When you sit down at your computer desk and press the power switch on
your desktop, the last thing you want to experience is a continually
rebooting computer.
There are a variety of causes that contribute to this problem, from
something as simple as a stuck power button to a much more serious
problem as your power supply slowly failing. Other causes for this
problem may be overheating PC components, or viruses affecting your
system.
Now, if you’re like the rest of us, having a computer that
reboots constantly is not our idea of a productive day. So how do you
diagnose this problem and where do you start to to make corrections.
Here are some common but often overlooked causes and solutions that
will get your system running again.
First take a look at the power button and see if its stuck in the
socket. If so, you may be able to simple tap the front of the case to
release the button. In some cases, you may have to remove the system
unit cover to get the button to return to the out position.
If you cannot stop the computer from rebooting by pressing the
power button and releasing it, turn off the power switch in the back of
the computer next to the power supply. If your power supply do not have
a power switch, you will have to unplug the system from the wall
outlet.
This must be done as soon as possible so that the constant
rebooting will not damage components such as the hard drive. Constant
rebooting also have the danger of power surges that can further damage
larger components such as the motherboard.
Second you check your computer’s software by checking to be
sure no virus or malware have not effected your hard drive. Virus and
malware are small software that is downloaded along with other files
that is designed to cause mischief.
To remove any viruses and malware, use a anti-virus program that
will search your hard drive and remove these file quickly. These files
can cause such damage as wiping your hard drive of all data or
hijacking your web browser so you have no control over your online
surfing.
If you find no malware on your computer, take a look at your BIOS
to see if it has become unstable or has been changed. BIOS stands for
Basic Input Output System and is a small program designed to check all
components for proper operation when the computer is turned on.
If your BIOS has been changed or if you’re not sure if its
been changed, try to reset the BIOS settings to the default settings
after you access the BIOS as the computer reboots.Once inside the BIOS,
you should have the option to load your default settings, save the
change, and reboot the computer.
However, there are times when a continually rebooting computer will
not allow you to access the BIOS. You can then reset the BIOS by
removing the system unit cover and locating the jumper on a three pin
header.
You must consult your computer or motherboard manual to properly
perform this procedure and it should be done as a last resort. Before
making any changes to your BIOS, you should backup your BIOS if your
computer reboots at long intervals.
After checking your computer’s software for its rebooting
problem, you must check to be sure hardware is not at fault. This
problem may exist because one of your memory modules are unseated from
its socket . Memory modules are long, narrow sticks that attach to the
motherboard.
Remove any static electricity from yourself, remove the system unit
cover and check these memory modules to be sure they are secure. Check
the connections to the hard drive and the connections leading from the
power supply.
Power supply connectors should be checked if you’ve done work
inside your computer recently. Power Supplies are known to slowly fail
and lead to rebooting problems. There is no way to check an ailing
power supply and this should be considered the problem as a last
resort.
Following these steps will help you correct any computer that
continually reboots itself. If no virus or malware is found, carefully
and thoroughly check all connections. And if the problem still exist,
the most likely cause would be the Power Supply.
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