strange problem, help me

[paul_007]

my pc is behaving strangely since last 5 weeks

i'm using windows XP pro and my pc straight away shuts down(as if someone has switched off the switch) on follwing occasions without giving any message:

1)whenever i add files to a zip or rar archive
2)whenever i am about to make CD iso image in FANTOM CD
3)whenever i extract files from zip/rar archive files bigger than 200 mb
4)whenever i add songs in winamp playlist

pls help me

 

[rajas700]

I think it may dude to lack of space in ur c: or else check paging file and adjust according to ur ram....

 

[ymhatre]

I think it may dude to lack of space in ur c: or else check paging file and adjust according to ur ram....

Hey dude (rajas700) ur correct.
If the problem persist then just format ur hardisk .
Still if same then its Haardware problem related too power box.
And Paul do specify ur configuration. tht may help is analysing the problem.

 

[mario_pant]

i recommend u do a scan for worms and viruses first....

 

[QwertyManiac]

Before a format/repair, do a re-install of the compressor and set only one as primary, must be some kind of conflict between many compressor s/ws prolly

 

[paul_007]

my config is
p4 2.26ghz
128 mb ddr ram
intel 845 , 32 mb onboard memory
20 GB HDD

there is still 2.36 GB left in my C drive

efore a format/repair, do a re-install of the compressor and set only one as primary, must be some kind of conflict between many compressor s/ws prolly Sad

i am only using winrar[/code]

 

[Kniwor]

if it shuts down at other cpu intensive tasks may be u have set some shutdown temp in bios and it´s touching that

 

[paul_007]

in the bios the max CPU temp limit is set as 42 C should I increase it

 

[rajas700]

TRY TO TURNOFF SYSTEM RESTORE.BECAUSE some virus may hide in system volume information and that part antivirus won't scan.so try by turning off ur system restore and post ur comments.

 

[Kniwor]

in the bios the max CPU temp limit is set as 42 C should I increase it

ok thatś ur problem...
change it to 65 or something....
I keep mine on 65

 

[mohit sharma]

i think with p4 nd xp u need to have a think about the meagre amount of ram , u should go 4 additional ram too , although the actual cause is temperature definitely as told by kniwer

 

[paul_007]

ok thatś ur problem...
change it to 65 or something....
I keep mine on 65

i've changed it to 65 C and now the problem doesn't exist

thnx everyone 4 reply

 

[Kniwor]

such little things bug a lot.... anyhow good..