Computer restarts when shut down button is pressed

BillyBobJoel71 · Nov 18, 2005

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BFG10K · Nov 18, 2005

Is there anything in the event logs?

BillyBobJoel71 · Nov 19, 2005

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BFG10K · Nov 19, 2005

Control panel -> administrative tools -> event viewer.

It sounds like a driver or PSU issue. Also it can't hurt to update your BIOS too.

BillyBobJoel71 · Nov 20, 2005

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BillyBobJoel71 · Nov 24, 2005

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oog · Nov 24, 2005

look for errors. your machine may be set up to restart when it crashes, and it may be crashing while shutting down.

BFG10K · Nov 24, 2005

but i don't know what to look for in the event viewer...

Look for critical erros (red 'x') under the System and Security tabs. It may give you some clue as to what is happening.

BillyBobJoel71 · Nov 24, 2005

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BFG10K · Nov 24, 2005

After your computer restarts when it shouldn't go straight in there and see if a new one has appeared.