Computer turning off randomly, Tried everything

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Solace Lost Fan

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I was sitting there and my computer just shut off randomly. I got a message saying something like windows needs to be repaired or something so I clicked the button to repair it. I go downstairs and watch a movie, and then I come back up and I see a black screen with the mouse pointer doing the loading animation. So I leave it for about 2 more hours and still nothing happens, I turn it off manually. Now I have to create a new user account, but I cant because it shuts off after about 1 or 2 minutes of running. I finally got that done and when I click on my user account to start up it shuts off after about 30 seconds on the desktop. The only way it will run is if it is in safe mode. I am even on it now writing this message. It runs great in safe mode... what do I do? I don't have a Vista disk anymore...
 

My Computer

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    i7 3770K HT ON 4.7GHz
    Motherboard
    P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
    Sound Card
    X-FI Forte + ATH-AD900
    Monitor(s) Displays
    x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 / 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200W
    Case
    Lian Li PC-V1020A
    Cooling
    NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14: Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme
    Keyboard
    Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine Cherry MX Black
    Mouse
    Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
    Other Info
    Laptop Specs:
    Clevo Sager P170HM //
    17.3 Matte 1920x1200 //
    i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz //
    Dedicated GTX 485M //
    240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray //

    Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0
Solace Lost Fan said:
I was sitting there and my computer just shut off randomly. I got a message saying something like windows needs to be repaired or something so I clicked the button to repair it. I go downstairs and watch a movie, and then I come back up and I see a black screen with the mouse pointer doing the loading animation. So I leave it for about 2 more hours and still nothing happens, I turn it off manually. Now I have to create a new user account, but I cant because it shuts off after about 1 or 2 minutes of running. I finally got that done and when I click on my user account to start up it shuts off after about 30 seconds on the desktop. The only way it will run is if it is in safe mode. I am even on it now writing this message. It runs great in safe mode... what do I do? I don't have a Vista disk anymore...
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Obtain a Disk/Re-install Vista. You have a corrupted (possibly by malware) Windows Installation
After you reinstall, check your Reliability Monitor (perfmon in the start search) and generate a system health report under "advanced tools" to check for hardware issues.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Also, before reinstalling vista, perform a clean boot and see if its working|
Or else as suggested by rive0108, reinstall Vista.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
Ok.. I was hoping I could fix without having to delete all of my stuff. I am just glad nobody said it was a hardware issue. I really cant deal with that now. And I didn't get the user profile message... It just cuts off randomly. What can I use to prevent the malware invasions? norton sucks..I read somewhere that you could prevent viruses and spyware 100% buy unpluggig your ethernet cable and never plugging it up again...;D but even could just be a myth...
 

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Solace Lost Fan said:
Ok.. I was hoping I could fix without having to delete all of my stuff. I am just glad nobody said it was a hardware issue. I really cant deal with that now. And I didn't get the user profile message... It just cuts off randomly. What can I use to prevent the malware invasions? norton sucks..I read somewhere that you could prevent viruses and spyware 100% buy unpluggig your ethernet cable and never plugging it up again...;D but even could just be a myth...
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Dont jump the gun--- It could very well be a hardware issue. If your system runs in safe mode. But first try re-installation and the Health report/reliability Monitor I suggested above. If you still have the same problem then you can be sure its hardware related.

Ps- you can fix this if it is software corruption without losing your data.

Try this:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html?ltr=R
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Have your tried running anti-virus while in safe mode? Possibly the problem is dormant at this time and anti-virus may deal with it then.
 

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Have you try system restore to the restore point before the incident in safe mode?

If the repair that messes up the pc is some registry cleaner, you may be able to repair it with the OS disk. You just simply has screw up registry which sometime repairable.

If it is a virus, you can download, follow instruction and run Download Kaspersky Rescue Disk 8.8.1.18 - A safe way to remove viruses from a computer without the risk of getting infected - Softpedia You may have to change boot sequence to optical drive first. Or do the "press any key to boot from CD" thing. If you can wash it out then window update the system then you may be ok.

Of course, format HDD and install Vista with take care of all the virus or corrupted elements.

If checking for hardware, first make sure not dust balls clog up any heat sinks. If it is a desktop, make sure connections and components are seat and secure. Replace SATA cable if you have a chance. There are many thing your can look at, but we will start from there after if reinstallation failed.

Hope this helps,

Bruce
 

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
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