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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: November 19, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: computer has started shutting itsef down
>
> Leo,

> I am desperate. I have a Dell computer opperating with
> Windows XP. Just lately my computer has started shutting
> itsef down right in the middle of my working. Then it will
> restart itself... but very slowly. This sometimes happens
> five or six times in an hour! What could be my problem? How
> can I fix this?

There are many possibilities. The most common might well be
a faulty power supply. There's no way to diagnose it remotely,
I'd strongly recommend taking it to a technician for a look
see.

Good luck!

Thanks for asking,

Leo

Article 9445 | Category: Hardware

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