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paul - 31 Dec 2003 06:58 GMT

I started having my computer reboot thought it to a virus
so reformated hard drive same then change power supply
same thing again so I did a 00 erase on the hard drive
reformated and installed and got to where it picks up my
monitor and wants to install it but reboots at this time
and would stay in a loop ifI do not stop it
HELP!!!!!
and thanks in advance for your help

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Ron Badour - 31 Dec 2003 18:11 GMT

Spontaneous reboots are almost always a heat related hardware problem.
Here is a list of possibilities that MVP Bert Kinney compiled:

Overheating (make sure your fans are all working and clean)
Faulty RAM. Have RAM tested
Over clocking of the CPU
Less common causes:
Faulty power supply
Incorrect voltage setting on the motherboard
Improperly configured BIOS setting
Loose power connectors or cables
Fluctuations in power to the system
Athlon based computer with less than a 300W power supply
UPS with a dead battery

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> I started having my computer reboot thought it to a virus
> so reformated hard drive same then change power supply
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> HELP!!!!!
> and thanks in advance for your help

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