PC is restarting..

**shahid** · May 25th, 2004, 01:11 AM

hello there,

I have a problem with my pc (P3 compaq with win98)
when i run games or VCD on windows media player
The PC is restart.

i format C drive and reinstall the windows but i got same problem

help plz

**Lightning** · May 25th, 2004, 02:22 AM

Did you get the latest updates?

**Ideas Man** · May 25th, 2004, 03:45 AM

When the computer restarts, does it reboot instantly, or does a message popup saying that the system is shutting down?

**BodwadUK** · May 25th, 2004, 06:13 AM

sounds like a virus

**Bootking** · May 25th, 2004, 07:25 PM

Because you said this happens when playing games or using VCDs, you probably need to update your video driver. In my experience, I've seen my laptop constantly restart when i did not have the right driver for a LAN card i put in. So...try drivers.

**shahid** · May 26th, 2004, 01:16 AM

ok !! if it's driver problem from where i found the latest drivers

if virus then ... i formated C drive and reinstall it.. where is the virus in memory or another drive???

it's a branded PC and install all driver themself.. also when i install windows it got the serial numbers and many information automaticly...

**BodwadUK** · May 26th, 2004, 02:12 AM

To eliminate the chance of a Virus run a Virus scan. If you dont have antivirus then Get AVG its free just not very good

**shahid** · May 27th, 2004, 01:15 AM

thanks ..
all post shows that it is not problem of any hardware..

i have mcafee i check with it.

also one thing more.. The BIOS clear every time we reset the PC
The Time in windows 98 and volume setting..

why the bios clear every time

**BodwadUK** · May 27th, 2004, 02:01 AM

How old is the PC?

Could be the battery

**shahid** · May 27th, 2004, 05:24 AM

ok..
do mean i change the bettrey...

the board model is intel 810

with 350 mx processor
serial key board socket
serial mouse socket

vga
sound builtin

etc

**BodwadUK** · May 27th, 2004, 06:17 AM

On the motherboard there should be a medium size button battery.

This powers the Bios clock. If in doubt ask an expert in a store to change it (if its worth it)

**meander** · Jun 5th, 2004, 07:07 PM

the battery replacement is what to do for the time and volume resetting, as for the rebooting here are some suggestions

If you have a multimeter test the power supply voltages, if there is anything out of the acceptable range, replace it

Check the DIP switches and jumpers on your motherboard, if something was switched out of its normal position it could be causing problems, and you can get the manual for your motherboard to tell you where everything is supposed to be

Make sure you configured the software to your computer correctly

And if you suspect a driver problem, you need to restart your computer and have it start up with step by step confirmation to make sure there are no error messages with drivers or system components.

Hope this helps!

**BodwadUK** · Jun 7th, 2004, 02:28 AM

Best idea is start in safe mode.

Does it reset?

**Cid V2.0** · Jun 7th, 2004, 12:31 PM

I dont feal like reading all of that so i just glimpsed through. SO LISTEN UP n00bs.

1: He formatted his harddrive so quit saying it is a virus.
2:I would highly doubt it is a driver problem if it has worked this far.

THUS a sollution has been founded:
It is the video card(hardware). Buy a new video card kid your's is shot.

**Ideas Man** · Jun 8th, 2004, 01:32 AM

LOL, banned after his first post.

**BodwadUK** · Jun 8th, 2004, 02:08 AM

Viruses can live after a reboot. Expecially if a second drive is connected

Could be sound, Video etc etc

I dont understand why the BIOS resets? This could be the indirect cause of the reset on the graphics

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