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Why would a computer shut down 10 seconds after power button is pressed?

  • I have a friend who's computer will shut off approx. 10 seconds after the power button is pressed. If he presses the power button again, he gets no response. If he unplugs it for 5 seconds or so before pressing the power button again, it will again attempt to start and shut off again. It does not stay on long enough for the moniter to show anything. It is an E Machines computer with XP.

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    It could be a lot of things... Sounds like a bad power supply to me though. I would start there. You will save money buying that online somewhere (search on pricewatch.com). Listen for any beep codes or flashing LED lights before it shuts off. The motherboard will usually do one of the two to give you a clue as to what's wrong. When it doesn't, then the power supply itself is failing. It can't be a virus if you're not even getting into the operating system.

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If your computer is Windows XP (I don't know about other computers) it is a safer way to turn off your computer, because it will save your information, instead of just turning off like there's a power outage. If you want it to just turn off, and not save, press and hold the power button until it goes off. Should be faster, but not as safe as waiting the ten seconds. Hope this helps :)

Kurisutsure

it has a virus on it

skater_2626

1. It is an e-machine 2. probably is a bad power supply

TNguy

Could be a Virus or a bad Power supply.

Walker13

it's either your processor overheat or power supply unit short circuit. first i would open the computer and take a vacuum to clean the guts. especially the fans on PSU and on top of processor. then turn it back on again to see if the problem solved. if not, try to buy a PSU and replace it to see how it goes. according to your description, it's usually one of these 2 things.

jiaminn212

Sounds like you have 10 seconds in which to try getting into Safe Mode where Windows will not be loaded. Try it - it can't hurt. As soon as you see some action, press Ctrl+Alt+Del simultaneously. Try a few times. If you can get into Safe Mode, I suggest: 1. Run your antivirus software. 2. Check Power Options in the Control Panel 3. See if you can Repair WindowsXP System Restore – excellent link – explains with graphics http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx WindowsXP Repair Explained http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/options_to_use_when_a_system_will_not_start.mspx?mfr=true WindowsXP Repair Tools http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20Repair%20Windows%20XP%20by%20Installing%20Over%20top%20of%20Existing%20Setup: http://www.download-download-this.com/4.html?OVRAW=Windows%20Installer%20corrupted&OVKEY=window%20installer&OVMTC=advanced Fix and/or Repair Windows http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm http://www.onsitechicago.com/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=23&nav=0

TheHumbleOne

might be the power supply, if it shout off before loading the windows.

arbie_pogi

If it keep shuts down before show any picture so that mean the hardware's fk up.. He ll need to replace it..

Wacko Joker

power supply just change it it happen to one of my pcs

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