Vista - Computer shuts down by itself

My computer keeps shutting itself off when I leave it alone for a while.
It's Gateway laptop. Any suggestions please?
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Cynthia J. Campbell

Check out this article:
http://a1-computers.blogspot.com/200...self-with.html

Sounds like its hardware related, you probably should contact Dell and let
them check it out for you if its still under warranty.
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Andre
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My Vista Quickstart Guide:
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"Cindy Campbell" <cjc_bear@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Andre... she should contact Dell about a Gateway laptop? <grin>

Lang

Cindy Campbell wrote:
Hi Cindy Campbell,

Check your Power Management. The laptop /may/ be in a hibernation
state. If this is only happening when you are *not* using the laptop
then I would guess the laptop after a set amount of time the laptop
enters into hibernation.

To Check Power Options:

Go into the Control Panel > Power Options. Is hibernation set at X
amount of minutes? If this option is then set then set the option to
never and see if the laptop shuts off after you walk away.

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William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

"Cindy Campbell" <cjc_bear@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:3B37C448-17CC-4EA4-9EA2-D3389F78613E@xxxxxxHard drive failing.

Slip of the tongue, I meant Gateway.
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Andre
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"Lang Murphy" <lang_murphy@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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