Laptop Restarts WITHOUT reason

technocorner

New Member
Hello,

Before i Explain my problem regarding my Laptop, I'd like to let you know the specifications and available options right now with me so that you can consider it while you're answering my question.

I have a DELL INSPIRON 1525 Laptop.
Windows Vista Home Basic With Genuine License.
I have Recovery Drive which came with my Laptop(a 10GB space alloted for it specially)
I have Windows Vista Home Basic DVD i think.

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Problem:

I have a wierd problem.My system recently has experienced a problem. It restarts without reason. If the computer is IDLE for sometime or if nothing is performed on the computer or if i leave my computer with download on it, When i get back i see the computer restarted. I was burning a DVD & suddenly the Laptop restarted at 80% & my DVD wasted. I really got VERY annoyed looking at this.

Initially i thought it was because of overheating(as few people guessed it might be the problem). My Laptop Temp is arround 50-60 degrees now. I went to SAFE MODE & kept on nothing happened.So i came to know its NOT because of Overheating since I've Observed the Laptop restart after 20 min i started my laptop(Yes! its at a VERY VERY cool temperature).

I have seen few times, The Laptop gets a Blue Screen(Like error screen in windows XP) and in 1-2 seconds it restarts and DELL logo appears. So due to short span of time, I coudnt see the error code.(I dont have any USB's plugged in at that time).It happened 3-4 times.

I recently got an error message saying there was a critical file missing and the system needs to restart in 1 minute & system restarts.

Is it the same happening everytime?

I have Scanned my system with : NOD32, Kaspersky and everything seems to be alright.

I have Windows Vista Home DVD. Do you want me to run setup & Do you want me to try any repair option ( if available?) (I'm guessing if sys files are missing or corrupted). I'm fed up of restarts.(when idle)

Secondly, I'm using DELL laptop. I dont want to reinstall or apply factory settings since i have a lot of apps now and i really really dont want to reinstall everything.

I would like to request if Vista stores any error logs anywhere or by any application by which we can view it? so that we can eliminate the errors.

I've scanned my pc with NOD32 and Kaspersky(No, I dont run both at a time)(first i used to use nod32 and then changed to kaspersky). Nothing found.

Thanks!
 

My Computer

Hi technocorner and welcome to Vista Forums :party:

It would help us to help you if we knew what your BSODs say and also what the error message says (exact wording AND spelling, please). If possible, capture these with a digital camera and post back with the relevant images.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0)
    Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
    Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
    Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0
    WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray
    Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB)
    WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25
    Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
Hi technocorner, welcome to the board.

First, you might turn of auto restart in Advance system setting in (System Properties > Advanced Tab > Startup and Recovery button). So you will be able to see the blue screen error massages when it happened. Record the contents and post back.

Although you have been monitoring the temperatures, I still would suggest a double check on the overheat possibility by making sure the fan is spinning smoothly and the vent is free of dust.

Hope this will help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    E6850
    Motherboard
    EVGA 122-CK-NF67-A1 680i
    Memory
    4 x OCZ Platinum 1GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5850 1GB
    Sound Card
    SB X-Fi X Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 23" 5MS
    Screen Resolution
    2048 x 1152
    Hard Drives
    2 x Barracuda 7200.10 320GB RAID 0 / 1 x 500GB Maxtor
    PSU
    Seasonic 600W M12
    Case
    CM Centurion 5
    Cooling
    air
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0)
    Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
    Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
    Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0
    WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray
    Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB)
    WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25
    Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
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