From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: October 13, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Notebook keeps rebooting
>
> Leo,
> First of all thank you very much for all the useful
> information on your site, but I still have a question. I have
> a notebook from Acer and it doesn't happens much but when I'm
> on the internet my notebook sometimes reboots without a
> warning. And when I start a download program such as Limewire
> it reboots every time after a minut. Could you please help me
> with this problem?
There're are many possiblities. I'd make sure that your system
software is up to date using windows update, and I'd make sure
to run a up to date anti-virus and anti-spyware program.
I mention anti-spyware because Limewire, specifically, seems to
often come loaded with spyware.
Given that downloads are a problem, I'd also look into updating
the network or modem drivers for your laptop, depending on how
you connect.
Finally, it's definitely possible that it's a hardware problem
of some sort, but that'll be very difficult to diagnose remotely.
Might be worth finding a local technician or repair shop if
the problems persist after all the above.
Good luck!
Thanks for asking,
Leo
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