a laptop or notebook, and with mains power disconnected - Check all power connectors, including motherboard power connectors, and all pin header connections to make sure they're good and secure. While you're "in there" disconnect motherboard power supply connectors and examine carefully for any sign of scorching or overheating esp. on the pins that carry lots of current e.g. red and black. (never switch on the mains power with these disconnected by the way!). Check for correct function of the case front "power up" button, (using a multimeter, check resistance i.e. when not depressed, the "power up" button should be fully open circuit). If all seems fine but, the problem persists, you might like to try swapping out the psu. regards, Richard "the_best_of_fools" <thebestoffools@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1AF815C6-8059-443F-9421-0CD1CF78AE64@microsoft.com... > Hi every one, > > I've been experiencing a weird problem with my computer recently. When I > turn off my computer, the light on my monitor will go from green to the > orange standby state and the computer will shutdown normally. But after 60 > to > 90 seconds, my monitor light turns on green again and the power 'on' light > on > the front of my tower flickers really fast as if the computer was turning > on > and off and on... I can also see the fan at the back of the computer > turning. > > Any idea? I my computer corrupted? > > thanks, > tbof
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Re: Do I have a Virus? Shutdown problem Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to this newsgroup, please. Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review by an expert in such matters, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ the_best_of_fools wrote: > Hi every one, > > I've been experiencing a weird problem with my computer recently. When I > turn off my computer, the light on my monitor will go from green to the > orange standby state and the computer will shutdown normally. But after 60 > to 90 seconds, my monitor light turns on green again and the power 'on' > light on the front of my tower flickers really fast as if the computer was > turning on and off and on... I can also see the fan at the back of the > computer turning. > > Any idea? I my computer corrupted? > > thanks, > tbof
Guest David H. Lipman Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Re: Do I have a Virus? Shutdown problem From: "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> | Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to | this newsgroup, please. | Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software | http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 I think that reply is far fetched. As the OP stated "computer will shutdown normally" indicates that the OS is no longer running and at this state one must conclude it is hardware related. In this case the OS isn't important, the make and model of the system is. -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
Guest GlowingBlueMist Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Re: Do I have a Virus? Shutdown problem "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message news:eeQZ2nwCJHA.3668@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > From: "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> > > | Always state your full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3) when posting to > | this newsgroup, please. > > | Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software > | http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 > > I think that reply is far fetched. > > As the OP stated "computer will shutdown normally" indicates that the OS > is no longer > running and at this state one must conclude it is hardware related. > > In this case the OS isn't important, the make and model of the system is. > > > -- > Dave > http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html > Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp > > Try unplugging any externally powered USB hardware, including any hubs or hard drives. I have seen this happen when a broken or badly designed USB device was feeding 5 volts back into the computer. The same can be said for any Ethernet cabled device like a cable or DSL modem.
Guest the_best_of_fools Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Re: Do I have a Virus? Shutdown problem Thanks to everyone for your input. Will look into all of these possible avenues asap. tbof
Guest the_best_of_fools Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Re: Do I have a Virus? Shutdown problem Could my problem be in the BIOS configuration? What should it ne set to in the Power menu? tbof
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