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ge - 29 Nov 2003 23:29 GMT

the system turns on, but shuts back down again in like 15
to 20 seconds. sometimes i can get into BIOS mode, but not
enough time to make any changes. the computer wont even
stay up long enough to get to the XP start-up screen.some
ppl tell me it's a video compatability issue, some say
it's a virus, others say it's the BIOS thing.

any help would be greatly apprciated.

ge xiong

WIN.XP-pro,933 mhz pentium 3, ATI 7500 video card

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Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\) - 30 Nov 2003 01:12 GMT

It sounds more like a virus:

You may have the Blaster Worm:
For a quick, small removal tool for W32.Blaster.Worm, see
www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rpc

http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp

826955 Virus Alert About the W32.Blaster.Worm
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=826955

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Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
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> the system turns on, but shuts back down again in like 15
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Rick Webb - 30 Nov 2003 23:01 GMT

I did have this same problem last week. However , nothing was showing up on
my monitor. then the computer would shut down again. Turned out that my
video card was faulty. But in your case, sounds like you're getting images
on your monitor. Just my 2 cents worth. But , refer to Michael and other
MVP's for definitive and accurate answers.
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