Laptop Issue

[mdcomp]

I had this laptop for like 8 monthes or so now and I have been pretty happy with it. I had a few small issues, but I got them all worked out. I had a hard drive issue over the summer, but I got it replaced and all was better. I leave my laptop on 24/7 because I fold. For all this time I have had it on 24/7, its been fine. Recently, my laptop has been shutting off randomly. Never when I have been using it, but many times when I go out and come back its turned off. I make sure to keep it on a flat surface, so it does not overheat. I emailed compaq and they told me to do this...
"The problem could be because of corrupted power management component in
Windows XP.
To resolve the problem, I recommend reinstalling power management
component in Windows XP.
To reinstall Power Management in Windows XP, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and then choose Performance and
Maintenance.
2. Click the System icon to open the System properties window.
3. Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.
4. Click the plus (+) sign next to System Devices.
5. Right-click the ACPI Fixed Features button and select Uninstall.
6. Restart the system.

On restarting the system, Windows will automatically detect and install
Power Management on the computer."
I tried that, it seemed to work for two days, but then it just came back and its even worse now. Could it be my laptop is overheating? I am stuck. Thanks for the help.

Matt

[Alice]

When it turns off, can you start it back up right away, or do you have to let it sit a while first?

[mdcomp]

Originally posted by Alice
When it turns off, can you start it back up right away, or do you have to let it sit a while first?

I turn it on and it goes right on. Usually it shuts off like when I am out 7-10 hours or overnight, but I was just watching a movie and it shut off. Not good.

Matt

[Alice]

Blaster Worm? I had that virus on my desktop, and that happened to me all the time. As I'm sure you are well aware, windoze is quite prone to viruses. Just make sure you have all packages updated and find a way to check for blaster worm. I've been told by somewhat unreliable sources that you can get blaster worm simply by being connected to the internet. Just check for viruses.

[mdcomp]

Originally posted by Alice
Blaster Worm? I had that virus on my desktop, and that happened to me all the time. As I'm sure you are well aware, windoze is quite prone to viruses. Just make sure you have all packages updated and find a way to check for blaster worm. I've been told by somewhat unreliable sources that you can get blaster worm simply by being connected to the internet. Just check for viruses.

Never thought it could be that, I guess its possible. Worth a try, but I think it might be overheating. It finally shutoff when I was using it and it took me about 5 minutes to get it to boot up without it shutting off again. Thanks for the help, Alice.

Matt

[mdcomp]

Scanning right now...it found "VBS Redlof.A" virus. It says the damage potential is high, so I am going to clean everything out and test it. Thanks again, I will keep you updated.

Matt

[mdcomp]

Originally posted by mdcomp
Scanning right now...it found "VBS Redlof.A" virus. It says the damage potential is high, so I am going to clean everything out and test it. Thanks again, I will keep you updated.

Matt

Cleaned out the virus...it still shuts off. I don't think its just windows error because with those the computer would just restart, not turn off.

Matt

[@md0Cer]

Originally posted by mdcomp


Cleaned out the virus...it still shuts off. I don't think its just windows error because with those the computer would just restart, not turn off.

Matt

I just spent a freaking 45 minutes typing out all of the freaking possibilities that it could be and what you should do, and what does the ****ing forum give in return? It logs me the **** out and I lose the whole ****ing thing the one time I do not ctrl C it.

:mad: :mad: :bang head :bang head

[mdcomp]

Originally posted by @md0Cer


I just spent a freaking 45 minutes typing out all of the freaking possibilities that it could be and what you should do, and what does the ****ing forum give in return? It logs me the **** out and I lose the whole ****ing thing the one time I do not ctrl C it.

:mad: :mad: :bang head :bang head

That sucks man. I always am afraid of that when I type long posts. When everything comes back to you post it, no rush. Thanks for the effort.
:D

Matt